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martinoo2002

martinoo2002

Serial expat

Dutch expat in Thailand

Forum posts

546

Contacts

2

About me

Dutch

Speaks 6.5 languages

Registration: 19 July 2023

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martinoo2002 replied to a thread
4 days ago
scbrock

Obtaining a Thai drivers license by scbrock

HelloMy motorbike license is expiring and I wanted to renew it but also to get a car driver's license. I have a Thai motorbike license I have never hada car Thai license. When I go to the land transport office I believe it's calledIf I want to get ...

martinoo2002

When you do yourself pretty easy for 550 thb per DLI am not a fan of using agents... Read More

martinoo2002 replied to a thread
4 days ago
lenichan7

90 day online reporting (retirement) working better now? by lenichan7

Sorry for another topic, I was wondering how reliable the online reporting tool is working now because a few topics from 2023 and 2024 mentioned some problems with the system, is it working better than before?

martinoo2002

The 1 time it did not work was after i have change my passport back in 2019. Kindly. - @Never done that This is the only time you have to do manually as ler information...after that online works again. Read More

martinoo2002 replied to a thread
4 days ago
lenichan7

90 day online reporting (retirement) working better now? by lenichan7

Sorry for another topic, I was wondering how reliable the online reporting tool is working now because a few topics from 2023 and 2024 mentioned some problems with the system, is it working better than before?

martinoo2002

@el escondido Not sure what you are implying and I prefer you do not put words in my mouth....Ahm no, I will never make these mistakes because with any annual extension I have to proof every circumstanceand requirement for my extension of stay ... Read More

martinoo2002 replied to a thread
5 days ago
scbrock

Obtaining a Thai drivers license by scbrock

HelloMy motorbike license is expiring and I wanted to renew it but also to get a car driver's license. I have a Thai motorbike license I have never hada car Thai license. When I go to the land transport office I believe it's calledIf I want to get ...

martinoo2002

@martinoo2002 use your IDL + your home country DL togetherIf your DL is not in English you might need to legalize at EmbassyGo for a quick visit to LTO....just to be sure Read More

martinoo2002 replied to a thread
5 days ago
lenichan7

90 day online reporting (retirement) working better now? by lenichan7

Sorry for another topic, I was wondering how reliable the online reporting tool is working now because a few topics from 2023 and 2024 mentioned some problems with the system, is it working better than before?

martinoo2002

@Walnutcharles did you try this link.??https://tm47.immigration.go.th Read More

martinoo2002 replied to a thread
5 days ago
scbrock

Obtaining a Thai drivers license by scbrock

HelloMy motorbike license is expiring and I wanted to renew it but also to get a car driver's license. I have a Thai motorbike license I have never hada car Thai license. When I go to the land transport office I believe it's calledIf I want to get ...

martinoo2002

@scbrock The only thing I can say is this; If you live here longer than 3 (or 6) months you need MUST have a Thai DLYour international license will be not honored in case of an accident, by police and or insurance. And yes, they told it was OK, but ... Read More

martinoo2002 replied to a thread
5 days ago
kevh

Gardening Question by kevh

We’re trying to get rid of weeds from our lawn in Thailand. In England, we use ‘ Weed and Feed’ which kills the weeds and promotes grass growth but we haven’t seen anything like it so far in Thailand. Can anyone over here ...

martinoo2002

@kevh In Bangkok at our house we lived in a 'respectable' moo baan and the garden was maybe 100m2 front and sides.Fruit trees, grass and plants, we found a list in the house with all important telephone numbers and that included a gardener. 3-5 ... Read More

martinoo2002 replied to a thread
5 days ago
lenichan7

90 day online reporting (retirement) working better now? by lenichan7

Sorry for another topic, I was wondering how reliable the online reporting tool is working now because a few topics from 2023 and 2024 mentioned some problems with the system, is it working better than before?

martinoo2002

I have am doing it since 2020. Never missed a heartbeat... I moved address 2 times - @martinoo2002 You are a very very lucky man.....congratulations.... - @el escondido I am by far not the only one... try and see if it works.... Read More

martinoo2002 replied to a thread
6 days ago
lenichan7

90 day online reporting (retirement) working better now? by lenichan7

Sorry for another topic, I was wondering how reliable the online reporting tool is working now because a few topics from 2023 and 2024 mentioned some problems with the system, is it working better than before?

martinoo2002

I have am doing it since 2020. Never missed a heartbeat... I moved address 2 times Read More

martinoo2002 replied to a thread
6 days ago
kevh

Gardening Question by kevh

We’re trying to get rid of weeds from our lawn in Thailand. In England, we use ‘ Weed and Feed’ which kills the weeds and promotes grass growth but we haven’t seen anything like it so far in Thailand. Can anyone over here ...

martinoo2002

I found this on the webhttps://aseannow.com/topic/982087-selective-weed-killer/https://www.lazada.co.th/tag/lawn-weed-killer/Maintaining a lawn is a first time for me, I used to have a gardener and now regret I did not pay attention to his work.If ... Read More

martinoo2002 replied to a thread
6 days ago
kevh

Gardening Question by kevh

We’re trying to get rid of weeds from our lawn in Thailand. In England, we use ‘ Weed and Feed’ which kills the weeds and promotes grass growth but we haven’t seen anything like it so far in Thailand. Can anyone over here ...

martinoo2002

@kevh In Thailand people are not measured by how much money they have, but by the size of their garden....not kidding, urban rumor Read More

martinoo2002 replied to a thread
last week
kevh

Gardening Question by kevh

We’re trying to get rid of weeds from our lawn in Thailand. In England, we use ‘ Weed and Feed’ which kills the weeds and promotes grass growth but we haven’t seen anything like it so far in Thailand. Can anyone over here ...

martinoo2002

I would like to know that too Read More

martinoo2002 replied to a thread
last week
cthierrymk

Taxes in Thailand by cthierrymk

Dear all, March is the month to fill in Tax Form !! I would like to open a discussion on this topic and know from those who live in Thailand for more than 180 days if they are paying taxes or claiming taxes in some specific cases. 1) You get ...

martinoo2002

@Never done that You start with b) but a) clearly mentions it, at least for me(a) pensions (and another similar remunerations) arising in a Contracting State and paid to a resident of the other Contracting State; It can not be more clear......Also, ... Read More

martinoo2002 replied to a thread
last week
cthierrymk

Taxes in Thailand by cthierrymk

Dear all, March is the month to fill in Tax Form !! I would like to open a discussion on this topic and know from those who live in Thailand for more than 180 days if they are paying taxes or claiming taxes in some specific cases. 1) You get ...

martinoo2002

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 ... Read More

martinoo2002 replied to a thread
last week
cthierrymk

Taxes in Thailand by cthierrymk

Dear all, March is the month to fill in Tax Form !! I would like to open a discussion on this topic and know from those who live in Thailand for more than 180 days if they are paying taxes or claiming taxes in some specific cases. 1) You get ...

martinoo2002

@JonSt However this still means that you need to submit a tax return, before March 31, and, like I experienced and mentioned a few times, you can deduct paid pension or receive a tax credit for same amount. If you go to the tax office yourself it ... Read More