Arild Huitfeldt
Australian expat in Thailand
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About me
Australian
Speaks English
Registration: 31 December 2020
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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 ...
@Angela FarlamSounds pretty good & best 2 sort out Medical cover in Thailand.Best go see an English or Australian Visa person to help u with everything.Hope all goes well & enjoy living in Thailand. 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 ...
@martinoo2002 Absolutely untrue Read More
Tax laws. Is it happening? by Teatowel
I've just been watching some videos about these new tax laws. I was intending on renting out my apartment here in Australia and living on that money plus some savings account interest. Both are taxed here at the full rate but now I understand ...
@martinoo2002U r a Thailand resident if u spend 180 days or more a year in Thailand & YES U R LIABLE 2 PAY TAX ON ANY INCOME U BRING IN2 THAILAND THAT U HAVE NOT PAID TAX ON IN YOUR OWN COUNTRY. Read More
Tax laws. Is it happening? by Teatowel
I've just been watching some videos about these new tax laws. I was intending on renting out my apartment here in Australia and living on that money plus some savings account interest. Both are taxed here at the full rate but now I understand ...
@rbakker..In his case no as have reciprocal DTA with Thailand.But it is govt Pension u pay tax on it to Thailand govt Read More
Salary for "Family Helper" by rzugnoni
We have what we call a "Family Helper" for lack of a better term. He does most of the cooking, cleaning, building maintenance, and heavy yard work along with misc., errands. He also acts as our driver from time to time. He also cares for us if one ...
I myself am not in your situation but if your truly like this guy & all he does for you & your family I would be paying him about 10,000bht per month Read More
Evolution of banking services in Thailand by Cheryl
Hello everyone, With rapid technological advancements, banking services are digitizing at lightning speed. Expats are thus propelled into a new era of options and payment methods, disrupting the traditional banking services of local ...
@banwanna..let's hope it takes years as all it means is Banks make more money on charges & people end up losing BIGLY & don't get the great bargain of paying cash & getting a Discount Read More
My Experience Getting a Retirement Visa by Paul_Adams
US Citizen 2 week trip presently and returning in May for one month I was able to obtain a non-O, 90 day visa through the Washington DC embassy. I was shocked that they issued that to me without being in Thailand. I did not have to get insurance, ...
@ronstaff he's in Pattaya darkside.EXPRESS VISA DIRECT***Jimmy..Also on :Messenger & LINEHE is also a Law Office & only guy I trust .Say hello from me..He is great so all the best. I'm in Australia at present with Stage 4 Cancer ... Read More
My Experience Getting a Retirement Visa by Paul_Adams
US Citizen 2 week trip presently and returning in May for one month I was able to obtain a non-O, 90 day visa through the Washington DC embassy. I was shocked that they issued that to me without being in Thailand. I did not have to get insurance, ...
@ronstaffwhat u say is basically true but I've never heard of being charged 25,000bht to put money in 2 get 1 year O visa..way over the top.I pay 14,500bht each year 2 get my 1 year O Reirement visa with visa shop on Darkside...So don't pay that ... Read More
My Experience Getting a Retirement Visa by Paul_Adams
US Citizen 2 week trip presently and returning in May for one month I was able to obtain a non-O, 90 day visa through the Washington DC embassy. I was shocked that they issued that to me without being in Thailand. I did not have to get insurance, ...
@martinoo2002I went through it & immigration put 2 many road blocks at getting it & also with marriage Visa as by u not getting either or both they make $ from kick backs when u have 2 get a visa shop or immigration themselves 2 put money in ... Read More
My Experience Getting a Retirement Visa by Paul_Adams
US Citizen 2 week trip presently and returning in May for one month I was able to obtain a non-O, 90 day visa through the Washington DC embassy. I was shocked that they issued that to me without being in Thailand. I did not have to get insurance, ...
@ThaiTim yes and mostly BS Read More
Spouse Visa by North24
Good morning Has anyone any information on the procédure. I know about all the documents but the amount needed to declare. 400k ? Also I was told another way is to provide a document to prove your monthly income of 40000 THB. If you did not ...
Yes I should have said you can also use Visa services 2 get your 1 yr visa but Jomtien immigration also do it which is strange but it brings them in extra money or even Visa shop right next door & I've been doing it for the last 15yrs Read More
Spouse Visa by North24
Good morning Has anyone any information on the procédure. I know about all the documents but the amount needed to declare. 400k ? Also I was told another way is to provide a document to prove your monthly income of 40000 THB. If you did not ...
I think the 40,000bht a month letter from.your Thai bank must show you have deposited 40,000bht a month & I believe it must come from overseas.MY wife & I had so much trouble with marriage documents & Bank letters needed by Thai ... Read More
Unhappy Farangs by Anton&Jacky
I am subscribed to a few Thai/Farang Forums. To do research for my planned immigration to Thailand. I just saw a website that disturbed me a lot.I noticed on many forums there is a lot of negativity from expats in Thailand. Many seems to be unhappy ...
Thank you. Home in September for my 75th birthday all going well ..looking 4ward to 1 month home with Thai lady & my dog Read More
Unhappy Farangs by Anton&Jacky
I am subscribed to a few Thai/Farang Forums. To do research for my planned immigration to Thailand. I just saw a website that disturbed me a lot.I noticed on many forums there is a lot of negativity from expats in Thailand. Many seems to be unhappy ...
@cliffsao Some r 4 sure I met my wife in a bar within 30mins of getting off plane & booked in2 Hotel & been 2gether 24 yrs..all good mostly but now I'm back in Australia with Stage 4 Melanoma Cancer & looking at 2yrs treatment if it ... Read More
Buriram thai baht price per Rai ? by Info2831
Hello I'm new to this forum and living with my newly pregnant thai girlfriend at her parents in Burriram.I have a property in the UK that provides some rental but also looking at work I can do remotely as gf's parents have offered some of their land ...
Be very careful as once u build house on father in laws land it becomes his house. Land price u need 2 check with a farang living their but sounds a bit high for Buriham.My NZ mate married girl from their built house for them & another house for ... Read More