sabaiguy

I thought I read at some point that the maximum Thai tax rate for LTR holders was 17%, apparently less than non-LTR taxpayers. But I don't know that for a fact. I don't know a thing about Thai taxes.

No use trying to reason with Sigmund and MAG, they want the LTR but can't meet the requirements. Therefore it must be a POS.

Now I get it. MAG is pissed cause he couldn't meet the health insurance requirements.

Hope you didn't take offense. Just f*****g with you . I won't be a "Wealthy Pensioner" until next week when I have my appointment. I have 4 AC's so understand your concerns. In my corner of Thailand (Chiang Rai) don't see a lot of home solar panels. A lot of mini-solar powering for outdoor lighting etc.

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It's the nerdy guys who come for it. As long as they have some $ the girls don't care. Girls don't care if you're Brad Pitt or Peewee Herman.

You're not familiar with the LTR Visa are you. Permission to stay is actually 5 years, with extension 10 years.

You're a "Wealthy Pensioner" don't have to worry about running the AC.

Seems to me to be pretty easy. Except maybe the bank statements?

Only in Winter, less than 180 days. What are you talking about? Just get a METV with extensions good for almost 9 months. Lot less work than trying for LTR.

My understanding is that if you leave the country within the year, return get new one year stamp. No need for reporting. Wrong?

Not sure about that. In March doing my application I provided 21 and 22 1040's and 1099-R's. They then asked for my 23 1040. Had to tell them that US citizens don't have to file 1040's till mid April for 2023 (in my case mid June cause certain counties in Calif. got an extension because of earlier flooding). Told them I had 2023 1099-R, which they accepted in lieu of the 1040.

I think it will just go underground and the RTP will get their usual tea money, just like gambling, Massage parlors etc, etc, etc.

Is it just me or have there been more and more articles recently of deranged " cannabis addicts" murdering their families and others. Maybe the media is complicit in this. What happened to yaba? It's going to be hard to put the toothpaste back in the tube. Lot of money involved but maybe not going into the right pockets.

That's why they are not allowed to fly to USA, There are a lot of sh*t ass airlines that fly to USA but not Thai.

LTR and TM30 I received my final approval today and instructed to schedule my appointment. I have a question for those who have actually gone through the appointment process. Do you have to provide a TM30? I asked BOI but don't think they quite understood me. They just responded with the general requirements for a TM30. I have been coming and staying in Thailand (for various lengths of time) for the last 25 years. Stay at my house (owned by my wife). I have never done a TM30 and never asked for one. In fact never heard of it until just a few years ago. Haven't done one on this trip. So anyone who has had their appointment, did you need the TM30? I have been in Thailand for almost a week. Can I still get one if necessary. Was thinking of getting one as soon as the LTR received. Very much appreciate anyones personal experiences.

Anti-Boeing Yank. Good thing you'll never "have it your way"

Almost exactly my experience. 3 weeks for approval. They won't give you an appointment (final step) until you're in Thailand and can show them your arrival stamps. Arrived 4 days ago and waiting for my appointment. Had a few minor issues (easily overcome) but overall can't say enough about how helpful the BOI staff was. Every question was responded to in hours if not minutes. LTR, I call it the Thai "Green Card",

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What a memory. First flight on 747 54 years ago. 1970 first (or second) year it was in service, Dozens since. RIP

Correct. No 60 day Multiple Entry.

I submitted 2 years (21 & 22) of both 1040 and 1099-R. Both years showing clear compliance with LTR requirements. They then came back and asked for my 23 1040 (this was Mar 24). I had to explain to them that US citizens don't have to file 1040's until Apr. Luckily I did have a 23 1099-R which they were satisfied with.

Multiple Entry Tourist Visa. 60 days x 3

A lot of interesting questions. I think you are asking the wrong crowd. I suggest you direct your questions to BOI. They were responsive to my questions. Approved for my appointment (final step) two weeks ago. Now just have to get back to Thailand.

Get LTR Visa. Oh maybe you're referring to 130k baht.