wow, I felt that.They do raids now and again and seize s**t... not worth it (nominees) and they are rather thickle about AML these days which is ironic seeing as the country was built on being in the middle and having a vast grey economy.
With luck the new PM will shortly be deposed and a new one or a return to a military government as the one waiting on the sidelines is even more 'American' than the current one.
FYI-> More than 200 arrested in Phuket nominee crackdown
In Thailand it's honestly better to own a company 'overseas' and ensure that company is at arms length... than operate within Thailand which can be very costly...
I remember when our division was closed down, staff were paid 3-6 months salary and were buying new cars because of the cash injection they got essentially for being laid off... and walking straight into new jobs (usually Government/Academia in our case).
If you wish to reside in Thailand dependent on what you want and how long you want to remain -> recommend Elite for long-term otherwise Exemption (fly in, fly out) max 6 x a year.
Note the Exemption is now 60 days apparently so that's technically, 60, 60, 60, 60, 60, 60 = 360 (1yr) as you can fly to KL and back same day and they won't bat an eye lid for the first 5 times, then 6th time they get shirty. (or used to)
1) local banks means local currencies and currency restrictions and now automated AMOL investigations for more than 300 transactions in a year or above 250,000wow, I felt that.
I see your exp here and I feel like I am taking route that is too old for now and not worth it. But I want to check it out remotely. Don't want to move there and even appear on papers. Check and go if it won't work.
If I use overseas company I won't be able to use local banks and second of all, I'd prefer paying taxes as local business and not bother with other "cheese taxes"
Note the Exemption is now 60 days apparently so that's technically, 60, 60, 60, 60, 60, 60 = 360 (1yr) as you can fly to KL and back same day and they won't bat an eye lid for the first 5 times, then 6th time they get shirty. (or used to)
100% agree. massive crackdowns the last few months. Siam legal might be helpful in structuring from outside of thailand.They do raids now and again and seize s**t... not worth it (nominees) and they are rather thickle about AML these days which is ironic seeing as the country was built on being in the middle and having a vast grey economy.
With luck the new PM will shortly be deposed and a new one or a return to a military government as the one waiting on the sidelines is even more 'American' than the current one.
FYI-> More than 200 arrested in Phuket nominee crackdown
In Thailand it's honestly better to own a company 'overseas' and ensure that company is at arms length... than operate within Thailand which can be very costly...
I remember when our division was closed down, staff were paid 3-6 months salary and were buying new cars because of the cash injection they got essentially for being laid off... and walking straight into new jobs (usually Government/Academia in our case).
If you wish to reside in Thailand dependent on what you want and how long you want to remain -> recommend Elite for long-term otherwise Exemption (fly in, fly out) max 6 x a year.
i used to get tourism visas for 60 days outside of thailand + 30 days extension in TH, fly to kl, update another 60 days and repeat. 4x per year. new visa on arrivals you can do the same, i think.Note the Exemption is now 60 days apparently so that's technically, 60, 60, 60, 60, 60, 60 = 360 (1yr) as you can fly to KL and back same day and they won't bat an eye lid for the first 5 times, then 6th time they get shirty. (or used to)
Yeah, the current 'semi-official' rules are that most foreigners are limited to 2 land border crossings per year (not for Malaysians, etc.). Entry by flight is even semi-officially not restricted, but the BKK airport immigration guys might get a little bitchy and you might have to spend 30 minutes in a seperate room explaining with the good cop, bad cop scare (and maybe some tea money), before they let you in. Little tip: if you want to avoid that, you might want to fly in through CM or other airports, BKK is most strict.I think sometimes less.. Personally, I entered in Thailand early january 2024 (30days exempt visa). Went in Vietnam the 30th day for few days. Back in Thailand got my second 30 days exempt visa + I extended by paying 1900baht for additionnal 30days at the immigration office
I left also almost at the end of these 60days, went again out for few days, and went I entered back (so it was my 3th entry with exempt visa) the IO stamped it but asked me how long I plan to stay again in Thailand, and higly recommend me to use a 'proper / long term' visa for my next entrances...
PS : I was just in Thailand for less than 2 months in 2023, and no entry during covid, so I never 'abused' of the system in the past years.
Yeah, the current 'semi-official' rules are that most foreigners are limited to 2 land border crossings per year (not for Malaysians, etc.). Entry by flight is even semi-officially not restricted, but the BKK airport immigration guys might get a little bitchy and you might have to spend 30 minutes in a seperate room explaining with the good cop, bad cop scare (and maybe some tea money), before they let you in. Little tip: if you want to avoid that, you might want to fly in through CM or other airports, BKK is most strict.
I used to have a nice house with pool in Chiang Mai from 2003-2006, doing the Mae Sai visa exception stamps over the WHOLE PERIOD without any questions asked, and I thought it's a hassle then ;-)
Some people really get refused and need to depart to other countries(check aseannow forum), but the immigration getting bitchy is unusual at the 3 entry by air. You must have been unlucky.Yeah I don't know if many people can really get refused to enter in Thailand in that way or if its only some 'show off'..
I specify that it was only by air (flights) and yep I entered the 3 times in BKK or DMK.
Some people really get refused and need to depart to other countries(check aseannow forum), but the immigration getting bitchy is unusual at the 3 entry by air. You must have been unlucky.
When standing in the immigration line, I am consciously avoiding the older FFF immigration officers (female, fat, and furious) and head for some tired looking guys who are just waiting for retirement and don't give a f**k.
She did this after giving you the stamp? You shouldn't worry much then.But she asked me questions AFTER she stamps but before giving back my passport..
It was a woman yes, but like 'normal' thai in the 30yo.. Maybe lil unlucky or just a little show.. anyway she let me get in, and no need to go to the second inspection / room..
It’s just been changed 30 days is now 60 days and you can do 6 exempts a year - so 360 daysI think sometimes less.. Personally, I entered in Thailand early january 2024 (30days exempt visa). Went in Vietnam the 30th day for few days. Back in Thailand got my second 30 days exempt visa + I extended by paying 1900baht for additionnal 30days at the immigration office
I left also almost at the end of these 60days, went again out for few days, and went I entered back (so it was my 3th entry with exempt visa) the IO stamped it but asked me how long I plan to stay again in Thailand, and higly recommend me to use a 'proper / long term' visa for my next entrances...
PS : I was just in Thailand for less than 2 months in 2023, and no entry during covid, so I never 'abused' of the system in the past years.
they are not very helpful for now. but thanks100% agree. massive crackdowns the last few months. Siam legal might be helpful in structuring from outside of thailand.
ideally look elsewhere in Asean if you want to hit it locally. Indonesia and Cambodia / Vietnam and Laos are more compelling, also Philippines but more difficult.they are not very helpful for now. but thanks
Indonesian local told me yesterday - yeah, you could use nominee here but no one will ever protect you when director comes to bank and withdraws every cent and rides off into the sunset (to Java) lol.ideally look elsewhere in Asean if you want to hit it locally. Indonesia and Cambodia / Vietnam and Laos are more compelling, also Philippines but more difficult.
well the same is true everywhere in Southeast asia (or basically everywhere outside the western states), ex Singapore and Labuan.Indonesian local told me yesterday - yeah, you could use nominee here but no one will ever protect you when director comes to bank and withdraws every cent and rides off into the sunset (to Java) lol.
I get it the stars are not on my side
well, i cant answer this for you.So you better either relocate to Thailand if you want a business there or you stay away, is that the bottom line ?
But there is more than SEA, and better value as well (at least at the moment).well the same is true everywhere in Southeast asia (or basically everywhere outside the western states), ex Singapore and Labuan.
As foreigner, you have 0 rights and lose against locals in the courts.
True. And I can admit that the tiniest purpose of this thread was to find "a bunch of people who can handle that". So, if you have someone in mind let me know, I think we could find a way to connect with each other.well the same is true everywhere in Southeast asia (or basically everywhere outside the western states), ex Singapore and Labuan.
As foreigner, you have 0 rights and lose against locals in the courts.
There are ways tho to mitigate this risk I knew/know a bunch of people who could handle that.