LittleBear57

I was down there recently. I think for cyclists who used to ride south to north they now have to use 2nd road or ride against the flow, or on the pavement by the beach. The legal way is use 2nd road which is extremely dangerous looking at the traffic or break the law, which most seem to do, and personally I don't blame them. The least the council could do is put in cycle lanes for them. Also I never saw a problem with the road being two way, it was rarely overcrowded and just the odd idiot going fast which you still have.

When done some things get easier.

My neighbour was grilled on this for his annual extension based on marriage.

Did the extension yesterday. No problems or surprises. No questions about foreign income and taxation either. I do the Yellow book method because I have it and Immigration in the past have said if you have the Yellow house book no need for TM30. Biggest problem was the foreigners in the queue before me not having their stuff together and 2 not even present when their number was called. The young man who checks everything was very efficient again, hope he stays in that job, a big improvement since he started.

Good to know they are still on the ball at Jomtiem, that's where I'm doing it.

I used to but with the branch closing and later opening times not practical anymore. Maybe I will have to change banks or branches, we will see.

I will see how it pans out especially with the bank book as the branch in the Big C mall opens at 10.30 so I will get the letter today update the bank book today and go first thing tomorrow. Its difficult to update the book same day when immigration opens before the bank. Asked about the the TM30 a couple of times before and was told if I have the Yellow house book I don't need one, that was a few months ago, but after they started fining many people for not having one. I will post what happened and what they wanted and what they didn't later.

Can't search for this as my or the sites search isn't working, and I have to do this soon. What are the latest docs required for the ext of stay retirement. Off the top of my head. 1/ Bank book updated showing 800,00 in account. 2/Bank letter with current amount and name in it, dated and signed. 3/ Yellow, house book showing residency. 4/ Photo 1 5/ Passport Photocopies of all pages of bankbook since last ext of stay and name page. Photocopies of yellow house book. Photocopies of Passport photo page. Visa page and last visa stamp. Also my bank has closed and I now have to go to the Big C Sattahip for the bank letter, which doesn't open until 10-30 so would the letter and updated bank book still be acceptable the morning after? I wouldn't be able to start the process until after lunch and don't want to be sent home, come back tomorrow which happened once for my 90 day report. If I have forgotten anything please advise. Thanks

Yep! Sounds par for the course. I have sent passport copy, HMRC self assessment letter, Legal and General letter, Military pension letter not dated, driving licence Thai as it has address here on it in English, and they have now asked for a copy of my birth cert.

I am trying to transfer a UK pension and they want proof of my address in Thailand. They need to be able to read it too.

I was hoping they did it in English, 3 years since I got one for my driving licence and I cannot remember, but think it must have been in Thai.

Unfortunately my banks are Kasikorn and Ayuthaya and they have both refused.

My bank is in the UK and I have my sons address registered with them, British banks are closing their accounts with expats, definitely not going there and telling them I live in Thailand.

Health insurance people may do it for me their English though is very poor., True visions is in the wife's name it may be possible to change things. I have an appointment at BKK Hospital later this year maybe they could send me a reminder to my address? Thanks all.

Been to both my banks today neither will do a letter.

For legal reasons I need to prove where I am currently living in Thailand it also has to be in English. I don't think my bank will put my name and address on a statement or letter. Is the immigration proof of address in English I can't honestly remember? They have actually asked for either a utility bill, which are all in Thai and in my wife's name or a bank statement, I tried to get one for my daughters passport application and her bank wouldn't do it. I think they will accept any formal letter dated within the last 3 months. Any helpful advice appreciated.

I swim almost every day 500m+ for the past 6 years. I wouldn't call it fun but exercise. Wherever you live it's always nice to have a few trusted friends and a hobby to stop you going insane. I cycle too and sometimes go fishing. But do something, if you like music, play a guitar or another instrument. Keep away from the bars and daytime boozing.

Must have been here too long. Things seemed so much easier and less confusing 15 years ago.

I missed this article somehow. However it seems very clear it will not affect people from countries with a double taxation agreement. Thank you for posting.

Thanks I must have missed the original article, and I knew the UK has a double tax agreement with Thailand. Wouldn't put it past the Thais to tax you and then make it difficult for you to claim back. No offence taken.

Thanks that's interesting.

There doesn't seem any real info around, but apparently this will come into effect on January 1st 2024, not far away at all. Does anyone actually know what the Taxation rate is in Thailand and is there a personal allowance free of Tax like in the UK.? It's possible Ex Pats will be able to claim their pensions tax free if you can prove tax has already been paid at country of origin. Some things are difficult to prove. I rely on income from a rented property and a small private pension and to be honest paying another 10% tax here would probably be the final straw even though I have a wife and child here. I was going to buy a car here soon to replace my old truck however I may have to put that on hold until there is some clarification on the issue. I could bring some money over before January to avoid the potential issue of the truck purchase. Another case of Thailand killing the Golden Goose not satisfied with us spending our pensions here they want more. What are your thoughts?

I went to both a couple of years ago. Kamphaeng Phet has nice ruins well worth a walk around. We drove on to Mae Sot and spent a night there then drove south to Umphang to visit Thi lor su waterfall which is quite impressive. That's quite a long winding drive and apart from a lazy raft ride down the river and waterfall not much else to do. Had to return to Mae Sot which doesn't seem to have much going for it except for the Burma border which was closed due to Covid. We drove up to Mae Hong Son and not much at all along the boring windy road until close to Mae Hong Son itself.

Perhaps it's mysterious because no one has been reported missing.