JohnInThailand

On 7/28/2023 at 6:30 PM, Neeranam said:

As long as it is unfrozen by 2035!

 

I am happy I get a pension at all, as I only worked for 5 years in the UK. I was lucky to be able to pay Class 2 contributions for 10 years at once, for a total of 66,000 baht, and continue paying 6,000 baht a year. 

Please let me know how you can get a pension with only 5 years NI contributions.  All the info I have found on the www states the you must have at least 10 years!  I only have 7 years....

I'm over 50, so I could get "Retirement", but I have plans to set up a business in Thailand (with "Thai Face" - i.e. not publically Farang). Also, I shall carry on lecturing (Cisco instructor) in other countries (and maybe Thailand).

A few questions:

Could anyone please:

- suggest the best Visa option, allowing me to stay in Thailand?

- recommend a (non rip-off) legal company in BKK?

- advise about company options from personal experience?

- recommend a consultant who would like to meet up (I shall be in BKK next week)?

Many thanks!