@alffvdh
New Zealander looking for information about Thailand
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Registration: 25 August 2022
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Basic Medicines in Thailand by alffvdh
Slowly I piece together my jigsaw for intended retirement to Thailand 2024. One of the pieces involves availability and costs of medicines Specifically I am prescribed a low level prescription for blood pressure. I believe the current medicines are ...
@Maxi Mari Thanks for your info. I've been retired in Thailand for 6 months now. Most things are falling into place. I was able to source my blood pressure medication at a pharmacy in our nearest large town. The price was right, and they were able ... Read More
Driving licence by alffvdh
Well, I have come across my first stumbling block since moving to Thailand just over 3 months ago. No problems with my visa, no problems with the bank, no problems with my visa extension. But...... then I went to enquire about getting a Thai driving ...
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UK prescription renewal options when moving to Thailand by simonbolton79
Hello all,I have a prescription in the UK which is repeated every two months.When me and the wife move to Thailand in 2026, where do I stand with being able to renew over there??Would I still be able to receive from the UK? Alternatively, I guess I ...
Can't answer for all your medecines, but I have a prescription for blood pressure control issued originally in NZ. Went to a local pharmacy with my prescription and they were happy to issue those medications without a Thai doctor's prescription.Only ... Read More
Driving licence by alffvdh
Well, I have come across my first stumbling block since moving to Thailand just over 3 months ago. No problems with my visa, no problems with the bank, no problems with my visa extension. But...... then I went to enquire about getting a Thai driving ...
Just thought I'd take a moment to thank those who have taken the time to comment and offer advice regarding this issue.Much appreciated! Read More
Driving licence by alffvdh
Well, I have come across my first stumbling block since moving to Thailand just over 3 months ago. No problems with my visa, no problems with the bank, no problems with my visa extension. But...... then I went to enquire about getting a Thai driving ...
Yeah, you're probably right. Will discuss with the boss and see what she reckons. Just one of the down-sides of living upcountry instead in an ex-pat enclave. I think you are correct about the 6 month 'rule' and the insurance companies. Read More
Driving licence by alffvdh
Well, I have come across my first stumbling block since moving to Thailand just over 3 months ago. No problems with my visa, no problems with the bank, no problems with my visa extension. But...... then I went to enquire about getting a Thai driving ...
Yeah, she seemed to have decided without any attempt to see if I had enough rudimentary language to get through the tests.Interestingly, videos I've seen from Bangkok show the theory test written in English.Other thing that was strange was that she ... Read More
Driving licence by alffvdh
Well, I have come across my first stumbling block since moving to Thailand just over 3 months ago. No problems with my visa, no problems with the bank, no problems with my visa extension. But...... then I went to enquire about getting a Thai driving ...
Yeah. I guess so. Well, I'll make sure the wife gets her Thai licence just in case. Maybe in the future we might visit Pattaya, Bangkok, Chiang Mai or Phuket for a couple of days. They seem to be more versed in catering to farang. I think my ... Read More
Driving licence
Well, I have come across my first stumbling block since moving to Thailand just over 3 months ago. No problems with my visa, no problems with the bank, no problems with my visa extension. But...... then I went to enquire about getting a Thai driving ... Read More
Change from spouse to retirement by raypaton
Anyone done a change over?easy? Difficult?Is it a TM 86 form that used?i will need to do it January.Kanchanaburi is my local immigration office.
Thanks for that! This is what I was hoping. A trip to the local immigration office soonish.I am always looking for the potholes to avoid. You have helped confirm my thinking.Thanks again.Alf Read More
Change from spouse to retirement by raypaton
Anyone done a change over?easy? Difficult?Is it a TM 86 form that used?i will need to do it January.Kanchanaburi is my local immigration office.
So..... just so I get this clear in my ageing head, I came to Thailand a month or so ago on an non-immigrant o-type visa originally based on marriage to a Thai national.My intention is to apply for a 12 month extension based on retirement. When I ... Read More
Tax on Foreign-sourced income remitted to Thailand by Zeus.wmo
For anyone who is interested, there is a comprehensive Tax Guide on this topic on the ThaiVisa website under the "Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments" forum. There is also a separate thread for questions on the topic. It's been ongoing for ...
@martinoo2002Yes, I just received a tax statement for end of March.All good. I must stop reading Bangkok Post articles just before turning in for the night馃槄Started seeing boogey men in every corner.It's early days for me moving over here, ... Read More
Tax on Foreign-sourced income remitted to Thailand by Zeus.wmo
For anyone who is interested, there is a comprehensive Tax Guide on this topic on the ThaiVisa website under the "Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments" forum. There is also a separate thread for questions on the topic. It's been ongoing for ...
@martinoo2002Okay. Well see how it goes. Read More
Tax on Foreign-sourced income remitted to Thailand by Zeus.wmo
For anyone who is interested, there is a comprehensive Tax Guide on this topic on the ThaiVisa website under the "Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments" forum. There is also a separate thread for questions on the topic. It's been ongoing for ...
@martinoo2002I should add, I have been aware that the NZ government has a DTA with the Thai government. I was wondering about what kind of proof they would require that tax had been paid. Well...... I have bank statements and IRD assessments I can ... Read More
Tax on Foreign-sourced income remitted to Thailand by Zeus.wmo
For anyone who is interested, there is a comprehensive Tax Guide on this topic on the ThaiVisa website under the "Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments" forum. There is also a separate thread for questions on the topic. It's been ongoing for ...
@martinoo2002Yep, I understand the 800k is mine in my bank. Thing that got me concerned was that it looks like they want to tax funds brought in after Jan 2024 which would make me liable for taxation on the larger amounts you need to bring in when ... Read More
Tax on Foreign-sourced income remitted to Thailand by Zeus.wmo
For anyone who is interested, there is a comprehensive Tax Guide on this topic on the ThaiVisa website under the "Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments" forum. There is also a separate thread for questions on the topic. It's been ongoing for ...
Well... this is quite a concern for me. I have just this week come back to Thailand on an o-visa based on retirement.As many would know, you need to bring considerable sums of money in to set yourself up and hold 800,000 baht in the bank.My funds ... Read More