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Not true. Used them about a month ago for my visa, no problems at all getting an account with BB.

Just signed with Pacific Cross using Macallan as a broker. 46k per year with a 20k deductible and inpatient only. Only exclusion is hyperlipidemia and both Jack at Macallan and another broker at AA ensured me that heart attack, stroke, etc. would be covered as it would be very difficult for the insurance company to proof that it was caused directly by the hyperlipidemia. I tried to protest to the wording in the exclusion, but went along with it eventually. I see the insurance as an emergency situation help and I might cancel it at a later point when it becomes to expensive, e.g. after 70 or if I have a big claim at one point, cancer or something that would make my premium skyrocket.

I'm in a similar position, just moved here on the 26th and getting hammered by my danish banks, and Interactive Brokers as well, to provide tax information. I have Saxo in Denmark, but not sure I will continue using them because of their ridiculous fees (at least compared to IBKR), as well as two other danish banks. Santander asks specifically for a tax ID number. Did you end up getting a TIN?

Thanks, that's good to know 🤗

How long have you been with them and how has the premium progressed during that time?

Anyone used them as a broker for health insurance and can share their experience? Thanks, Jon

I'm in a similar situation and this is probably the most helpful article I've come across... https://www.thethailandlife.com/expat-tax-thailand#Income_Earned_Prior_to_Living_Retiring_in_Thailand

Took 3 days for me here in Denmark, can't complain either 🤗

Thought I'd give an update after having used BIC Flex 5 for a while now. It's actually much better quality than Gillette Fusion 5. Better durability as well. Will definitely try the other options from BIC once I'm in Thailand.

Will do, thanks for the helpful advice

Thanks. Would be great if there was any official information available online, but there does not seem to be. When filling out my visa application I was asked to enter a departure date as the visa is a 90 day visa. This is a bit confusing and can lead one to believe there is need for a ticket out of Thailand. I opted for the single entry as I figure I can change this when I get my 1 year extension. The email with my visa does state "Airlines may ask for the details of this e-mail so they can carry out checks to allow you to board the plane", so that in a way indicates that an onward ticket is not needed.

Ok, thanks for your input, but I'm not sure a second call would help much. Plus it sounded pretty random what she was saying, so I wouldn't trust it unless I had it in writing.

You obviously didn't read what I wrote...

Thank you Jack 🤗

Got my O visa approved, have a one way ticket for next month, but I find conflicting information online on whether I need an onward/return ticket or not? Called Thai Airways and the person I talked to was about as useful as having a conversation with the wall.

Saxo bank, serviced from the Singapore office. That is what I'm planning to use when I move to Thailand next month.

Great thread, lots of good information. This link has helped my understanding, thought I'd share it here. https://www.thethailandlife.com/expat-tax-thailand

A brilliant example of MAGA logic 🤣

The target is the American economy.

Thanks Per, very good info (especially for me :))

I don't think that is an option here, the danish authorities always get their money 😅

Just talked to the Danish tax authorities. Basically all pensions, both government and private, can be taxed in both countries, but as the tax percentage in Denmark is a minimum of 38%, this means that there will be no taxation from the Thai authorities as the DTA prevents double taxation. This is just as I thought it was.

Ok, I understand. That's really good considering the tax rate in Norway compared to Thailand I guess? I'm looking into the conditions for the Denmark/Thailand DTA myself.

What do you mean you get back all the tax that you have paid? So you pay in Norway, and again in Thailand, and then get a refund from Thailand?

30 baht... I paid 275 baht for 3 BIC razors here in Denmark 😁 I will give DIY a try for sure