New Thailand Visa: Not as We Hoped? 

Interesting just seen a couple of posts where people have arrived today and they have only got a normal 30 days stamp - so yes , until it’s Gazetted - it’s not legit yet 😎

@@antruok4950 Interesting. I will be keeping my ear out today, to hear if anyone is getting the new 60 days.

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Is there a renewal process for another 60 days though?

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There is no process, it's exempt. You come and you leave. Unless you want 90 days, then you just have the immigration extension process.

Yes Julie, that's going to make a big difference.

@@WalkAboutWayne how will it make a big difference? It was easy enough to apply for a 60 day tourist visa online before arriving for £30

@@jeffrussell488 You won't have to apply that's a massive plus already. and when I last applied for a tourist visa, I needed bank statements, proof of hotel etc. Not sure if that's still the case. and £30 is £30. Just knowing you can hop on a plane from anywhere and not doing that, is a winner.

@@WalkAboutWayne agreed that it is now easier to go for 60 days however if someone did want to go for 60 days previously I'm sure that applying for a 60 day tourist visa at a cost of 30 quid wouldn't have deterred them, bejesus 30 quid is 50p a day extra on a 60 day trip. Regarding bank statements surely a tourist needs money in the bank before embarking on a 60 day holiday and as for hotel booking the Tourist visa just needs the first hotel that the tourist is staying in Thailand.

​@@jeffrussell488 Ofcourse all that above is standard. How much someone has in the bank is going off topic buddy. .My point is, you don't need to do all that bollox now. Surely that's a winner. Happy Days.

Just me waffling mate 🤣. Thank you, I enjoyed the Malaysia trip but it's good to be back in Thailand. Take it easy man, take it easy!

Thank you! Yes, let’s hope they sort out this new visa .

Thanks Walt, yes give it a few months to play out and take if from there. The new 60 days should be official today though. We will see.

Yep all hear say for now. The exempt is great news and that’s all a lot of people will need.

Yes, is agree! This will be all a lot of people need. 3 months in Thailand without much hassle.

​@WalkAboutWayne do we know if it can be extended for another 30 days?

That's right it's a step in the right direction.

Looks like the exempt didn't start yesterday either. Looks like it all could be premature again. Cheers mate.

Bobby Dazzler merchandise on the way 🤣🤣 Thanks mate.

Thank you mate. You need a international license or get a Thai license.

Renewable up to 5 years would be amazing, I can't see that happening though. Like you mentioned , even when it's official, probably best to let it settle down for a few months.

We shall see how this visa unfolds mate. Yes, so many hazards while walking, rolled my ankle a few times. Mmmmm I miss the Ramly burger 🤣

No worries buddy. Yes, 6 months a year is looking simple with one border in and out. I think that’s what a lot of people will be looking to do.

Yes, I agree. I think this visa will be especially for those popping over from other places, Digital Nomads the move around every 6 months. Then again, we don't know for sure. 5 years would be nice.

Looking like 1 year in a 5 year window, but nothing in stone. Exemption is great news, that's a big lift for everyone. I'm hearing stories of people still getting 30 days today though. Cheers mate.

I've heard it's easier in Cambodia. I must visit one day.

@@WalkAboutWayne For over 55s, it couldn't be easier. No conditions.

This is Chang Klan, the Muslim area. I wouldn't say the majority. Chiang Mai is full of locals.

@@WalkAboutWayne I see. I heard they use northern route from Myanmar crossing Thailand and some passing through to get into Malaysia as much safer compared by boat.

Yeah, hopefully in the coming days things become abit more clear.

Nice one John, sounds good mate. I would assume that extensions will stay 30 days.

Happy days John, good luck buddy, hope it goes well.

I once saw 12 people watch a man did a hold in the road, not a special hole either lol.

So funny 🤣

It does look like lot's of changes are coming, but I don't think none of this will be a quick process.

That's a good point, will it stay like this. Time will tell.

Imagining being the operative word

you can still do education visa for muay thai

I don’t think anything has changed with Muay Thai and ED visas buddy. Not that I’ve seen anyway.

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Not sure buddy, this might ramp up the amount of tourists.

Yes, it will be perfect for most people. quarter of the year for virtually hassle free. You will need immigration extension for the last 30 days though.

Or 3 months with the extension. I think the border runs will still be 2 a year or pot luck by air. I guess we’ll find out today.

This came out the following day: By March 2025, foreign retirees and other expats in Thailand will be required to file income tax returns for the 2024 tax year, marking a significant shift in the nation’s approach to taxing foreign residents

It could affect prices in Thailand I guess, higher rental, hotel and food prices. Thanks mate.

@@elnet1I've seen similar reported a few months ago but the end take seemed to be that due to tax Treaties between the U.S. and Thailand (and likely other countries) that pensions could not be legally taxed, Did what you saw run counter to that premise?

No mate.

You will have to pay for the 30 day extension

Yes, that sounds perfect 👌. You can start doing that from today, the 1st June 👍

Yes, they need to clarify a lot more in this visa yet, if infact it even happens.

Anywhere, The main SIM card phone shops will give you the best deals. AIS, True or DTAC in the malls.

7/11 had a falling out with AIS a while back so they dont do AIS cards or top ups in stores now, still do the rest of them I think. Take your passport too.

Nobody knows yet buddy.

Yes Peter, that seems to be the case. I think the 2 land border rule is still the same though.

Well we don't know that yet, but that's what it's sounding like, with one extension.

Yep 👍

For 5 years? I’ve not seen that or anyone talk about that. All I’ve seen 180 days twice in a 5 year period. Yeah sure, you will need all that to apply 👍

Yeah it looks like 180 days twice and then it expires but we'll have to wait and see. Yes, I got married back in 2015 🤣

Yes, I'm not convinced yet. Let's see how it pans out.

Yes, I think anyone can be a Digital Nomad, as long as you can tick all the boxes. It will be interesting to see what these boxes will be. Cheers Dan.

What make you think that 🤣

Spot on! The 180 days avoids Tax. I guess that’s why they are doing 180 days, so it avoids all the headaches. Nomads can just come for 6 month stints and move on.

@@WalkAboutWayneHere are a few points you might want to consider. 1) Common Reporting Standard is a global initiative all about combating tax evasion & Thailand is now a member. You might want to check out the following. - Thailand Begins Common Reporting Exchange in 2023 TAINA. - Common Reporting Standard Information Exchanged WIKIPEDIA. 2) What is defined as Thailand sourced income & who pays you can check - Personal Income Tax On Thai vs Foreign Sourced Income ACCLIME THAILAND. Maybe this has something to do with the 500,000 & they wont let you withdraw it unless you show a tax clearance certificate. 3) 53.20 in the Vid she says if your not tax resident in Thailand or any other Country & send money to Thailand then Thailand will tax it as if you are a Thailand tax resident - Double Tax Agreements For Expats In Thailand THAILAND EXPATS THAILAND. 4) Unless they change things you need both a work visa & work permit to work in Thailand - Complete Guide To Obtaining Work Permit In Thailand THAIEMBASSY.

I do t think it has to be a Thai bank buddy. Also if it’s under 6 months you don’t need to pay tax .

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​@@WalkAboutWayne nothing set in stone reference tax return.

​@@stevejohnson2130 Nope, nothing in stone. I do believe the under 6 month tax rule been around for a while though right. Not that I've ever seen it in stone.

I don’t think it’s for 5 years . 2 entries valid for 5 years. But what do I know, we shall find out .

They might do that, 180 days in a calendar year avoids paying taxes.

Could be mate. How much is someone spending in Thailand on a 5/10 year elite visa versus a 6 month Nomad visa though. It’s all good news though, for sure 👌

🤣🤣 Free visas for asteroids.

Or 1 year for 20k. Not sure how much the elite was, but I know it was expensive.

@@WalkAboutWayne Elite was $28000 USD for 5 years.

It could mean that yes, 180 days in a calendar year. It would make sense because then no tax is needed.

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I thought prices were coming down? I’ve seen some good deals to the UK but it might be more expensive coming the other way.

@@WalkAboutWayne yes they are crazy prices from UK going to UK I seen business class around £900

Never heard of him 👍

I’m in Chiang Mai. I’ve done 60 days and I think I gotta go Laos to come back to Thailand

Just looked him up, he opened his mouth for 2 minutes, yeah a right knob

Bristol, England

As Tony mentioned, I is from the Westcountry my boyo.

Wake up to yourself🤣

Normally true, but there is a school here

Can’t beat a good waffle though, ay 👍