@Keith ***********

I have no tax liabilities in Thailand. My military retired pay is protected by tax treaty with the US.

@Todd ********

I never looked into the LTR. I have the Non-O 1 year retirement extension.

@Glenn ****

I can only say as a retired US citizen, I won't be taxed by Thailand. Can't comment on other country situations.

@Todd ********

They have 2 month and 6 month renewals too. Much easier to renew than Thailand 30 day extension and then having to do a border run. I qualify for a 1 year balikbayan privledge when I enter the PH with my Filipino spouse. I also qualify for the PRA military SRRV that has only a 1 time $1500 deposit and $1400 application fee. I also prefer living in Thailand compared to the PH even with the PH having a better longterm visa advantage.

@Dave ********

My wife is a Filipino and the Philippines is always an option to live longterm in Asia. Their generous tourist visa can be extended up to 36 months in country before having to leave.

I personally am not worried at all concerning the proposed new tax rules in Thailand. The final language has not been approved and who knows how or when it will affect retirees if at all. My guess this is all a nothing burger for the vast majority of retired expats living in Thailand.

@Christopher *******

I used my US passport and Thai drivers license to register.

I use DEE Money to transfer money from my Thai bank account to my US bank account. It takes 1 business day to process.

I use the Rung Rueang Bus (Ekkamai BTS) to Pattaya for 160 baht. It leaves every hour from Ekkamai.

BRICS have accomplished nothing since inception in 2009.