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Marjorie Taylor Greene (yea I know..) finally did grow some balls on a few matters, and questioned him.. Now look what happens to her.. It's a shiitshow. Donald Trump is nothing but a big time bully and a fraud. The fact that he is "the leader of the free world", is the biggest scam and hoax of all times. And he claims he is so popular in other countries, like Europe.. LOL. He is so delusional. Guess what, Donnie, the rest of the world hate you.

That text is obvious. That's what they're cracking down on. But there is no 90/180 rule in Thailand. It's as simple as that. It's not stated anywhere at the immigration, nor that it is discussed an eventual change. Why some foreigners is discussing that, is beyond me, and beyond people who work and live with immigration rules at a daily basis. It's nonsense.

Thanks, but I'm not using Facebook, nor do I have account there (deleted it years ago). Too many conflicting comments and claims. I'm keeping to sources, Thai immigration, visa agents who know the rules inside and out, and youtubers who have been around a while, with a good reputation. The second link you posted is in my opinion not gonna happen (didn't read it though, but I think I understand from the headline..), there is nothing suggesting they're changing to the old (but never enforced) suggestion, 90 days maximum in any 180 days period. Won't happen, in my opinion. We will see how this lands, but the claim above of maximum 90 days in a year, is obviously not true. Thailand needs tourism, and they won't cut both of their legs, and end up with their tourists flocking around other neighbouring countries instead.

It also might indicate that the days of visa run guarantee service from these companies, might be over. They probably can't guarantee it anymore, on individual basis. Too many stamps, and you are at risk also with them.

Okay, so immigration had a clear reason to deny entry then. It was going to happen sooner or later, if he had spent most of the year in Thailand already. Thanks for the clarification.

This is not true, norsurin. I've thoroughly read all the immigration has posted, and I have watched several videos posting about these new guidelines, and it's not stated a maximum of 90 days a year anywhere. I don't know where you have got this from, but you must have misunderstood. Try watching what you did one more time, maybe you get it. If your lawyer is feeding you with this information, he is absolutely wrong. There is no 90 days limit a year for tourists. That's 100% sure.

Did he already spend 180 days in Thailand this year? Did he stay a week or so outside of Thailand before trying to enter? They are cracking down on repeatedly runs, yes.

You have misunderstood this new regulations. Of course you will get more than 90 days a year in Thailand, just like before. But it seems 180 days will be a limit. They are limiting the local extensions to be only one 30 days a year, and one 7 days a year. You can still enter Thailand on a visa exemption a few times a year, depending on how long you'll stay each time. If you choose to stay the full 60 days, pluss 30 days extension, you'll probably only get one more 60 days visa exemption, around 5 months total. Or 60+30, plus 60+7, 157 days. If I needed (I don't, I'm on retirement visa) those visa exemptions to stay as long as I would like, I would try to enter on a 60 days visa exemption 3 times a year, with at least a week or more between, maybe not using the full 60 days, but with no extensions, and so keeping it under 180 days. That is still on the table, immigration is not saying otherwise.

90 days visa exemption in Thailand? What is your nationality?

You can safely add Krungsri Bank to your list. Many expats in Pattaya have opened their account there, after the BBL issues, me included, and I couldn't ask for a better bank. App works perfect for just about everything, and there are lots of (yellow) ATMs.

Correct, but somehow agents still do it. Residing in Pattaya (incl. TM30), many were taken to the immigration in Bangkok to get their retirement visa (and extension in one, 3+12). This was based on the recent difficulties with banks and such, in Pattaya. Some could open bank accounts for instance at Krungsri, at Pattaya Central Festival, with the immigration work done in Bangkok. I know, perhaps off topic in this thread, just saying.

Yes, some might in fact save money being taxed in Thailand. Depends on your income of course. But lower end state pensions are without taxes in Norway up to 270.000 kroner (860k-ish baht) , so in Thailand you'll be taxed quite a bit from that. But it's pretty progressive above 270k. From a high end state pension, maybe adding some private pension, there are usually quite a bit to save being taxed in Thailand instead. It's generally not as bad as people think to be taxed in Thailand. And no one will end up being taxed twice with a DTA without being reimbursed.

No need for congratulations. Many foreigners have paid taxes for years in Thailand already, on a double tax agreement. Scandinavians mostly. For instance in Norway, the tax rules states that you must pay taxes to Thailand if you live there more than half the year. You in fact have no choice, if you want to obey the law in both countries, and it has been done smoothly enough.

Say what? Many foreigners file and pay taxes in Thailand. Even those with a dual tax agreement with Thailand (you'll be credited or reimbursed if you do so).

Its not my spending I'm worried about. It's my missus'. I might be too soft to say no from time to time. However, after finishing off my credit cards, I'm much more comfortable with just saying "no, no money!" No need to question if Thailand is right for me. It definitely is. I've been here for two decades, and still happy here.

Right, but if you receive a minimum pension in most countries from 67 or so, you wouldn't have had to pay in anything at all. That's to include mums taking care of children and home, and others who haven't been able to work much during their life. Thailand also do have a minimum "pension", but it's just a few hundred baht. They should afford to increase it quite a bit, but this is a cultural shift. The elderly's sons and daughters have been supporting their parents for centuries.

Who knows these days 😂😂

From Switzerland, to Netherlands, to Norway.. That was a bit confusing. Are we sure they got the right country on top here?

Just as I thought. Tomahawks are off the table, as soon as Putin was on the phone. What a coward and a joke. TACO.

TACO at it again. Putin is playing Trump like a fiddle, every single time. Does anyone really think this is going to be any different? For crying out loud, does Trump ever learn? Zelensky can say bye bye to tomahawks now.

Trump can believe he has negotiated peace at 20 conflicts and wars, he will still not be in consideration for next year's Nobel peace price. He is failing at all counts in America for that.

Funny that, when this administration weed out hundreds of thousands of (not only illegal) workers in America and deport them, who is going to fill up the jobs at the numerous of plants and facilities they think foreign countries will invest in (which they won't btw)? Americans in general want the creme a la creme jobs which pays well, and these ain't it. His plan is quite genius, isn't it.

10% of the Chinese market is in fact still quite a bit in dollars. But yes, the more reason China won't be bullied. They will do just like they did the last time, when their tariffs almost matched the US (125% vs 145%). You don't fafo with the Chinese. I thought Trump had learnt his lesson last time, but heck no.

You can say that, but if the US force China to stop exporting goods to the US (nobody wants to buy Chinese products for twice the price), China will do the same to the US. US products won't be sold in China, they will be to expensive. So yes, China will definitely follow this spiral, just like they did the last time.

Not only that, but the trillions of dollar investment the orange baboon thinks other countries then will invest in America, is definitely not happening. His "plan" had so many holes that it's just like a Swiss cheese.