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We are going to be moving from Bang Saphan Noi to Hua Hin in September. Looking for recommendations for a good dental practice who specialise in Implants. I have dentures at the moment but wish to change so if any of you can help out with personal knowledge, that would be appreciated. Not worried about costs just a good service. Many thanks.

You are absolutely right as just over an hour ago I was with my Bangkok Bank Manager looking at interest rates for comparison reasons.

21 was the age in UK for a Class 1 HGV License in my day. I believe you can be younger under special circumstances nowadays.

You are correct. But when you do it online, it cannot just go to your extension date like it can if done manually at an office. My 90 days was due in Oct and my extension date was in Dec. So instead of getting 90 days to my next report he only gave me up to the extension date which was under 90 days. I hope this clarifies what I was saying earlier.

It could be because the 90 days you are applying for takes you beyond your extension renewal date even though you are doing it online. Twice when I have gone to Dan Singkorn for a 90 day report, they have only extended it to my extension renewal date.

That does surprise me as I fully expected that they would have to go in person with passport etc as proof of ID for legalizing. You never know with different embassies.

I am fairly sure number 1 can be done with an agent but number 2 cannot. You would have to attend in person. I am sure someone will correct me if I am wrong.

When I moved here in 2015, I used https://www.simpsons-uk.com/removals/international-furniture-shipping Very professional and not over expensive.

Never had a hose burst so I cannot see what you are worrying about. Why would the hose burst anyway? They are sturdy and therefore no problem.

It seems that Siam-Legal has one interpretation and Carl Turner Financial Success a different interpretation. Either way it will be under 100 million baht so as you rightly say, it will not matter.

You are quoting from anyone who is receiving inheritance from within Thailand. My inhritance is coming from my late Mother's Estate in the UK and is NOT subject to being taxed by RD. The following statement comes from Carl Turner Financial when I had discussions with him regarding tax issues. "Future inheritance. This is not taxable as income. Make sure you keep all the documents to hand in case you are asked. It makes sense to call your bank to inform them that you will send a lump sum which is from inheritance, so that the amount isn’t blocked until it is audited."

This was put up so that Kinnock might get a guidance to what the rate of tax and guidance is about. He is the person that needs to read the complete guide. For me personally, I have stopped all pension transfers here and ensured I had enough for us to live on with payments I made in 2023. Then I am getting an inheritance payment fairly soon which is exempt from taxation. That amount is enough for us to live on quite comfortably.

So here is the table of taxation rates and allowances. Zero tax could be possible? Taxable Income per year(Baht) Tax rate 0 – 150,000 Exempt 150,000 – 300,000 5% 300,000 – 500,000 10% 500,000 – 750,000 15% 750,000 – 1,000,000 20% 1,000,000 – 2,000,000 25% 2,000,000 – 4,000,000 30% Over 4,000,000 35% a. Personal Allowance for self - 60,000 b. Personal Allowance for wife - 60,000 c. Over age 65 years exemption - 190,000 d. 50% of pension income received, up to 100k - 100,000 e. In addition, the first 150,000 of assessable income is zero rated and free of tax

With your allowances here and the tax ladder, I doubt very much you will have any tax to pay. Plus your proof of having paid tax in UK.

Yes, you are okay as I always book the Saver ticket as well. The chauffeur drive is an absolute godsend for me. I was swopped to a 777 BKK-DXB a couple of years ago. Still had the window seat but it is 2-2-2. Still comfortable but not the same a the 380 and no bar!! I better check my July flights then. Lol

Emirates is the same if you purchase the cheapest Business Class ticket. No lounge access or chauffeur drive.

I have absolutely no time for people like yourself who make posts like this. Blocked!!!

Seems a shame that posters like yourself can make comments like this when my post was made in an innocent reply to another post. This is becoming a problem with this forum where people just like to make inflammatory remarks like these. Pathetic!!

I ensured when I first came here to retire that I would have the money available! Did the research into what would be required for extensions based on retirement when coming here in the years before retiring. Would have thought that anybody doing the same would ensure they can meet the necessary requirements to enable them to do the same without any worries. So the question has to be asked as to why they do not have the money??

I use Hua Hin for my annual extension and do not use an agent. Have the money in a separate account which just sits there and makes a little interest. Cannot see the need to pay out for an agent when the renewal and re entry takes around 35 minutes!

Yes it is a round business class and last year the price was around the THB 140k, hence it being a great deal cheaper. And they are cheaper than many other airlines as I always have a good look around. I am more than happy with the price next year especially as the lounges and chauffeur drive really do suit me as well as the onboard service which I cannot fault.

Actually checked this in my Bangkok Bank last week and their exchange rate was better than Wise! I was very surprised but that was the case.

All I can say is that I use Wise and the max that can be sent is 2 million baht in any one exchange. This never makes sense to me as there is no limit as to what Bangkok Bank will accept. Have you looked into your UK bank sending pound sterling to your Bangkok Bank? They will then hold and exchange to baht in 7 days and it is a good exchange rate. The only reason I know this is because of having inheritance money sent to me which is well over the 2 million baht limit and I made enquiries with my manager at Bangkok Bank. No harm in asking yours.

So, you are saying that, for instance, my combined pensions including state pension on which I pay UK taxes would then be liable to be taxed again in Thailand when remitted here?? Not the impression I had from my financial advisor who stated the UK tax paid would be credited against any Thai tax owed. Not that this will affect me as I am keeping the pensions in UK

This is what I have been led to believe. Any income tax paid to HMRC will not be taxed when remitted here. It will be credited against any taxes owing here. Another case of a forest worth of paperwork which we know the Thais love!! And for UK expats, a P60 will be the evidence required if needed by RD.