JonSt
Danish looking for information about Thailand
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Registration: 31 December 2023
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Banking in Thailand by hollytg2003
Hi, I already have a Thai bank account but I’m looking to moving all my monies to that bank however what concerns me is using a debit card to purchase online for example and the card getting used for fraudulent activity?Therefore what ...
@martinoo2002 I never thought of that, and most likely not necessary where I live at the moment, but when I move to Thailand, I might just do that :) Read More
Health insurance qualifications by madbrain
I am 48 and early retired, currently living in the US, and considering expatriating to Thailand. I have a double digit list of chronic medical conditions which require care, mainly prescriptions, supplements and regular lab tests. I have already ...
OA retirement visa requires a health insurance while O does not. Both require you to be at least 50 year old. Most people go for the O visa as far as I know. Read More
Leaving for Siam by charlesmbasso
Dear All,I am Charles. French Citizen. The maze of Life has me being single now and I chose to leave France for Thailand next January. I shall probably live in Hua Hin after considerations gathered on the Web. I am puzzled by the choice of Health ...
Have you looked at the O visa instead? Does not require health insurance. Read More
Professional pet sitter by Julie Mayger
I am working in the UK as a pet sitter / dog walker, etc. I am 66 and now claim the UK State Pension. Widowed, no children. Fit. Self-employed.Would I be able to come to Thailand and do pet sitting and dog walking? I really do not want to retire. I ...
Have a look here...https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=143921 Read More
The right place for us! by Jules2702
So husband and I are starting the process of moving to Thailand. We have already moved from England to Scotland which was like moving to a different country!! So this move should be easy! We are going to bring our dogs with us, so if anyone has ...
The pollution in Chiang Mai is the reason why it is off my list of places to retire. Everything else about the place looks great. Read More
Retirement Visa help and tips by Angela Farlam
I moved to Australia from the UK 18 years ago and have also I been traveling to Thailand for seventeen years since my son moved to Bangkok. I am now hoping to move there on a retirement visa within a few months. I'm thinking the one where you ...
I don't believe you need a police clearance for the non immigrant O visa at all. Also, applying for the O visa from your home country is probably a better idea. This way you have 90 days to get everything ready for the 1 year extension. Regarding ... Read More
Two islands : Can anyone assist ? by pressuser
few years ago I visited Bangkok, Bangkok, Krabi, Phuket. We went on a boat to two islands in the middle of the ocean. There was a bar, music, food. I cant remember where we departed or what the islands are named or the name of the cruise. Can ...
Phi Phi Island perhaps? Read More
Tax on Foreign-sourced income remitted to Thailand by Zeus.wmo
For anyone who is interested, there is a comprehensive Tax Guide on this topic on the ThaiVisa website under the "Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments" forum. There is also a separate thread for questions on the topic. It's been ongoing for ...
I'm pretty sure the DTAs are country specific in the EU. E.g. in Denmark, I have to pay danish taxes on my pension even if I live abroad. Read More
Thailand Health care by ab36
Hi My Thai girlfriend spends a fortune on health care, but everything I read suggests that health care should be free in Thailand for citizens.I understand, from a bit of research, that she might only be eligible for free health care in the area ...
@ab36Are you by any chance paying for this health care? Read More
Tax on Foreign-sourced income remitted to Thailand by Zeus.wmo
For anyone who is interested, there is a comprehensive Tax Guide on this topic on the ThaiVisa website under the "Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments" forum. There is also a separate thread for questions on the topic. It's been ongoing for ...
Even more drama for this topic :)https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/general/2805305/new-overseas-income-rules-proposed Read More
Capital gains from foreign stocks and taxes by JonSt
I’ve been going back and forth whether to retire in the Philippines or Thailand and with the new Thai tax law I’m back to thinking Philippines is a better deal.I live in Denmark which has a tax treaty with Philippines. This means that ...
@Lotus EaterIt used to be that most companies had a mandatory 15% contribution of ones salary, but now more and more companies, including mine, have made it optional with a minimum of e.g. 3% that covers at least health and life insurance. I do not ... Read More
Capital gains from foreign stocks and taxes by JonSt
I’ve been going back and forth whether to retire in the Philippines or Thailand and with the new Thai tax law I’m back to thinking Philippines is a better deal.I live in Denmark which has a tax treaty with Philippines. This means that ...
@bigpearlYeah, it's sad, and true, the government pension is not even in my calculations of having enough money to retire. The tiny bit I will get at some point if I'm still alive, will just be a little bit extra fun money :) Read More
Capital gains from foreign stocks and taxes by JonSt
I’ve been going back and forth whether to retire in the Philippines or Thailand and with the new Thai tax law I’m back to thinking Philippines is a better deal.I live in Denmark which has a tax treaty with Philippines. This means that ...
SAXO is in a process of closing all accounts of clients that are Philippine residents. -@emvaningenBummer, but I will just find another broker then Read More
Capital gains from foreign stocks and taxes by JonSt
I’ve been going back and forth whether to retire in the Philippines or Thailand and with the new Thai tax law I’m back to thinking Philippines is a better deal.I live in Denmark which has a tax treaty with Philippines. This means that ...
@emvaningenAs far as I understand from this, there is no tax on income/gain from stock unless it's domestic. Read More
Capital gains from foreign stocks and taxes by JonSt
I’ve been going back and forth whether to retire in the Philippines or Thailand and with the new Thai tax law I’m back to thinking Philippines is a better deal.I live in Denmark which has a tax treaty with Philippines. This means that ...
@Lotus EaterYes, more or less any income after you retire and receive state pension will affect it.The private pension (which in a way is mandatory) will give me monthly payments over a period of 10 years. There is also a small portion of it that is ... Read More