@lukydip
French expat in Thailand
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Registration: 24 April 2017
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Schooling options for my daughter by Tonysamui33
Hi!I live in Lamai with my 13 years old daughter, and the biggest problem is to find a school for her. Personally, I have lives here for about 24 years, and everything was great through kinder garden and the 3 first years at a private school here. ...
Hi theredid you check school fee in other city as koh samui is an island and touristic area.Personnally without any pension and income, when I came in Thailand ( Chiang Mai ) my daughter enter british cambridge accredited school at the age of 6 ... Read More
Pay personal income tax in Thailand over funds brought in from abroad by HKT Expat
In 2022 I stayed over 180 days in Thailand. I did not work in Thailand. I have funds/savings in Europe and make transfers to my Thai Bank account. I requested for a Tax Identification number but the officer asked me to show my bankbook and want to ...
@HKT ExpatBy the way I wonder what is the code shown in your passbook ?For example Bangkok Bank use FTT ( Foreign Telex Transfer ) for Foreign TransactionHowever people using service like WISE, even they specify the reason of transfer as long term ... Read More
Pay personal income tax in Thailand over funds brought in from abroad by HKT Expat
In 2022 I stayed over 180 days in Thailand. I did not work in Thailand. I have funds/savings in Europe and make transfers to my Thai Bank account. I requested for a Tax Identification number but the officer asked me to show my bankbook and want to ...
dual taxation treaty does not mean you don't pay tax to the other country. I will explain my situations in the past between France and England.Working in England - paying tax on work incomeRenting house in France - And paying taxes in France for ... Read More
Linking PayPal account with Kasikorn bank account In Bangkok. by Amy14344
HelloI'm working as a freelancer for a Western company, and i have a PayPal account, I was wondering if I could link it to the Kasikorn bank here in Thailand. Thanks in advance.
In my case Paypal thailand I closed it longtime ago as I never used it However I keep a UK paypal ink to UK HSBC account, and to move money in Thailand from UK I use Wise or Xendpay Read More
Chaing Mai to My cloud by Guest8763
Anyone know how to get to Mae Taeng District from Chaing Mai. We going to a resort Mr Cloud in the mountains. We want to do public transport not a private driver.
I don't think any public transportation will go somewhere like that in mountain - Best solution is to rent an SUV and drive there as they said in the resort website ( you will have same problem to leave the resort after only private expensive SUV ... Read More
m.e.t.v by shansen88576
I have been to talk with immigration in nakon ratchasima and was told I can get a multiple entry Thai visa in laos but only 30 days in Cambodia. I thought m.e.t.v were no longer available but they insist that I can only in laos. Anyone share any ...
You can also check the solution more expensive of ThailandElite visa, 500,000 THB for 5 years ( VAT included ). You still have to extend every year. Multiple entries visa. They also have concierge services for bank account opening, driving licence, ... Read More
m.e.t.v by shansen88576
I have been to talk with immigration in nakon ratchasima and was told I can get a multiple entry Thai visa in laos but only 30 days in Cambodia. I thought m.e.t.v were no longer available but they insist that I can only in laos. Anyone share any ...
Why you not go for spouse visa ? depending on how long you want to stay here. After you can check with some agent, I have read on internet many propose financial solution ( not clear what they do with immigration, about legality or borderline ), ... Read More
m.e.t.v by shansen88576
I have been to talk with immigration in nakon ratchasima and was told I can get a multiple entry Thai visa in laos but only 30 days in Cambodia. I thought m.e.t.v were no longer available but they insist that I can only in laos. Anyone share any ...
That is strange because for Multiple Entries (maximum stay up to 60 days per entry) you need a letter from your employer, and for that need to apply from your country. Below some requirements ( Thai embassy in London ) : Original bank statement ... Read More
share information about immigration by bill kip
Some one mentioned something about immigration revising the do not work list. I think that they also mentioned making changes to allow people with highly specialized backgrounds to be able to provide such services in Thailand. I would like to hear ...
I think it is not immigration but each year you have a road map from BOI ( the Board of investment ), with a version ( 4.0 now ) : http://www.boi.go.th/upload/content/BOI%20DSG%20CD_for%20Asian%20Leadership%20Conference_Final_55892.pdf This show ... Read More
Leaving the UK & keeping UK bank accounts? by florence_n
Hi there, I am a French national that has been living in London for almost 2 years. I am about to leave the UK and move to Tunisia. Am I allowed to keep my bank accounts (current + saving) although I won't be a UK resident anymore? If yes, ...
I am french , I left UK in 2012 after 10 years there and now live in Thailand. I keep bank account in 2 different banks with address in UK ( friend ), this account are more to get my visa card and move money around However for saving I move all in ... Read More
STUDYING ITALIAN in Asoke Area, Bangkok. by kaewsaisnidvongs
Hello, Does anyone recommend me where can I study Italian language (for beginner) in Sukhumvit or Asoke areas? Thank you
Some ideas... Firstly you should try to contact Thai Italian chamber of commerce, they might propose teaching lessons or provide you relevant informations You can try some free app on mobile phone like duolingo, or others You can look also for ... Read More
O-A Visa and work by chanceoh
Hi there members. My name is Barry. I am going to Thailand this September with my Thai wife. I am on an 0/A retirement visa. It says that I am not allowed to work. I like to use my hands. If I physically help my wife renovate her home, is that ...
Think the general rule about this is you should not be making money out of any work done, so what you have listed seems acceptable.Not really, the definition of "work" under the Foreign Employment Act" is very wide, and can be ... Read More
Obtain a non-immigrant “O” visa from Thai Immigration
As you read in the title, it is about obtaining visa in Thailand by Thai immigration. Many people think that they need to leave Thailand to get a visa in Thai embassy abroad but in fact there are 2 forms called TM.86 and TM.87, maybe not well ... Read More
Nonot from the Philippines-inquiry for legit agency for internship by Nonot Beja
Hey guys! i would like to know if you have any legit agency list offering internships in Bangkok? I actually saw one but i was wondering if you guys could help me out if the agency I'm planning to take is legit or a scam. I really need your ...
I had a look at their website and I noticed the following : - Price through paypal with fee 4.5% - price range from 100 USD to 1750 USD with a link to paypal but no explanations about what is included inside the 23 packages !! they proposed, you ... Read More
Recommendations for maid/housekeeper in Chiang Mai by mrmarkt
July 2017 Please can anyone recommend a maid/housekeeper to work five/six days a week in Hang Dong? Maybe someone who has worked with an expat family before and who can speak basic English. Must be comfortable around (two very friendly) dogs and ...
you can post here an advert in jobs section look also and post in craiglist alternatively if you live in a secure mooban ( gated community ) in hang dong, talk to security guard as he check all maids who enter everyday also talk to the people in ... Read More