PaulWyatt333
English expat in Thailand
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English
Lives in Bangkok
Registration: 03 September 2014
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New Tax laws from January 2024 by sowo
Good Morning folks. Steve here from Australia. In the process of organising retirement in Thailand and now hit with a change in tax laws for money sent there. Looks bad. Does anyone on the ground there have any clarification of these laws? Thanks ...
@Leeds forever! It depends what country you've already been taxed in and what the DTA says. The UK/Thai 1981 tax agreement does not cover private or state pensions, so it is relevant what the definition of earnings Thai authorities are using. Read More
Secure your financial assets as an expat in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As we navigate the exciting world of living and working in Thailand, it's essential to make informed decisions about our financial future. We’d love to hear about the different investment options available for expats: how ...
I have both Bangkok Bank and Krungthai bank accounts and both are similar. Their RMFs certainly offer international investments. As to anything further than that I don't know. Read More
Secure your financial assets as an expat in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, As we navigate the exciting world of living and working in Thailand, it's essential to make informed decisions about our financial future. We’d love to hear about the different investment options available for expats: how ...
Are you moving to Thailand as your location says Mauritius? If you pay tax in Thailand, then consider RMFs and SSFs which can save you Thai tax (see https://www.bangkokbank.com/en/Personal/Save-And-Invest/Mutual-Funds/RMF-SSF but all banks do them). ... Read More
Expat Life Insurance by Unclegrenv
Hi Chaps New here. Nice to meet you. I have been looking into life insurance to care for my Thai wife and son when I eventually curl up my toes and I am finding it difficult. I asked for a quote for 300,000 British pounds over 20 years and the ...
Hi Philip, Ours is worldwide cover but if you don't need it until next year, please get in touch then. Best Read More
Expat Life Insurance by Unclegrenv
Hi Chaps New here. Nice to meet you. I have been looking into life insurance to care for my Thai wife and son when I eventually curl up my toes and I am finding it difficult. I asked for a quote for 300,000 British pounds over 20 years and the ...
I sent you a message, let me know if I can help. Read More
UK Expat - Does my present full pension allowance continue? by paulsmith8138
Not sure how you put the question but here are my facts . I receive a full single allowance UK pension for a male British citizen for the last two years because the last 2 years I have been granted full UK residence . Before the last 2 years I was ...
Hi Paul, I would ask them to confirm, but my understanding is you get the uplift for the years you are UK resident again but would lose the uplift on the years you were not UK resident on returning offshore. Read More
New members of the Thailand forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Thailand forum? Dont know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hello, I'm Paul I've lived in Bangkok for almost 6 years now and it is very much home. Having worked in UK pensions since 1985, I arrived here on the back of a round the world trip and Thailand is now in my heart. I have recently set up my ... Read More