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https://www.thaienquirer.com/32668/cabinet-approves-long-term-10-year-visa-to-attract-foreigners/

The measures include:

• A 10-year “long-term resident visa,” also for spouse and children
• A work permit
• Exemption from foreign income tax
• Land and real estate ownership and rentership rights
• 90 days report not required
• No quota of hiring four Thais for every one foreign employee

The four groups that can apply for the visa include:

• Wealthy global citizen: People with a high income of at least US$80,000 in income over the past two years and a minimum asset of $1 million
• Wealthy pensioner: Pensioners, age 50 and above, with a stable pension of at least $80,000 over the past two years
• Work-from-Thailand professional: Foreign workers with employers outside of Thailand, more than five years of working experience and make at least $80,000 over the past two years
• High-skilled professional: Professionals working in targeted industries such as future services, infrastructure buildings, logistical systems and digital systems who make at least $80,000 over the past two years

Does anyone have an idea when this will be in effect and when you can sign up?

7 minutes ago, arithai12 said:

OP, my advice to you is to see a tax accountant who specializes with foreigners.

They will tell you precisely what you need to know. The first interview should be free.

 

You may well find out that you don't need to pay tax if you don't want to. Personally I choose to do it for various reasons, and taxes are low anyway. I mean, very low.

 

Can you help me with the correct search terms in Google for finding one in Chiang Mai?

I've seen a lot of conflicting information regarding requirements around requesting visas, tax residency, driving licenses, bank openings, etc., so I'm hoping for some help clarifying this.

Yesterday I went to the local tax office to request a TIN. Initially they told me, that I need a work permit and job in Thailand for a TIN and proof I make money coming to Thailand. My friend is retired and he got a TIN without problems, without any income in Thailand.

• I also have to bring printed proof of income (app is not enough). They talk about showing a work visa. 
• Fortunately, I realized that I could send them an exported PDF I already had saved on my laptop, I don't have a printer anyway.
• Later they say I need to have been here at least 180 days, I have been here 3 months. 

I guess this could be a valid reason for not giving me a TIN, but I had the feeling that she strongly preferred not giving me a TIN.

My friend called and they gave her conflicting information:

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"2 ways, 1 get paid from Thai company or work here or 2 open a thai bank account and put some money in it with fixed deposit account. The amount of money depends on the bank. After that take your book bank and passport to one of the revenue office"

Some people on the forum said:

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Passport (ID) and proof of address the only requirement. The revenue department should complete the form on your behalf. 15 minutes later your registered for online use with a TIN and password.

Do I need to be at least 180 days in Thailand before requesting a TIN? Because it's correct, that I arrived in July 2021.

I just returned from the local tax office, but they told me, that I need a job in Thailand for a TIN and proof I make money coming to Thailand. My friend is retired and he got a TIN without problems, without any income in Thailand.

- I also have to bring printed proof of income (app is not enough). They talk about showing a work visa. 
- Fortunately, I realized that I could send them an exported PDF I already had saved on my laptop, I don't have a printer anyway.
- Later they say I need to have been here at least 180 days, I have been here 3 months. 

I guess this could be a valid reason for not giving me a TIN, but I had the feeling that she strongly preferred not giving me a TIN.

My friend called and they told her:

Quote

"2 ways, 1 get paid from Thai company or work here or 2 open a thai bank account and put some money in it with fixed deposit account. The amount of money depends on the bank. After that take your book bank and passport to one of the revenue office"

Some people on the forum said:

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Passport (ID) and proof of address the only requirement. The revenue department should complete the form on your behalf. 15 minutes later your registered for online use with a TIN and password.

I'm considering requesting a Thai Taxpayer Identification Number, as I left my home country in 2020 and my investment broker and banks are asking me for new CRS (Common Reporting Standard) information.

I'm trying to keep my life simple and away from as much bureaucracy as possible. The only reason I want a TIN, is because the brokers and banks are quite insistent. 

If I request a TIN , does that mean I have to do yearly tax returns, even if I don't have any income in Thailand?

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On 11/22/2019 at 5:12 PM, jackdd said:

I guess OP thinks there is a 180 day limit for staying in Thailand

Such a limit does not exist, if an IO should mention this he just made it up

You are right. I guess I confused myself. 

I can just keep going on visa runs.

If I visit Thailand regularly, how are they going to count visa days?

3x a 2 month visa = 6 months
or....
3x 1,5 month in the country = 4,5 months - ergo, can stay another 1,5 month with a tourist visa

So do they count the days you are actually in the country or the visa days?

I have a tourist visa that expires the end of November. So I'd like to rent an apartment with gym/swimming pool until the end of November.

I'm a bit worried about the visa run, else I would be able to sign a 3 month contract.

Would this be possible in Thailand? Or are the only options for me a hotel or Airbnb apartment?

Yes, I got a 30 day entry, not a visa. This is correct.

I had to pay 1900 baht and they extended it to 60 days.

I would like to rent an apartment, but some apartment complexes require a 3 month contract. What is the risk that I would not be allowed back into the country after a border run? 

• I have spent 31 days in Thailand in June 2019, 1 day too much and I paid a penalty of 500 baht.
• I arrived in Thailand again in late September 2019.
• I went to the Immigration Office today, but they don't arrange multiple entry visas. They say you have to go to the Thai embassy in your own country for this.
• So I extended my Thai visa with 1 extra month, so I can stay until late November 2019.

Can I be sure to get another 2 month visa when I make a visa run and quickly leave the country?

Or can I first extend my 2 month visa with another 1 month, then make a visa run and get another 2 month visa?

I am aware I can normally stay 180 days per year (365 days).

Security that I can get another 2 month visa after a visa run, is important to me, because I'm thinking about switching from my hotel to a 3-month apartment rental.

If the risk is too high, I'll probably stay in Airbnb's until late November or December and then come back to Thailand without having a rental contract already.

I would like to spend half a year in Thailand and if I still like it here then, I'd hope to be able to switch to a student (learn Thai) or muay thai visa to stay longer.
 

I had a British drivers license, which I requested to be exchanged for my own country's drivers license because of the Brexit. Unfortunately it takes a month to process this and the government of my country has my drivers license for a month.

I'm currently travelling in Thailand. I can rent my friend's motor bike for 1500 baht per month.

What is the risk of driving without a drivers license in Thailand? I am ok with the risk of paying a 2000 baht fine or something.