thank you for most detailed responses. I have different question on Thai taxation for my revenues on abroad company. Since I'm not USA citizen but Russian, I've heard I don't need to pay taxes in Thailand (even on revenue more than 300.000 thb a year) if I don't bring money in Thailand in same calendar year. I could bring it in on 1-st of January, so Thailand wouldn't ask me to pay taxes. Is it correct if I stay in Thailand longer than 6 months a year on EDU or TR visa?
I got married this month. You need affidavits from your council/embassy saying both of you are single, verified passport copies. Next you need to translate affidavits, passport copies into Thai and legalise in Bangkok at Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
With these legalised documents AND 2 thai witnesses (+interpretor if they don't speak English) you could go to any District Office. Some offices refuse to get married 2 foreigners.
I didn't get 2 witnesses first and asked people in the queue to witness. Office said these people didn't suit as they don't know me good enough. So I got a translation company next to the office, they provided me with intepretor and witnesses. It cost me around 4k. Good luck to you both!
If you set up a company to own the land, does this company need to do business, has an office and staff? I've heard from a lawyer if company doesn't run a business there could be problems with ownership of the land in Chiang Mai