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To add to @Mike Teavee's list (given he doesn't use FB) here's a couple of groups that may have listings of interest to you: https://www.facebook.com/groups/PattayaCondosForSaleOrRent/ https://www.facebook.com/groups/421587791811427/

Does that apply to dual pricing/tourist surcharges around the world or just Thailand?

Agreed, I should have worded my initial post more accurately i.e. "As a tourist I have no problem paying a reasonable surcharge to ensure locals can use/see national treasures/attractions at an affordable price - 10 x the price is not reasonable IMO." As you say, as a resident it becomes a different matter.

I have no problem paying a reasonable surcharge to ensure locals can use/see national treasures/attractions at an affordable price - 10 x the price is not reasonable IMO.

Not if they drop 800K into the bank or a combination thereof.

The language choice dropdown appears to be a single choice ... Thai 555. Translate works OK and looks like 850 Bht now:

The urns no, the remains again. check with the airline i case they have specific requirements (such as no metal container, ashes in sealed bags).

You don't need anything to leave (on the Thai side that is) but, you need to check what the airline and any layover countries require.

It's from the COE website (the declaration everyone makes on application), hence it's a universal "requirement" (which is irrelevant to enforcement as always).

It's not just a "UK" thing, it's universal and something everyone that has/will enter Thailand under the current situation has agreed to comply with when applying for a COE:

As mentioned, never been on one but since covid it's been mentioned often that you only get stamped in for as long as your insurance policy covers. Until this thread, how it worked at the border never entered my mind.

Good point; but they wouldn't stamp you in without insurance would they so you'd just get visa exempt or not? (Never been on OA so no idea how they handle it at arrivals?)

Depends on the bank/branch (some might not have the tech, others just not want to deal with it); you'll need your passport with you. I've mainly used SCB, no "ATM" fee as far as I'm aware (can't say I checked).

Ah, now I get you. My apologies, misinterpreted your initial post.

Thanks for being so helpful. It was a genuine question, when where changes made that didn't grandfather existing extension holders?

When?

No, from a job.

Likely because it's not true. Where did you read the article?

No, separate entity/application (https://www.thailandelite.com/). You can apply now, and depending on current approval timelines, have them meet you on arrival to have it entered in your passport (not sure what the deal is during covid?) or you can arrange it to be entered in your passport after arrival.

No. You can for example go back at 67, apply your first day back and, if meet the criteria, will receive it (backdated to the day of application) as soon as the paperwork is finalised (obviously you could head back a few weeks prior to your birthday and set the ball rolling so you get it from your birthday or a year before etc.). The 2 years "rule" kicks in to qualify for portability i.e. the ability to receive the pension overseas. They don't want someone who has lived overseas for say a decade or two just rock up, sign the paperwork and then <deleted> off back overseas. If you are in this situation you basically convince them you are back "permanently", live in Australia, then once you are eligible for portability decide the situation has changed and the grass is greener overseas again. Obviously there's numerous different timelines available to get an individual to their goal such as splitting the time from say 65-67 between Australia and LOS in such a way that you would still be deemed resident and the pension is deemed portable from day 1. He or she just has to decide which is best for them.

Yeah, the editing a PDF I would say is an even dumber move than normal if it's for a COE (wasn't thinking of that scenario, just for a "jobsworth" at checkin in normal times).

You're welcome. It's another one of those "who would have thought!" business models. Of course another option is to just edit a PDF of a past flight and hope they don't physically check if asked for proof of outbound flight.

There are various sites where you can buy "real" tickets for $10-$20; "real" in that if they are checked in the system it will show up (but you obviously can't use them). For example: https://onewayfly.com https://bestonwardticket.com https://onward.flights

Yes (well plenty members here have managed it anyway 555). Not quite (see below). A potential plan of attack (based on you being happy depositing money in a Thai bank of course): Arrive visa exempt: currently gives you 45 days, open bank account and deposit 800K once you've finished quarantine/sandbox if still applicable, hassles opening bank account, get an agent to help if needed. Apply for Non-O: Costs 2000 Bht - need 15 days left on your stay which is tight but doable (get 30 day extension on your visa exempt for 1900 Bht if necessary). The 800K has to be in bank the day you apply. Gives you 90 days. Apply for extension of stay: Costs 1900 Bht. Money has to be in the bank for 2 months at this point. Extension gives you 12 months and you then renew the extension annually (1900 Bht). Get a reentry permit at the same time (1000 Bht for single, 3800 Bht for multiple) so you can come and go as you please or pick one up at the airport on the way out. From then on, no more hassles getting visas etc. you just have to coordinate your travels so you are in Thailand when the renewal is due. The 800K has to be in the bank for 2 months prior to extension and 3 months after, the remaining 7 months it can drop to minimum of 400K (personally I think it would be easier to just drop it in and forget about it). I believe you can actually piggy-back off the one visa therefore, given the stats might be worth your wife getting the visa and extension outlined above (i.e. the 800K deposit) and you getting a spouse visa/permission to stay based on that (i.e. no financial requirement). Possibly a bit morbid but I think the spouse permission to stay is cancelled on the death of the visa/extension holder (not much of an issue based on your current plans to split your time, but might as well set things up to cover any eventuality ... your travel plans changing, not the dying part! 555).