Vlad Doguilev

I spoke with couple different local solicitors and it would be much better to simply make a will for Thai assets in Thai & English languages. Would have to do it myself in the near future and simply cross-reference the other will for assets ... Read More

@border hopper - I started to bring cash with me and use TT Exchange in Pattaya to get better exchange. If transfer of AU$ into Thai Baht: when ANZ transferred into Thai Baht in Australia - overall loss of about a thousand AU$ happened to feed ... Read More

@Bigrad Wolf even if next door condo have higher price per sq. meter, it does not guarantee doubled price for sale of your condo. Construction materials got significant increase in prices around many countries, but in Thailand locals have ... Read More

@Sonia_says_yes - I did everything myself without giving bribes. It was simply faster to pass local DL test in Pattaya instead of going to verify in Australian embassy why our state authorities just mail change of address sticker. Same side of the ... Read More

@marcson72 - stay overnight at any hotel and get their address for the bank from hotel bill, buy a local SIM from any 7-11 by showing your passport. Now it is a bit too late. For Australian passport holders giving a "fee" or technically bribing any ... Read More

@marcson72 Why did you even bother to go to any of "helpers" in the first place???? Just go to the bank with your current visa and get it done yourself. Even alleged insurance pushed by the banks would be cheaper for the first year and you can tell ... Read More

In my case: there was over 1 mil. THB in local bank waiting for the new condo to be constructed after over a year of delays. Did not bother with monkey business involving local legal junkies due to professional standing (for Australians I can verify ... Read More

@johnallan72 = looking for a condo: To purchase or to Rent? When I was on FIFO from Perth to Barrow Island a decade ago, it was reasonable with AU$ > US& exchange rate to buy & rent out. Legally I was renting my condo(s) and flights to ... Read More

@Sourdough101 = just apply for a normal Retirement Visa in Thailand. Cost of additional imposed insurances if you apply in Australia is much higher. My former colleague from WA worked it out already. Combination of some money in Thai Bank as you ... Read More

@Mickael as a person who got pharmaceutical degree over 40 years ago I was astounded with the overwhelming stupidity imposed over a basic seasonal flu with case-mortality rate of <1% as in Australia. Also noted how easily locals were brainwashed ... Read More

@Bigrad Wolf = I would not trust this "agent" with a single dollar. Plenty of honest sellers around without any risks. Foreign ownership could be only verified by looking at the owner's name and passport country. Read More

@Huey N Rolf, you may face the possibility of border crossings problems after several visa runs because Thais simply want the people with sufficient income who can get retirement visas and renew on the annual basis. Nothing should be stopping you ... Read More

Just register yourself within 24 hours as required by Thai immigration rules = forms are free and you have to make photocopies of front page and arrival stamp of your passport + photocopy of residence: all signed by owner Read More

@midge6262 You would be expected to keep at least 400K each after processing your “retirement visas”. Technically each one of foreign couple supposed to hold at least 800K in individual bank account. If you are not too keen to waste ... Read More