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Lifecare : https://maps.app.goo.gl/19jDSrsxmwYJPrHbA General check up : Program 1 Economy, Program 4 Std and Program 5 Exclusive. This brochure may not be the latest:

Click on " Forgot password?", see what happens.

I don't think they want to see proof of insurance yearly. The LTR is not 10 yr visa. They want you to pay for 10 years upfront but the stamp in your passport is only 5 years, after 5 years you may have to submit new documents to get another 5 years stamp, so you should keep the insurance policy effective. You can submit your application without an insurance policy,and buy the insurance once your application is approved. Submit this form instead of an insurance policy: https://ltr.boi.go.th/documents/Document-Request-Acknowledgement-Form-for-LTR-Application.pdf

Last month when I read about the new TM30 site I went ahead and file a new report, printed a screen shot and save it with my passport. I have not been traveling since but yesterday I received an email about the new TM30 website which I will just ignore.

After the money is received, go to your Thai bank to ask for a print out of the detail of the transfer.

Scwab, IB and Fidelity brokerage accounts come with a US checking account , believe it or not. You can use the checking account ( ABA number and account number) to pay bills in US and to receive payments.

Instead of a bank account and IACH, consider brokerage account and wire transfer. Schwab, Interactive Brokers are user friendly, everything can be done online. Vanguard and Fidelity if you have the time to set up.

In lieu of insurance you need to deposit $100,000 in a bank account. Thai bank or a foreign bank, but not deposit in a brokerage account which does not count. Insurance for LTR visa is availabke at AXA, The EasyCare Visa Health Plan where the premium depends on your age and the deductible, if you need an insurance policy just to please BOI. Invest your $100,000, and the return should be more then enough to pay for the the insurance. Example: with 300,000B deductible, yearly premium is only 5865B ( age 56-60) or 17350B (age 61-65). 4% return on $100000 is about 140,000B, 10% return is 350000B.

More tax on the rich. Net investment income tax of 3.8% on investments, including the sale of stocks and bonds for those who earn more than $200,000. IRS Form 8960. example:

Double check what you have bought, if there is a slot like this for sim card:

the picture shows a wifi dongle, looks similar to but not a wifi modem which has a slot for sim card.

Rangzima Ceramic. https://maps.app.goo.gl/C5bPA3Z31PmWi8c6

Available on Lazada/Shopee Laos Bolaven Plateau and Chiang Mai HillKoff are excellent.

I dunno what's new and outstanding in Jomtein but this new joint in Najomtein is buzzing. Steak, dessert, coffee, cocktails... https://maps.app.goo.gl/QGDq6qoW3YMVVTYy9

I clicked on LOGIN and was redirected to a new page. Login via Login.gov or ID.me is required from Oct 19 2023. Don't wait until you need to pay tax on this website to set it up.

TrueMoney wallet is an online payment app, you can top up ( prepay) or link to you credit card . THe app is useful since 7-Eleven sets a 200B min for CC payments.

My registration was successful a few months ago. My first attempt was rejected because I had scanned from a copy of my passport. Second attempt was approved, when I scanned my original passport.

Thai citizens can register their new purchases in any province. Foreigners can only register new buys at the province as shown on proof of address. Dealers may be able to help with your wish.

AT Prachak Roast Duck, their best dish is the crispy pork. https://maps.app.goo.gl/DyYJGNpvoTSNFhgx7

https://maps.app.goo.gl/syuvuPuQkvL1fzcU6 Tuang Dim Sum is now at the new and much larger location. Their Taro dumpling is very good. Rice rolls ( chong fung) taste best with their chilli oil.

This is very good coffee. Bought this to get rid of Laotian currency at the duty free shop before NOng Kai border. Have not find it anywhere in Pattaya yet.

Ko Ang is popular but I prefer Kuang Heng.

Go-Ang Pratu Nam Chicken Rice?

If you are not registered on M Flow system and do not have Easy Pass Plus, you can still use M Flow lanes. You have to log into M Flow website to find out the amount of toll. The toll is the same for M Flow registered or unregistered vehicles. There is no penalty if you pay on time.

Your wife can sign in to Easy Pass website to upgrade to Easy Pass Plus to start using M-Flow lanes. Easy/M-Pass are prepaid systems with transponders. They use the same lanes so the fine must be from her using M-Flow lane, where the cameras read the car number plates and auto-debit the toll from the bank if she had registered on M-Flow system. If not, she needed to sign in to their website and pay on time, late payment will carry a hefty fine. With Easy Pass Plus, the system will auto pay just like she had registered on M-Flow.