Jonpail

its ok; i it it now ir to do with the son…..."extended just need the birth certificate and house registration (of Thai son)"

I'm not getting it. Did you go to extend your Non-O with a correct application, paperwork, TM 30, lease agreement, blue book, banking information and all copies; and was told to leave the country?. I must have misread something, sorry

Non - O

This not a problem for a regular joe right? This my first year, unmarried, no children, plenty in the bank, etc, etc by the book

Very nicely put!! It just so happens that Sriphat is within walking distance; I might pop in :) My goal is to be absent glasses when I am done; I wear what once used to be referred to as bottle caps years ago; not really that bad.....

I have a tiny 1mm scar on my cataract from years ago, and my vision isn’t too great in either eye, which is why I've had glasses for the past ten years. I went to RAM for an initial checkup, and they mentioned cataract surgery as an option. However, I would need to visit a different location with a specialty machine for a scan and then return for a complete analysis and to plan the procedure. The more I read about it, the more I realize that if I want to stop wearing glasses, I need to have the scar removed. This means getting a new cataract surgery on my right eye. To have matching vision, I'd need to get both eyes done. If I'm aiming for both near and far vision, I should choose multifocal lenses. From what I understand, if I go to the specialty 'eye place,' it should cost around 250k, all in. From reading the posts, it seems like St. Pete’s is a reliable choice, especially since 'eyes are what they do.' Sometimes, it's worth paying more at a dealership for your car, right? And honestly, my eyes are worth more than my Range Rover or BMW ever were. Not to show off, but that's good logic, right?

Is there any mention of taxing Social Security or pensions? That's what a lot of people are concerned about, but I don't see any clear mention of it. Also, it says that any income earned before 2024 is protected. Does it specify how that needs to be proven? It looks like they think/say they can tax pensions, but it doesn't specify social security is that clear somewhere?

Do you have a government # for the government form instructions?

“foreigners seem to misinterpret the rule”. is this because they haven't announced the exact details yet?

We definitely need more hours for people to get even drunker, noisier, and in some cases, violent! This would really help in giving foreigners an even worse reputation for being We definitely need more hours for people to get even drunker, noisier, and in some cases, violent! This would really help in giving foreigners an even worse reputation for being ass***** when they're drunk.

Do you mean like a piñata? :)

CNN posted this... A logical way to increase tourism and income from foreigners... ATTRACTION... Maybe, be more encouraging to long-stay expats!! Making our life easier with getting visas; re-entry, reporting, and DROP the tax idea :) "Indonesia’s Minister for Tourism and Creative Economies, Sandiaga Uno, stressed the need to shift to more sustainable tourism models, as well as attracting visitors who “stay longer and spend on the larger local economy.” I am sure this will bring the "Monty Python" crowd out with their ROCKS :)

As I said, most of us already here have the 800 in-country... but for future applicants, they'll have to bring it in. This is all doomsday material. As we know, nothing has been published about the how's and what's, but it's better to think about how to move your money over the next 12 months... It's forward-thinking, just like having an earthquake kit in California or an underground tornado shelter in the Great Plains

As I said, most of us already here have the 800,000 in-country... but for future applicants, they'll have to bring it in. This is all doomsday material. As we know, nothing has been published about the how's and what's, but it's better to think about how to move your money over the next 12 months... It's forward-thinking, just like having an earthquake kit in California or an underground tornado shelter in the Great Plains.

Your starting numbers are different but I am not an accountant. This is just to predict what we could be exposed to. My 800k is already here, so that doesn't count.

HERE is something to throw ROCKS at :) "No one should bury their heads in the sand; something WILL happen, and it could cost you $5,000, $6,000, $7,000+ if you ignore the projected taxes. Here's my expert opinion (as an ex-auto mechanic): No one knows the specifics of the 'how'. It might all come down to banks reporting total deposits in 2024. At that point, you would need to detail where the money came from and its purpose. I suspect you'll also have to prove whether it is tax-exempt. Pensions and social security benefits are not safeguarded. If you didn't pay tax on it in your home country because it wasn't taxable there, you might find yourself liable for tax here. What I'm saying is there could be consequences by the end of 2024. It would be wise to prepare and plan just in case. Burying one's head in the sand is not a prudent strategy, in my opinion. JUST HAD A SCARY THOUGHT. You MUST bring in 800,000 THB initially, and it will be taxed! Year One: Bring in $23,000 (800,000 THB) for immigration, $1,000 for health insurance, and then $1,000 a month for monthly expenses. Remember, if you get less than $25k in the USA, it's NOT taxed. From what I can find, the tax breakdown in USD is as follows: Income between 0 and 150,000 THB, tax rate at 0%, resulting in 0.00 USD tax. Income between 150,000 and 300,000 THB, tax rate at 5%. Income between 300,000 and 500,000 THB, tax rate at 10%. Income between 500,000 and 750,000 THB, tax rate at 15%. Income between 750,000 and 1,000,000 THB, tax rate at 20%. Income between 1,000,000 and 1,145,635.08 THB (after the 30,000 THB deductible), tax rate at 25%. The total tax on this adjusted income, when converted to USD, is approximately $4,541.36.

did you figure or still looking?

I read responses like this and am honestly nauseated by them. The holly-than-thou crowd with the "maybe this isn't for you." The questions come from newbies who are confused by the system or lack thereof. Confused mostly by veterans like you who live in their bubbles and think they have everything figured out. Your like my father 50 years ago, when he was trying to teach me how to drive and getting <deleted> because I struggled to parallel park on my first try, or the 50-year-old dry drunk who didn't understand why the guy with 30 days could not go to to the pub and drink coke... if you read all the different forums, you will see that it isn't a walk in the park for most people the first time round... Just last night, I read from the "visa guru" website; immigration prefers you to apply for an O-A visa in your own country if you already have a tourist visa! Amazing. I suggest having a beer while we newbies, figure out how not to drink today!

Not sure if "So, including number 3, you really had no problem, just minor inconvenience" was a observation or you missed the whole point... yep I sailed right through! No one person's experience seems to be the same. Never read that a social security card was asked for! Probably because no one has; have you? - but it was a condition of me getting an account based on? Probably that particular employee "felt" the need I have never seen anyone mention having 7k in your bank for 6 months... again, a different person at a different embassy: have you? It didn't bother me that I nearly made it here; there is no rhyme or reason to any of it, so it can't be figured out! It's like playing 10-pin bowling with no pins!

I'm going to be rude here because just when I think I got things together, I read one of these posts, and it blows my mind. No one, and I mean no one, has a clue about any of this. There is not one forum anywhere on the Internet where anyone agrees with what is needed or how and where it is presented: Nowhere! No one knows what they're talking about because they can't know!!! Every country, airline, and embassy. Every district immigration office within the 70 provinces, even the immigration "officer." The bank, its location, and the bank employee you come face to face with….. nowhere is it done the same way… Case in point 1) I was nearly turned down for a tourist visa because I could only produce 5 out of 6 concurrent bank statements that showed over 7k. It was a mistake; I had 6, and the visa was issued. 2) I nearly had a problem with ANA because I had a return ticket for 88 days out on a 60 visa. They had to call a manager who understood the 30 days extension policy. 3) Finally, I went to Bangkok bank in CM with my tourist visa. My passport, driver's license, the address where I was staying (they didn't ask for proof), and my social security card!! Has anyone heard of that one? Anyway, 45 minutes later, walking out with an account. Go figure! "You can't" because consistency DOES NOT EXIST. Really not trying to be a**