@Roger *******

it won’t. Military will take over using Prayuth before Xmas is my prediction.

@Kjetil *********

I paid zero because after deductions and allowances and I’m using monies earned prior to the date. But they are changing the laws ( again ) which if implemented will work in expats favour.

Yes. It’s the law but then interpreted differently by each tax office in each ampur. So go figure. I filed last year and will do the same next year. I love rurally and they weren’t even aware of the DTA with the Uk. Nor could they read English but I filed in English. Which is legal even though she tried to argue with me it had to be in Thai. They didn’t give me a receipt but I videoed them signing each page so I have proof I filed. I doubt they even processed it.

Midweek. 8am or when it opens.

Mos dental are excellent in Bangkok. Vietnam is not near the level of Thailand.

@Morgan ******************

the government is in turmoil, the coalition in pieces , legislation is effectively on hold

@Paul *******

many don’t even know the laws , I was told at my local immigration office that in order to change from my elite visa to a non o prior to my application for a marriage visa I will need to exit Thailand and apply for non o from a different country. However , looking at the immigration website you can convert to a non o without leaving Thailand but only in the Bangkok immigration centre. Which is cheaper and faster than hanging round Saigon for 14 working days ( so just under three weeks ) and facing the drama at the airport.

They are micro managed by their superiors and can’t make a mistake or lose face so they just pass you up the chain.

@Lloyd ********

phang Nga and I have not done it yet. I’m preparing, going from elite visa to marriage visa , we were married 13 years ago in London where we met.

@Michael *******

it’s far more involved, includes marriage certificates, letters from local obidor , map from home to immigration office , photos of you and your wife outside your home and inside the home , plus more.