lukydip
French expat in Thailand
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French
Registration: 24 April 2017
Arrivee a Chiang Mai avec le "re-entry"
Bonjour a tous3 questions classiques pour les experts qui quittent souvent la Thailande et reviennent1- Arrive aujourd'hui, j'avais fait le TDAC personne n'a jamais verifie le QR code a l'aeroport, et je ne vois aucune reference, il y en a t'il une ... Read More
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.
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 ...
Not really, the definition of "work" under the Foreign Employment Act" is very wide, and can be understood in different way. Working by exerting one's physical energy or employing one's knowledge, whether or not for wages or ... Read More
Obtain a non-immigrant 鈥淥鈥� 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
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
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 ...
Do you have to pay any fees ? if yes how much ? No fees should be requested to student, or trainee, the company should pay the agency to find the relevant candidate. If you pay big amount, it is like you pay yourself for visa, work permit, and ... Read More
Medium term accommodation in Chiang Mai by skullybee
Hi Folks My name is John and my wife, Biene, and I are starting our retirement life with a 2 month stay in Chiang Mai, before heading off to Europe for Christmas. We plan on returning to Thailand around February/March. My research indicates that ...
For a couple of month it is better to look at serviced appartment ( just google ), or through website like airbnb, homeaway, and any other websites for holidays, even in the well known websites for booking hotels, but cost will be very high. For ... Read More
leave and re-enter to Thailand by kristy.k
Dear all, I am from Hong Kong and want to move to Bangkok. I haven't find a job there yet. My travel document can only allow me to stay in Thailand for 30 days each time. If I cannot get a working permit, I have to keep travelling every month, ...
For ED visa, have a look at the Thai embassy in Ventiane : http://vientiane.thaiembassy.org/upload/pdf/Visa/Non-%20ED%20&%20O.pdf Regarding jobs, you can also look at UN vacancies in Thailand : https://unjobs.org/duty_stations/thailand Good ... Read More
leave and re-enter to Thailand by kristy.k
Dear all, I am from Hong Kong and want to move to Bangkok. I haven't find a job there yet. My travel document can only allow me to stay in Thailand for 30 days each time. If I cannot get a working permit, I have to keep travelling every month, ...
You should also look in Linkedin, there are mmany jobs posted there, and through your network of contacts. Also look at PRTR website which is recruitment and outsourcing company, they have jobs for qualified and experienced foreigners mainly in ... Read More
leave and re-enter to Thailand by kristy.k
Dear all, I am from Hong Kong and want to move to Bangkok. I haven't find a job there yet. My travel document can only allow me to stay in Thailand for 30 days each time. If I cannot get a working permit, I have to keep travelling every month, ...
Immigration check all the stamps in your passport and since visa run is not allowed, you can not stay in the country by leaving and re-enter like this during a year, they can block you one day. Get an ED Visa, or tourist visa 2 months + extension, ... Read More
2 QUESTIONS: STORAGE IN CHIANG MAI FOR 4 LUGGAGE TRUNKS, ETC. by nwlivewire
I am preparing to depart for Chiang Mai Spring or Summer 2018. I have visited Chiang Mai in the past, and have spent these past two years in the States downsizing and preparing for a long-term stay in Chiang Mai. Will be attending Payap ...
You can look at the following : - airport storage - hotel storage - private member - you will find many websites if you google ( use .co.th ) chiang mai storage, for example : chiangmai-storage chiangmaistorages ... Read More