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If you have 800.000bht in Thai Bank you can do a Retirement Visa all by yourself, you don't need an agent. Cost of agent.....around 30,000bht....do yourself....1,900bht. Single Re- entry Permit....1,000bht....Multiple....3,800bht.
Hi Do you reaiise that you have to live in Australia two years before receiving OZ pension. They do allow you 26 weeks holiday per year but only in 6 week blocks.
Yes, I know this. I also heard there are about 12 other countries (not thailand) that you can spend those 2 years in that Australia has some agreement with. Maybe there is a cheaper option than returning to Oz?
We (my wife and I) enjoy your videos. We visited the Tetris Cafe a few days ago after seeing it in your channel. If you are looking for potential content, we would like to suggest the Baan Tawai Woodcarving Village and the Baan Timpani Teak Carving place just a few hundred metres up the road from the village. Keep up the good work.
Very informative video - if I may ask - What happens if You want to visit your home country and how many times can you do that in a year and how long can you stay out of Thailand on such visits ? Best of Luck on your journey with the new visa and keep these videos coming
Hello, You can leave as often as you like as long as you like, just make sure you get a re-entry stamp before you leave ( at the airport or immigration) .You can be out of Thailand as long as you like just be back for the 12mth renewal. You can get a( Retirement ) Visa that includes multiple entries.
After our live chat yesterday i went back thru your old videos from the start, wow what a difference, you look happier more relaxed and seem to be doing well. Its an eye opener for sure 😊
You will also pay twice as much to an agent if you don’t have the 800k and it’s very unlikely they will assist you with renewals if you can’t show you have the same money in the bank next year.
I'm interested as a professional musician in Australia in there late fifties, and the industry is pretty sad here if it's hard to get a working Visa in Thailand?
Sorry I have no knowledge of working visa requirements. Maybe you should search info on the new DTV ( destination thailand visa ). It allows work here.
So Australians are raciest for wanting to protect their culture but Thai’s or Japanese are not for protecting their culture? Try buying a piece of land or immigrating to Thailand…you can’t as they protect their own race.
Good question. I dont know what the extension of stay (retirement visa) cost if you get it without an agent. Maybe someone reading this can answer... maybe just 1900 baht like the other extensions.
Yamaha 125. Rented . Is cheaper than buying (A$100 a month), and I don't pay for rego, insurance, or services. It's great for around here.. in a couple of years, I will be buying a big adventure bike like a Kawasaki 500. Then tour all thailand 😀
Hey Peter, fellow Aussie, got a question about 2fa (2 factor authentication) I too bank with Suncorp and sometimes banks need to send you a text to your mobile number to verify. Do you still use your Aussie number for this?
Great video mate, fellow Australian following your journey. Thank you. One question, what editing software you are using for editing a video like this? I’m learning…
Hi Peter, thanks for the video, but can you tell me how I should I start applying since I am not in Thailand yet, my funds are not there either, and have no bank accounts there, so where to start?? Thanks
If you're using an agent when you get there, they can arrange a thai bank account. You just open a wise account, for example, to transfer funds. Email assist thai visa .. both links in the video description. Also, arrive on a 60 day Visa exemption. Email me if you have other questions.
Pete, after you get the bike ,if you get a chance take a ride up to sticky waterfalls , when I was in Chiang Mai in 2017 someone had recommended it to me ( I never heard of it ) and it was worth the ride ( a little over an hour ) ,.. it’s these waterfalls with white rock that looks slippery but have the texture of sandpaper so it’s not slippery at all, you walk up them in bare feet as the water is rushing down , some parts are pretty steep and there is a rope to hold onto , it was definately a lot cooler than it sounds , and it sounds dangerous but it’s not .
Hi, I’m a recent subscriber , love your Chanel , those are great tips , in regards to your tips on renting a scooter , if I could offer another one to your viewers ,.. if you rent a scooter you can always ask if they’ll take the security deposit in your home countries currency , for example … last winter while in Phuket I rented a scooter for two months, the security deposit was 5000 baht , they allowed me to leave $150 usd instead ( that way , when you turn the scooter back in on the day your returning home you save yourself a trip to the money exchange booth and actually save a little money that you would lose in the process )
Hi Peter, thanks for the great information, I was wondering , do they put your address on your new Thai license ? , the reason I ask is I was going to try and get my Thai motorcycle license in Hua hin this winter , and I was going to get the paperwork from the hotel I’m staying at to obtain my residency permit through immigration,.. will my hotels address be on my new Thai license,.. thank you !
@@DiscoveringThailand great thanks, I've seen contradictory comments by lawyers online but the Government website doesn't mention age - good to hear from someone who's actually done it 👍
Great video mate! It's great that you had the courage to get out there on the skywalk and show your vulnerability to hights and post it on RU-vid. I never had a fear of hights, but at around the 50 years of age mark, I started to develop a minor uncertainty to hights. I don't know if its an age thing, or if I might be developing a fear of hights. Good on you mate.
Just think of the Mafia guy who went swimming in his private pool off a skyscraper , while unbeknown to him Jason Strathan had booby trapped the centre of the glass with a bolt, affixed from below. "The Mechanic - 2" movie. See you conquered your fear for YT and us your viewers - next be taking on a Skydive - parachuting from 10,000 feet ? LOL.
Could I ask if you were to do this again would you first secure your longer term accommodation arrangements before applying for the retirement visa ? The other question I have is once you have your retirement visa and accommodation can you then obtain a different type of bank account ? I have a Bangkok Bank account that I have had for several years now but can only use for atm transactions, I do use Wise to tap and pay but just curious. And good luck with your future plans, great work offering advice to others. Cheers
Hi, thanks for your question. I had everything required for the visa so I was confident I would get it but yes I was a little concerned about securing a 12 month rental agreement before hand. I would do it the same again. I also had a one way ticket to Thailand and sold everything in Australia, so I was not planning on going back. lol I would think that having all the paperwork inc Visa, rental agreement, Thai Drivers License then opening a different bank account would be no problem. Hope that answers your question :)
Hi Fred, I saw your interview with Fred. Hubby and I took up learning to play Saxophone when we retired, is there a good music scene in Thailand? What about Jazz clubs?
I believe the retirement crisis will get even worse. Many struggle to save due to low wages, rising prices, and exorbitant rents. With homeownership becoming unattainable for middle-class Americans, they may not have a home to rely on for retirement either.
Got it! Buying stocks during a recession when prices are down could be a good move. You might get them at a lower price and sell later when they go up. Just do your homework and be aware of the risks before diving in!
@@SantiagoWyatt- That's awesome! Investing in stocks with a reliable trading system can lead to great outcomes. It's fantastic that you've been working with a financial advisor for a year now. Starting with less than $200K and being just $19,000 away from making half a million in profit is impressive! Keep up the good work!
