@John ********

pretty sure that you could get the non immigrant visa via eVisa from your home country and it wont require a thai bank account. you would then have time to open the account for the extension where you will show the proof.

@Marc *******

i got declined at Bangkok Bank everytime when i tried in the past 7 months with the DTV. its not the case that they will do the „insurance way“ anymore

@Carmelito ******

but he is absolutely right. and he did not say that there is any checks right now.. but it is likely that there will be checks further down the line. for an extension you would already need to proof your participation with pictures…

@David ***********

not a good idea to have large amount of money in Wise if we consider all the negative reports about accounts beeing locked overnight and people struggling for months with the support to access their money again. Its great for quick transfers but i would just only use it like that and only have small sums in their bank.

@Wannikea ********

with the usual 220 baht atm fee

@Uwe ***

umm you said „there is nothing in place for foreigners to pay tax in thailand“. i only have proven you wrong and it would be YOUR job to inform yourself about the rules and regulations. so calm down buddy 🤣 we will see how everything plays out down the line. i don’t care if anyone pays their tax or not. just dont come here crying when in X years you will be the one who pays the hefty fine 🤷‍♀️

@Sean ******

thats a pretty stupid question. because it is law and you would need self-reporting. it is your duty to research everything in this regard and do your job. it is all on you and no one will hold your hand. it is the same in many countries where authorities will not mail you every law, every regulation, etc… did anyone mail you the info that you need a 90 day report? no, because that is your duty to know and do.

@Michael ******

whatever you say… but if you stay more than 180+ days in thailand then you will have to pay your tax. it’s nothing that i make up… i would advise to look into the specific DTA which will prevent most people from paying any extra tax in thailand….

yes you have to pay tax.

and here is a quick overview from the thai RD:

@Uwe ***

there is official regulations and the RD even put out a translated version / overview so that people like you and me can read and understand: