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What is your point exactly! You're complaining about the financial requirements for the Non Imm O ME visa from Savannahket, for what reason.

You now require 400K THB in a Thai bank account for 2 months for the Non Imm O ME from Savannahket. You can apply for a 60-day extension to visit a Thai spouse at Immigration.

If you enter on a Non Imm O visa, and have a Thai bank account with 800K THB already deposited, you can apply for the 1-year extension of stay after 45 days at most Immigration offices, 60 days at others. To clarify, the MFA are responsible for the Thai Embassies/Consulates that issue visas. Thai Immigration are responsible for extensions of stay, which are permits, not visas.

Just because it isn't listed doesn't mean they don't offer it. The Non Imm O ME based on Thai spouse isn't listed, but available. You require 800K THB in a Thai bank account for the Non O ME based on retirement. The same financial requirement as for the 1-year extension of stay at Immigration.

No, it's not income based. The business tax is based on the floor area size of the premises. The signage tax is based on how many and what area any advertising signage is displayed.

And a lot of those that currently don't pay taxes, have businesses that work on cash, striving to cover day to day living expenses, so it never sees the light of day in a bank account. I appreciate the hard work and effort you put into informing everyone and posting about Thailand's personal tax guide, but I don't agree with the speculation and scaremongering it's caused that all foreigners incomes to Thailand will be taxable. I have it on good authority from my local Tax office that the new laws were never aimed at foreign retirees or those with Thai spouse/families. They are fully aware which Countries have reciprocal double taxation treaties and that only 'net' pension incomes are being transferred.

She pays those taxes to the local provincial government, not Thai tax revenue department.

Yes, I know. I also reclaim those taxes, but only because I have a TIN. I simply request a 'statement of tax paid' from the bank and voilà, I receive a reimbursement cheque shortly after. No TIN, no reclaim of taxes, No TIN, no submission of taxes. Again, my wife also runs her own business, self-employed since age 24. Her business is registered, and she pays a 'business' tax, but that's directly to the Provincial government, not the Tax office. She also pays a 'signage' tax, but again direct to the local Provincial government. In terms of personal taxation, she has never registered, never been asked to register and wouldn't have a clue how much her turnover is in a year. There are only some 10 million Thais, out of 70 million, registered for tax and half of them are government employees. Most Thais are classed as self-employed, non tax registered and don't pay tax. If the tax revenue is looking for more money, they should start there. I was self-employed in the UK for over 35 years, but by law had to keep accounts.

How would they access account information, Thailand also has its own data protection laws. You'd still require a TIN for tax purposes. When you walk through the town, all those coffee shops, restraints etc run by Thais. You do know they're not registered for tax, right! They don't keep account records, it's cash transactions. Nobody comes knocking on their door, because they're not registered for tax. You're not still trying to submit your 90-day reports as 7/11 are you Mike.

You do realise that in order to pay or reclaim tax in Thailand, you firstly have to be registered for tax purposes and be issued a TIN for identification purposes.

Maybe you should speak to your local Thai Tax office for some clarity.

He can extend each 90 day entry for a further 60 days at Immigration. 327-2557 (2014) - Criteria for extension ENG.pdf Section 2.24

You can apply for a 60 day extension to visit Thai spouse on each 90 day entry = 150 days. Used to its potential, you can stay in Thailand for almost 17 months with 3 border runs and 3 x 60 day extensions, before obtaining a new visa. A guide to how the Non Imm O ME visa works. How- Non Imm O ME Visa. (Thai family-Wife).odt

What reason did she state on her application for the TV?

Understand you cannot extend a visa, you extend your permit of stay. The Non O visa expires, but your status remains as a Non Immigrant. You must have Non Imm status in order to apply for 1 year permits of stay. The problem with that plan is you'd be entering as a Tourist and that would be your Immigration status. You'd basically have to start over again by obtaining a Non O, in order to resume applying for 1 year extensions of stay again. Depending on the number of VE entries within a given period, you may also be questioned about repeat VE entries. No idea how you arrived at that figure. Personally, on return to Thailand on 9th May, I'd immediately apply to extend your stay again and purchase a multi entry permit at the same time. You keep your Non Imm status and can exit, re-enter as many times as you like for the forthcoming year. Extension is 1,900 BHT, ME permit 3,800 BHT = 5,700 BHT, and piece of mind.

Has anyone knocked on your door telling you to register for tax liabilities - thought not!

Yep, a re-entry permit only protects your current permission of stay expiry date. Lesson learned. Just another golden nugget of information for future reference. An extension cannot be dated beyond the expiry date of your passport.

Depends on if she wants to buy momentous of the trip and gifts for the family. £25 a day minimum.

Personally, I'd request a 3-month statement as proof the funds have been in the account for at least a minimum of 2 months.

That's because Immigration have nothing to do with the external affairs of the Thai Embassies overseas. Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs are responsible for the Thai Embassies/Consulates. Thai Immigration rules are applicable within Thailand. The Thai Embassy applies the rules and requirements to obtain visas.

https://www.duensingkippen.com/thailandpropertylawblog/?p=97 Only non-Thais who meet one or more of the following conditions are entitled to receive a freehold title to a condominium unit in Thailand, regardless of how they received the unit: 1) Any non-Thai permitted to permanently reside in the Kingdom under the Immigration Act; I am not a Thai resident in the sense of the word, but having a 1-year extension of stay, I am permitted to permanently reside in Thailand, albeit one year at a time under the Immigration Act. Regardless of the situation, there always remains the option to register the Condo in a Thai name and protect your right to remain there with a usufruct or similar.

I really do wonder who is actually responsible for posting and checking information on Thai Embassy websites. Proof of adequate finances, yes, but rarely ever requested. Onward travel by air, train, bus or boat, brings me back to my original question if refused entry, how would you be able to travel onward anywhere other than from the airport of arrival.

I'm not convinced it's a Thai Immigration requirement to have onward travel, though. In all the years I've come to Thailand previously, it's the airline that have checked the travel itinerary. I've only ever handed my Passport to Immigration on entry and never been requested anything else.

Can you provide an Immigration link, confirming that as fact? Interesting article from the IATA. https://www.iata.org/en/publications/newsletters/iata-knowledge-hub/understanding-inads-inadmissible-passengers-and-their-impact-on-travel/ Countries Prone to INADs While the severity varies, the United States, Mexico, Germany, and the United Kingdom are commonly cited by airlines as countries where INADs are most prevalent. Although INADs represent less than 1% of transported passengers, they have a substantial financial impact on airlines. Penalties imposed by most countries range from $1,000 to $2,500 per case, with some nations imposing even stricter fines, amounting to $10,000 per violation. While the extent of these fines varies among airlines based on their passenger volume and destinations, some major carriers face fines of up to $2 million annually.

That is also the experiences of a friend who regularly enters VE and can obtain 30/60 day extensions. Provided you have a return ticket, at least certain airlines don't request a 30-day outbound ticket.