mdgolfer2003
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Registration: 25 August 2022
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New Tax laws from January 2024 by sowo
Good Morning folks. Steve here from Australia. In the process of organising retirement in Thailand and now hit with a change in tax laws for money sent there. Looks bad. Does anyone on the ground there have any clarification of these laws? Thanks ...
My main concern was noted by a prominent American attorney in BKK. He said that the way the new law is currently written that it can be interpreted that even with a no double tax treaty you may be required to pay the difference between the tax you ... Read More
New Tax laws from January 2024 by sowo
Good Morning folks. Steve here from Australia. In the process of organising retirement in Thailand and now hit with a change in tax laws for money sent there. Looks bad. Does anyone on the ground there have any clarification of these laws? Thanks ...
My main concern was noted by a prominent American attorney in BKK in a youtube interview. He said that the way the new law is currently written that it can be interpreted that even with a no double tax treaty you may be required to pay the ... Read More
where to find split lentils in Bangkok by cmbbkk
Any in-store choices or recommended websites for ordering red lentils (sometimes known as split lentils)? Thanks!
https://gourmetmarketthailand.com/th/home_page_gourmet Read More
WISE Transfer by Bigrad Wolf
This article for 2023 on WISE states $1M limit for sending locally (no mention of payment method), and $1.6M limit for sending internationally via SWIFT payment method.Transferring locally, WISE actually has a daily limit of $50K via ACH payment ...
My understanding is that the 50,000 baht limit is not a limit for all banks. There are three banks that the 50k limit does not apply. They are Kasikorn, Bangkok Bank and Public Bank I believe. The limit for those banks is 2,000,000 baht. Read More
Post-Covid-19 situation in Thailand by Mickael
Hello everyone, The COVID-19 pandemic had a huge impact on the world, including on expats' lives. Travel restrictions, business closures, budget cuts, and health measures have created unprecedented challenges for those who have chosen to live in ...
@WDO59 Like you, I've observed the continued wearing of masks in both Bangkok and in Isaan where I live and personally believe it is not helpful very helpful to wear a mask especially now with the temperatures sometimes reaching over a hundred ... Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourselves here - 2023 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@smw1918 I can help. My name is Mike and I've lived in Thailand for 8 years. I've got 35 years in with the DOT ... CSRS. Just filed my 2022 taxes and used that and my 1099R for my LTR Visa application which is currently under review. I live in ... Read More
New LTR - 10 Year - Visa Process For Retirees by Guest7902
Thought people might be interested in the process for these new visas.1. Register and submit online an application for qualification endorsement for LTR Visa and supporting documents. These documents are submitted to the Bureau of Investment for ...
@Corkyboy Yes, thanks for sharing ... I saw that video from Greenie ... Useful for sure but he's obviously a Spartan and I'm a Badger. 555 Read More
Register at Thai residence by dbrown2910
Registering at wifes house 1 week after arrival & had to pay 1600 baht for late registration. Is that legit or a con ? Any advice, people?
For a 90 Day report and I was 12 days late (had been to Phuket and totally forgot about it.) I had to pay 5 day late fee at 500 baht per day for maximum fine of 2000 baht.It turns out you can report up to two weeks early and one week late. Thus the ... Read More
New LTR - 10 Year - Visa Process For Retirees by Guest7902
Thought people might be interested in the process for these new visas.1. Register and submit online an application for qualification endorsement for LTR Visa and supporting documents. These documents are submitted to the Bureau of Investment for ...
@Corkyboy Thank you for responding to my question. I have Blue cross blue shield as well. Thailand accepted it for the infamous Thai Pass in 2021 even though my attempt to purchase Thai insurance was rejected due to a preexisting ... Read More
New LTR - 10 Year - Visa Process For Retirees by Guest7902
Thought people might be interested in the process for these new visas.1. Register and submit online an application for qualification endorsement for LTR Visa and supporting documents. These documents are submitted to the Bureau of Investment for ...
See comment below. Read More
New LTR - 10 Year - Visa Process For Retirees by Guest7902
Thought people might be interested in the process for these new visas.1. Register and submit online an application for qualification endorsement for LTR Visa and supporting documents. These documents are submitted to the Bureau of Investment for ...
What type of health insurance do you have that they won't accept? You are not referring to Medicare, correct? For returning to Thailand during covid they accepted my US Health insurance. I hope they do the same when I apply for my LTR Visa later ... Read More
Retiring under Civil Service by smw1918
Would like to contact expats that have retired under Civil Service in the US... Am having problems downloading form 1099r from OPM. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks..
@Leeds forever! You can download the PDF version of your actual 1099 by logging into your account. No need to complete the form. Read More
Retiring under Civil Service by smw1918
Would like to contact expats that have retired under Civil Service in the US... Am having problems downloading form 1099r from OPM. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks..
@smw1918The link provided above says that the 1099's are in fact available now.https://www.servicesonline.opm.gov/ Read More
Retiring under Civil Service by smw1918
Would like to contact expats that have retired under Civil Service in the US... Am having problems downloading form 1099r from OPM. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks..
@smw1918 I thought they wouldn't be available until the end of the month. Nonetheless I've lived here going on 8 years now and so I definitely can help you. There is a new login website and Procedure and it wasn't the best move on OPM's part. I ... Read More
Sisaket- It would be a pleasure to ride my bike with some guys by Isaanfarang
Hello and Sawasdee khrap, It's been almost 20 years now that I moved to Thailand, and I've been living in Sisaket for the most time. As a bike lover, I appreciate to ride my Yamaha 1100 Virago, but it's not fun to ...
@Isaanfarang Hi there. I'm Mike from Khoktan. Do you know how late the cycle show in Sisaket goes today? Read More