Peterw42

The dates sound about right, they value stuff every couple of years. The current valuation is from a couple of years ago, but still the "current" valuation. The next valuation will probably be something like 2562-2565.

OP, it used to be the case where some DLTs would give a bike license based on the moped/learner bike endorsement on a UK license. That is no longer the case, nowadays they are all aware that its not a bike license. You wont get an IDP showing bike either.

OP, it used to be the case where some DLTs would give a bike license based on the moped/learner bike endorsement on a UK license. That is no longer the case, nowadays they are all aware that its not a bike license. You wont get an IDP showing bike either.

I would bet this is one of those "more to the story" stories. Probably carrying 3-4 bags, a know history of bringing in expensive bags etc. The chances of customs pulling up a person carrying a bag is pretty remote, something she has done has put her on the customs radar.

I think its two separate markets, people are either buying to live in or buying as an investment. As an investor who wants a guaranteed return, an established long term tenant in place is worth paying more for. As a seller, with a tenant in place, its limiting who the buyers are.

A confusing survey, as others have said, the answers/choices are opposite to the question being asked. By voting yes you are answering no, by answering no you are saying yes

As others have said, use Bolt, they are incredibly cheap. (probably the same price as 1-2 baht buses and a bike taxi, and takes you door to door) Put the app on your phone and you can see prices/availability without actually ordering a taxi.

90% of Pattaya/Jomtien condos have pools, some of the big complexes have 3-4. The Big garden type condo complex's in Jomtien (2-3 buildings with gardens, central pools etc) will probably have bigger pools and more of them, and depending on the season/time of day etc, you can pretty much have them to yourself. Work out where you want to live first, chances are it will have a big pool.

The transfer side of things is around 5.5 % of the land office appraised value. 2% normal transfer, .5 % stamp duty and 3% special business tax (a company as the seller must pay this). The company side cost could vary depending on lawyer fees. taxation, audit, other company activities etc

If its a requirement, they would have given you a document saying to come back on a certain date etc, no mention or document presume its not a current requirement.

First thing is to find out is if Jomtien is even bothered with TM30s nowadays, if they want one then a good chance they will accept friends lease. Hopefully someone who has extended at that office recently can update the requirements.

Title deed isn't usually a requirement for doing a TM30. A copy of the blue book for the property may be required, but most offices will probably accept just a lease document nowadays. Maybe mention what immigration office you will be dealing with as requirements and enforcement can vary depending on the office.

They move stuff around, and sausages are not usually in with frozen pork, try over near the yogurt fridge on the end of the aisle

OP, there is no business tax if you live in the condo. (principal residence)

I will take a wild guess here and suggest it has something to do with little to no current demand. I think you will find they are scheduled to resume Jan next year. Its FD1102 when its running

In theory you can do most of the above. Keep in mind BKK bank in the US is not a branch of BKK bank Thailand, its a US bank with the same name, no different to wells fargo etc. I think you will find Wise does not transfer out of Thailand. Most people use Deemoney https://www.deemoney.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Search&gclid=CjwKCAiAvriMBhAuEiwA8Cs5lR5CgNlCDGbx33zx3m9e49ED_NRybec-JFIAV_6jHCQ3BwZiNsZzwhoCRqYQAvD_BwE

I think you will find they have WPs as specialty chefs, ie: a skill outside the normal thai only jobs list.

Nowadays the term Globalist doesn't mean citizen of the world, broad political, economic, social views etc. Its a tern used by conspiracy nut jobs, an all encompassing term the includes any/all of their nutjob conspiracies. Globalist is convenient name to give anyone who questions or disagrees with your conspiracy nut job views, a globalist is by default a child killing, blood drinking pedophile, part of the new world order, pro vacs, etc etc. Its inventing an evil, a villain, an enemy that doesn't actually exist. its giving the collective evil "they" a name

OP, I dont think you will get any relevant opinion or commentary, asking your questions here. You are asking a minority of tourists/expats, many who think they are the majority. They fail to notice or even acknowledge the millions of tourist not sitting on a bar stool or not having breakfast in ye old replica English pub. Hundreds of reasons why people may/may not be choosing thailand for a holiday, for literally millions, a glass of wine with dinner or buying drinks for hookers, is probably a minor concern. For a percentage of western tourists, no alcohol = no bars/bargirls = no sex tourism. That's the commentary you will get

To be fair, a lot of consulates have often just wanted a nominal figure (in local currency) that is around 800k, otherwise the figure would change each day with exchange rates. I did an OA in Australia years ago and they just wanted $20k AU in an account, at the time that was 600k baht, a friend did one 6 months later and $20k represented 800k baht. I really think the 1.2 is just to cover exchange fluctuations

OA in Australia https://sydney.thaiembassy.org/en/publicservice/non-immigrant-visa-type-o-a?fbclid=IwAR2A-TeOGWzTSzKniTWQb7BZ3cZRiPpE5RmOjoVnvPUrKwXUizeMhmKTpRU

The 1.2 figure (or equivalent) is real, its on the Australian consulate website. $50k AU = 1.2m baht

To be clear, the 1.2m figure is equivalent money in a home country account, to get an OA from home country. This figure (in home currency) can vary a lot due to exchange rates. in the last couple of years, 800k has been as low as $25k US and as high as $30k US. The 1.2 is probably just to cover exchange variations as the baht is 10% down from where it used to be.

The figure appears correct, around 5%. You could just make your GF the new company director. a lot cheaper.

Just the usual document for marriage extension, the same each year