TwinkleToes

Luke is about to enter the Dark Side Cave. He turns to Yoda.

"What's in there?"

"Only what you take with you."

Does anyone have an up to date version of a Thai language Model Release Form that they could send me?

Thanks

TT

I'm eligible for the retirement visa but I'll definitely be going for the TE 1million baht/20 year option in just a few months. I think it's a real bargain.

20 years of hassle free visa extensions and fast track immigration with a daily cost about the same as a mug of sheep-dip at Starbucks.

And it's not too difficult to imagine that the currently modest financial requirements for a Non-Immigrant O extension of stay based on retirement will be heading north over the coming years.

Yep when you transfer the funds, usually by priority payment, make sure the funds are sent in GBP with the conversion to THB at the beneficiary bank in Thailand. This will only incur a very small charge and the exchange rate will be much better.

Also, you will need to clearly state on the transfer form that the funds are for the purpose of purchasing a condominium and specifically state the name of the condominium and the unit.

A foreign airline plans to open a base in Bangkok next year and operate long-haul flights to Europe. They'll use European pilots who will be hired as contractors and based in Bangkok. Salaries will be paid in Euros directly by the foreign airline. Personal tax liabilities in Thailand will be the responsibility of the contractor.

The nature of the job means that pilots will be resident in Thailand for periods aggregating less than 180 days in each calendar year, therefore they will be classed as 'non-resident'. Non-residents are subject only to tax on income from sources within Thailand.

Since the source of income is outside Thailand, i.e. a foreign airline based in Europe, personal tax liability will be zero - correct?

Or will the Revenue Department most likely take a different view?

Many thanks in advance.

Thanks but I only live in my apartment in Pattaya for two weeks in every two months so the plants would probably die when I'm away. Also my balcony isn't large enough - I consume about one large plant every week!!

I'm an Aloe addict...

Markland thanks.

If you're in Pattaya I'll whizz round and save you the cost of a stamp.

I'm after fresh raw Aloe Vera leaves - wan hang jo ra ke. Anyone know where to buy around Pattaya?

I spend about 25% of my time in Pattaya (Naklua) and the rest in Saigon. In Vietnam you can buy the fresh Aloe Vera leaves in supermarkets and grocery stores. I know it grows abundantly in Thailand but never seen it for sale in the obvious places. Growing the plants on my balcony isn't really a practical option.

Much appreciated if anyone here knows of a local source.