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Does this mean I could enter Thailand visa exempt , and before the 60 days is up , apply for a non O ( retirement ) with just proof of 800 k Bt in a UK bank account ? This might be easier than getting the non-O in the UK , doing 90 days , leaving the country , and re-entering for the 60 days VEE .

I think some people make the mistake of thinking that because their Thai GF /wife is a " good girl " and never worked in a bar , that they will be different . Often , they want the same thing - financial support and money to change their life ie. new house ,new car and some land . With bar ladies , it`s more upfront and obvious . They needed money ( for whatever reason ) and rather than work in a factory job , they decided to try their luck in the nightlife industry - a wellworn path in Thailand , historically , when options for the young from the rural areas were limited to work in the fields or " Kai tua " in the streets / bars.

What about Cyprus ? Lots of people are leaving the UK because of Labour`s tax raids and heading there partly due to tax reasons .

If you stay in any one place too long you get bored , so I would just move around . There must be loads of places better than Thailand , with it`s bad air quality and often too hot and humid climate . Somewhere in the Med . or Canary Islands , maybe Tenerife . I spent 6 months in Issan and ended up bored stiff - 45 + degrees and nothing to do .

I like the Thai attitude in these matters - very pragmatic and non-judgemental . Those with money are able to get what they want , it`s just a fact of life , Whether that means buying a new Merc , or having an attractive young wife or " Mia noy " it`s all down to " Boon " and " Wasanar " , the merit that one has built up from good deeds in a past life . I don`t think they gossip ( much ) or harbour any resentment .In past times , it was common for wealthy Thais to have a wife and several girlfriends which they supported financially . Maybe less commo now that the population is generally more affluent .

I`m always wary of Thai strangers being friendly....it usually means they want something from you , otherwise , why would they bother ?

I`ve got a divorce certificate , would that be any good ?🤪

Hi , what is the " Kor ror 22 " , and is it a vital part of opening an account ? Thanks .

Thinking about a relationship with a bar / Patts street lady ? Use extreme caution and choose carefully , most have lots of issues / mental health problems . Don`t ask me how I know 😰

I`m wondering about the Nongkhai crossing - is there a well known agent that can facilitate in-out same day ? Might be worth paying 4 k rather than spend x amount of time in Vientiene before trying to get back in again .

I feel sorry for those long haired cats - it must be hell for them in Thailand`s heat . No wonder the native cat here is the short haired Siamese .

IME most Thais believe in ghosts . The GF has a guest house and has to hang around in the evening when it`s dark . She told me she has seen a ghost ( Winyarn ) of someone who used to live in the vacinity . I`ve not seen anything myself and am sceptical on the subject . The human brain can generate all kinds of false images and sensations which have no basis in reality . As regards spirits being able to move things about , as one Buddhist monk said - ghosts don`t eat food , so where do they get the energy from to do these things ?

I find the way you get treated depends how you look ,eg. young , good looking female farang - it`s all smiles from the Thais, particularly immigration officials . OTOH - old , rough looking / shabby male farang , you get treated like s**t . Er , so a friend tells me .

Should that be 800,000 Bt in the bank , not 80 k ? And no need to show an air ticket ?

UK resident . Is the fee still Bt 10 ,000 ?

I`m hoping to spend 5 - 6 months a year in Thailand and wondering whether the DTV might be an option rather than a non-O ( 90 days ) + border run + 30 day extension . It would work out cheaper and avoid any possible problems at the border . I am over 50 , and my income comes from managing investments ( freelance , not employed ). I can meet all the financial requirements . Is it likely I would be granted a DTV ?

The airline stewardess used to go round handing out the arrival cards about 1 hour before landing , so how could they ask to see them before boarding ?

I thought Walking street was a cess pit when I first visited 25 yrs ago , but at least there were a few decent gogos that were fun for not much $ . Since then it`s gone downhill fast . I wouldn`t be sad if I never saw that place again . Try going during the day , and it becomes even clearer what a dump it is .

Last time I checked . Wise told me that I could not send more than 50,000 bt to my bank KTB in one go , so I`m thinking that opening another account with say , Kasikorn might be a god idea ( that`s if they allow it on a non O retirement from the UK ).

What about the need for insurance though - could the cost of this outweigh any tax savings ?

I remember that guy - all dressed up like he should have been in some sort of carnival parade . What was the story behind this ? Not sure if he was lonely or not - looked quite cheery when I saw him.

Once the house is sold , and most of the money spent , they probably can`t get back on the housing ladder in the UK , so maybe don`t want to go back and face life in a cheap rental property .

Wants to live her life " Free from bureaucracy and barriers " in Thailand . Good luck with that !

It might be possible to contact HMRC and explain that you are non-resident for tax . They should then issue you with the appropriate tax code . Then the pension provider might be able to pay out without taking off the tax first .

Would this girl ask for 30 k / month from a Thai BF ? Don`t think so . A more usual arrangement would be for both parties to live together and share expenses ( rent , electricity bills , car and food expenses etc ). Often , each will work and save some money towards a house or condo purchase in the future .Of course , these long-term relationships usually involve marriage .