US Charles Schwab Residency?

[edwarda909]

On 3/3/2025 at 2:21 PM, kimothai said:

Forgot to mention: Security codes/OTPs are sent directly to your Thai number. 

If you have a ipad with a stylus they will accept  your signature, but not a copy and paste

[Tookea]

On 3/2/2025 at 2:59 PM, gamb00ler said:

 

Or if you want an actual US based mobile number, buy an UltraMobile Pay/Go sim on eBay (~15$).  Have a US based friend put it in a phone and connect to the T-mobile network to initialize the sim.  Have your US accomplice mail the sim to you in Thailand.  Configure your UltraMobile sim to use WiFi only for SMS and calls .... and Bob's your uncle.

 

I use a iPhone with esim capability.  My Thai service is on the esim and the UM uses the sim slot.   When I call someone the iPhone automatically uses the sim that was used during the last connection to the same contact.  You can also specify in your contact list which sim to use for each contact.

 

The UM service costs about $3.18 per month if you do not exceed 100 minutes or SMS using WiFi connection.

His point was that he didn't want to keep skirting around the rules. 

[RocketDog]

On 3/3/2025 at 4:21 AM, Everyman said:

Have you ever heard the expression “no good deed goes unpunished?”

 

I think you’re making a hassle for yourself for no good reason.

That's my reaction as well. If you go asking questions and looking for trouble someone will accommodate you.

 

I'll assume the OP has his reasons and move on.

 

I have studied the Thai tax rules, don't owe tax, so I keep records every year to prove such and I won't go looking for a TIN number.

 

Note that those who have and posted here were told the same thing or met with bewilderment from the tax office.

 

Let sleeping authorities alone.