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Is 80,000 THB a Fair Price to Open a Thai Bank Account?
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Do it yourself. Walk into a bank and open an account.
2 days ago
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What are the requirements for obtaining a permanent visa in Thailand after purchasing an apartment?
Jim ********
@Nongnuch *******
 didn’t affect my pension. Affected my savings.
6 days ago
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What are the requirements for obtaining a permanent visa in Thailand after purchasing an apartment?
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@Nongnuch *******
 once a yr from entry. You could leave the country once a year and never report to immigration.
6 days ago
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Is the 7000 baht fee standard for opening bank accounts in Thailand, or specific to Bangkok Bank?
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KBank. I paid 200Baht for my debt card visa.
9 days ago
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What should I do if the bank claims my Non-O retirement visa is a tourist visa?
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I went to KBank in EmQuartier on the 3rd floor at the Phrom Phong BTS and didn’t have a problem. I had to show my hotel reservations and passport with with stamp and E-Visa PDF printout.
14 days ago
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How Do I Meet the Health Insurance Requirement for LTR Wealthy Pensioners Visa in Thailand?
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@Bob ********
 overseas income is tax exempt with the LTR. I stay in Thailand all year and only have to report once a year.
a month ago
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Is the income requirement for Thailand's wealthy pensioner LTR visa $80,000 gross or net?
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@Nigel *************
@LTR **************************
a month ago
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Is the income requirement for Thailand's wealthy pensioner LTR visa $80,000 gross or net?
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Gross. Before Taxes. Before Detuctions. $80K
a month ago
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Are expats on a retirement visa required to pay taxes in Thailand?
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@Frank *******
 the LTR is not going to change.
a month ago
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Are expats on a retirement visa required to pay taxes in Thailand?
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@Frank *******
 actually there is a tax agreement with the USA to not double tax pensions. It’s not going to change.
a month ago
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