No Forwarding Address

15 hours ago, JoePai said:

I know, how about moving it to Ayutthaya   

‘Back’ to Ayutthaya

Does anyone think the ‘new’ rules will affect existing accounts with savings already established for say over twenty years??   I am sure there are a lot of expats that only spend 3-6 months a year in Thailand that have existing accounts?  Just a thought.

On 4/20/2024 at 6:53 PM, ChaiyaTH said:

Just open it yourself, usually it's some simple screws and they use these lithium batteries with simple connector pin cables. Often these batteries are sold on lazada and you can just connect it and close it again + done. Often they have this blue color / wrap around them, many devices all same same.

 

I started replacing batteries in all kinds of devices, it is really easy to do and cost little. Shops often would charge me a few thousand for it.

Philips shaver I had to replace the battery needed to be soldered………….new battery lasted about 3 months, so just chucked the whole thing………..out of warranty.

Could be a coup in the making??

1 hour ago, borderhopper2005 said:

Revised posting.

 

So-called democratically elected (populist) premier.

Turned out to be dumber than previous military dictator.

Always boasting   more than they really can do(mostly for his short-lived approval rate on SNS).

It can get Thai public services into big mess.

Foreign income already taxed in the country of its origin, cannot be taxed(by tax treaty) again elsewhere.

Increased application for foreigners' Tax ID number will stress up Thai tax department(undoubtfully). 

Creating so much of the needless new workload for Nothing.

 

It reminds me of one thing.

During the period of previous military regime, they  once declared that foreigners also must report even their short term domestic travel(temporary trip other than the Change of Usual Place of Residence) in their TM30 things.

But it was eventually dropped; simply unenforceable.

After that, we only need to make a TM30 report when we:

 

1-Return to Thailand from abroad.

 

2-Change our usual place of address.

 

Just like prescribed by laws  in the first place.

cannot be taxed  Please don’ use that term when dealing with Thai Govt, they can do anything they want, especially when it comes to money.

Is this a “Good Guys In, Bad Guys Out” situation??

Police career

Thaksin was a member of the 10th class of the Armed Forces Academies Preparatory School,^[17] and was then admitted to the Thai Police Cadet Academy. Graduating in 1973, he joined the Royal Thai Police. He received a master's degree in criminal justice from Eastern Kentucky University in the United States in 1975, and three years later was awarded a doctorate in criminal justice at Sam Houston State University in Huntsville, Texas.^{[citation needed]}

Returning to Thailand, he reached the position of Deputy Superintendent of the Policy and Planning Sub-division, General Staff Division, Metropolitan Police Bureau, before resigning his commission in 1987 as a Police Lieutenant Colonel and leaving the police. His former wife, Potjaman Damapong, is the sister of Police General Priewpan Damapong and now uses her mother's maiden name.^[13]: 39

He is a former university lecturer at Royal Police Cadet Academy in 1975–1976.^[18][19]

Thaksin's police lieutenant colonel rank was revoked in September 2015.^[20][21]

10 hours ago, bendejo said:

So it makes the world news that LOS has experienced a mass shooting.  Such a thing is bad for tourism.  How to solve this problem?  Introduce another tourist fee!  Or did this news tidbit really originate in The Onion ?

 

Mad Magazine.............."What Me Worry??"

5 hours ago, ChrisY1 said:

Thamasat 1976....has the event ever been condemned by any government?

I was on Leave in Bangkok from Korea during that one, so many killed, not so many reported, A Thai Officer stole a Huey gunship from Lopari and strafed the streets of Bangkok to 'protect his majesty'  not much news about that.........I don't think anyone knows exactly how many were killed during that one............Peace

21 hours ago, hotchilli said:

 

Isn't that what I said?

Darn it, never should have taken that speed reading course back in the Eighties, I read faster than ever, but comprehend less............Mea Culpa        Peace

5 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

Blank guns are legal, as they are as they say blank, but they should be made of a material that renders them useless when trying to modify them into real guns.

Naah, just leave them flimsy, that way when modified they will explode in the perpetrators hand while firing real bullets, Bet he/she won't try that again.............https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oEV15uVnhG4.          Peace

3 hours ago, webfact said:

approved several immediate and long-term measures.

............wonder what they were??   Order everyone to turn them in??  Good Luck with that.

5 hours ago, 2baht said:

What's the deposit for a new pick up or a Honda Click? ????

How many lottery tickets can you buy with 10,000 baht??

1 hour ago, brianthainess said:

You can take the SCB and stick it where the sun don't shine, even their staff couldn't log into my account using my laptop in their bank.

That would be because SCB just initiated Mobile Banking on 15 August 2023, the computer based Easy Net does not work any longer, you need to create a new account on a cell phone.   I tried, but am not able to make it happen, and am out of country at the moment.  Called the branch and was told they could not resurrect my Easy Net account to check it on line with my computer.  Boggles the mind

On 9/24/2023 at 7:53 PM, Presnock said:

I had more than 35 years with BOA when they came out with that same notice, only I wasn't given 6 months to clear it all up.  Fortunately for me the state dept fed credit union along with Amer citz overseas allowed me to open an account with my Thai address.  I am not sure if someone wanted to open an acct and is

a foreigner if they can join the myriad of folks around the world that fit into your category.  If you check the SDFCU.org address, you will see the many different organizations if one is a member of, can open and acct with this bank.  So far after 3+ years, they have provided excellent service.  Not sure if that helps but can also let you bank legally.

Been with them for 30 years, never an issue...........

2 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Since the RTP is a big pyramid scheme, and up until recently the Biggest Joke was the top dog, it make sense that he has hundreds of millions, if not billions of baht hidden somewhere, and that the straight guy routine was a sham, that so many bought into. However, I am always skeptical of an investigation into one of their own. It rarely results in much, other than a big show that goes nowhere.

Oh, the irony..........

3 hours ago, fredwiggy said:

The ever present selfies will come soon after.

I miss the finger pointing..............bring it back..............Peace

4 hours ago, tai4de2 said:

Not only can you apply for it while you are in the US, it's arguably more convenient to do it that way. When the BOI endorses your application, you apply via eVisa (I believe LA is the designated consulate for Hawaii, not that this matters that much, except that you MUST use the correct one), and the visa is issued as a document you print out and carry with you to enter Thailand. You do not mail your passport anywhere, you do not collect a pile of documents and trudge off to an office in Bangkok, etc.

 

Assuming you have all your documents in order, the whole thing from start to finish can be done in under 6 weeks from the comfort of your home in Hawaii.

Thank you all for the informative replies, I am not ready to travel yet, wonder if there is a time limit on using the completed eVisa - 3 months, 6 months??   Does it have a 'must enter Kingdom before (date)' on the eVisa.............Cheers

20 hours ago, Misty said:

Hi I applied for my initial LTR visa last year while I was outside of Thailand.  The LTR BoI unit approved the application and issued an approval letter. I then had 60 days to either make an appointment in person in Thailand, or to use the approval letter to apply for an LTR e-visa from a US consulate.  I chose to apply for the LTR e-visa from the NY consulate and received the pdf of the visa very quickly.  I then had plenty of time to enter Thailand with the LTR e-visa print out.

I then had plenty of time to enter Thailand with the LTR e-visa print out.  Thank you for the information, very helpful, is there a time limit that you have to use the e-Visa if you are not ready to travel??       Cheers

3 minutes ago, Mike Teavee said:

Here's one for you, over the course of a year I give my mate who works in Bangkok approx. £10,000 in the UK for his regular investing there & stuff he buys for his kids etc..., he pays the equivalent into my Thailand Bank Account.

 

Am I bringing this money into Thailand? 

How is it deposited??  If in a UK Bank account, then no you're not bringing money into Thailand.  I would suspect he pays taxes on his income in Bangkok so taxes have been paid - all is good.   Cheers

2 hours ago, retarius said:

How did you manage to stop paying US taxes? I have not lived in the US since 2005 and always have had to pay up....and no I don't agree with spending my money on endless warmongering. 

The only ways I know are "getting a second passport and  being a Native American and living on a Reservation".   Big misconception is you don't have to pay US taxes after being overseas after so many years........The long arm of the IRS will come and get you, there are lot's of people in jail for income tax evasion..........don't do it.  You can take a Foreign Income Tax deduction if Thailand ever taxes your income, but I don't see that affecting most people here.      Cheers

On 9/22/2023 at 5:11 PM, Debaurazl said:

I recently had my 10-year LTR visa issued under the "Wealthy Pensioner" category after a three-week application period and am sharing my experience. Below I've outlined my application and appointment processes and included notes and tips. In addition, I've explained the benefits I've found with the LTR visa over the Non-Immigrant O.

 

Application Process

1. Created my account on the BOI website: https://visa.boi.go.th/

2. Submitted application and required documents

3. Within 7 business days, received email requesting additional documents

4. Uploaded requested documents to the BOI website

5. Within the next few days, received 2-3 additional emails requesting additional documents

6. Uploaded requested documents within 1-2 days

7. Shortly thereafter, received an email that my application was endorsed by relevant government agencies

8. As requested, I updated my information and uploaded additional required documents to the BOI website

9. Two days later, I received an email that my application was moved to pre-approval status

10. I was asked to email additional required documents, which I did the same day

11. The following day, I received an email that my application was approved for visa issuance

Appointment Process

1. Made an appointment on the BOI website

2. Printed all documents in the "3. COLLECT YOUR LTR VISA" section of this website: https://ltr.boi.go.th/page/visa-issuance-info.html

3. Arrived at the One Start One Stop Investment Center (OSOS) 30 minutes early

4. Submitted my documents at the front desk where my paperwork was checked

5. Sat down and waited comfortably about 10 minutes, and was then asked to sign a couple documents and enter information on a tablet

6. About 10 minutes later, I was escorted to Immigration across the hall to get my picture taken

7. The BOI staff member handed in my documents to Immigration

8. I waited an additional 20 minutes in the OSOS until Immigration contacted BOI

9. I was then led back to Immigration to pay the 50,000 Baht fee using bank transfer (QR code)

10. I sat and waited at Immigration approximately 5 minutes until my name was called

11. Received my passport with the LTR visa and original documents returned

Notes & Tips

• I used my U.S. 1040s and 1099s to show passive income from rental properties

• Most of the email communication was regarding requests for additional insurance documentation

• Documents must be in Thai or English

• Because my spouse is Thai, I had to provide our marriage certificate, the Kor.Ror.2 form and a copy of my spouse's Thai ID

• For me, the application process took 21 calendar days from the day I submitted my application to the day it was approved

• Once the visa is approved for issuance, you have 60 days to have it issued

• If you’re in Thailand, the only option for visa issuance is the (OSOS) in Bangkok

• Once you schedule your appointment, you can reschedule it as many times as you like

• Masks are required at the OSOS but not provided so bring your own

• One staff member attended to me during the entire appointment process (white glove service). He explained everything clearly and answered all my questions

• Although the LTR visa is valid for 10 years as the stamp shows in my passport, Immigration issues a 5-year visa stamp (also in my passport). I was told I will be notified via email 90 days before the 5-year expiration to submit updated financial and insurance information to confirm eligibility. No additional payment will be required

Benefits of LTR Visa over Non-Immigrant O

• I originally entered Thailand on a non-immigrant O visa; the LTR visa is easier and cheaper in the long run

• Because I have a Thai husband, I was not required to show financial information for the Non-Immigrant O; however, I had to do a TM.47 every 90 days, pay separately for the multiple re-entry permit and reapply for the Non-Immigrant O visa every year

• I would have had to pay 1900 Baht for the non-immigrant O visa renewal and 3800 for the mutliple re-entry permit each year so the LTR visa is less expensive

• Multiple re-entry is included in the cost of the LTR visa

• I can use the VIP Fast Track lane at the airport (foreigner side)

• The TM.47 Notification of Staying in the Kingdom is required every year (rather than every 90 days). If I leave the country, I was told to start counting 365 days from my entry stamp. Therefore, if I leave Thailand every year, which I plan to do, the TM.47 is not required

I chose this visa because it was easy for me to meet the financial requirements and I like that I am not required to keep or invest money in Thailand. I can retain my funds in the U.S. where they are earning higher interest.

 

I would be happy to help with any questions regarding the application or appointment processes.

 

LTR visa process explained: https://www.hlbthai.com/thailands-ltr-visa-process-explained/

 

This is all good information, very clear and concise.  One question, I am currently in USA for at least the next 6 months, do you know if I can apply for the LTR Visa here, or do I have to be in Thailand?   Closest Consulate is in California, I am in Hawaii, I would have to mail my passport to them.........Thanx again for informative post.       Cheers

Okay, I'll jump in, who drives on Thai roads at high speed at 3:30 AM  -  Drunks - and crab fishermen??   something doesn't add up.