marclarouche
American looking for information about Thailand
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Registration: 03 July 2023
US Yearly taxes. IRS. by thailand4me
Does anyone have a safe, dependable person or service that they use to file the IRS taxes for Americans living in Thailand.
@scbrockYeah this is a great way around the US phone number issue. Thanks! Read More
US Yearly taxes. IRS. by thailand4me
Does anyone have a safe, dependable person or service that they use to file the IRS taxes for Americans living in Thailand.
@thailand4meYeah that is an issue. It is good advice to maintain a US phone number and use a SIM for whatever country you may be living in. I got that advice from a family that moved to New Zealand and didnt keep a US phone and it caused them all ... Read More
US Yearly taxes. IRS. by thailand4me
Does anyone have a safe, dependable person or service that they use to file the IRS taxes for Americans living in Thailand.
@thailand4meare you able to log into the social security website? if so you can pull down your statements.marc Read More
US Yearly taxes. IRS. by thailand4me
Does anyone have a safe, dependable person or service that they use to file the IRS taxes for Americans living in Thailand.
@thailand4meIf your taxes are pretty straight forward I would say to simply use the IRS free website instead of paying fees to a tax consultant. https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-freeMarc Read More
Lease or bank account first? by Teatowel
So my understanding was that to open a bank account I need a lease to show I'm living somewhere but I just read in another post someone saying landlords require visa and a bank account?!?I'm seriously getting more and more confused with so much ...
@cruzar9Best advice ever! Read More
Response from Thai consulate re visa O by ThailandHereICome
This is the response I have received from the Thai consulate in Sydney when I applied for the type O visa (90 days stay)"With regards to your visa application, please see below for the comment from the visa officer: Please submit;1. The complete ...
@petercurr55thanksThat is the feeling I am getting :)Marc Read More
Health insurance by davecndn
Hello.can you guys tell me what you use for health insurance? Currently I鈥檓 looking at 1 year $1mm policy with my son for $325/mo with $1500 deductible. Call me crazy I don鈥檛 know why I thought it would be cheaper.
Thanks for sharing this rbaker. I just filled it out and running a comparison against Cigna now.Much appreciated!Marc Read More
Response from Thai consulate re visa O by ThailandHereICome
This is the response I have received from the Thai consulate in Sydney when I applied for the type O visa (90 days stay)"With regards to your visa application, please see below for the comment from the visa officer: Please submit;1. The complete ...
@ThailandHereIComeI got your point but I was told that I have to have health insurance for that visa. I might be getting bad information or it is in fact different for Australians. I have to go back to the person I spoke with at the Los Angeles CA ... Read More
Response from Thai consulate re visa O by ThailandHereICome
This is the response I have received from the Thai consulate in Sydney when I applied for the type O visa (90 days stay)"With regards to your visa application, please see below for the comment from the visa officer: Please submit;1. The complete ...
@marclaroucheJust learned about this provider which I will look into asap.Marcpacificcross Read More
Response from Thai consulate re visa O by ThailandHereICome
This is the response I have received from the Thai consulate in Sydney when I applied for the type O visa (90 days stay)"With regards to your visa application, please see below for the comment from the visa officer: Please submit;1. The complete ...
Here is what I found on the health insurance requirements. I believe these are the minimum needed to meet. I also believe that this is a mandatory requirement for the OA visa.MarcHere is the basic requirements for health insurance in Thailand.For ... Read More
Cost of health insurance for expats
This is more of a general question as I know it will vary greatly. I am interested in learning what the average cost of health insurance is for a retiree in Thailand. I was recently given a quote of 457.00 a month which seems steep to me considering ... Read More
VA Medical care by tomda1954
Can you get VA medical in Thailand
AbsolutelyIt is what I really like about this forum.Marc Read More
VA Medical care by tomda1954
Can you get VA medical in Thailand
@scbrockI think you are correct. I qualified when I was in college and had a low income at the time. My apologies.Thanks for the correction.SincerelyMarc Read More
VA Medical care by tomda1954
Can you get VA medical in Thailand
@Travelerusa40Thanks for this great write up travelerusa40!Yeah I have to agree it is better just to get a policy for coverege while overseas. Personally I dont believe they will ever fix this with the VA FMP. I have trouble even getting reimborsed ... Read More
VA Medical care by tomda1954
Can you get VA medical in Thailand
Forgive me SCBrock. I am a little unsure of what you actually mean by your question. Do you mean qualifying requirements to get VA disability? Or to simply get treament at a VA facility? If it is the latter then you must be a veteran and have a ... Read More
VA Medical care by tomda1954
Can you get VA medical in Thailand
This is a great question. I am unaware of an actual VA clinic in Bangkok or anywhere else in Thailand. I know there is one in Manilla. I used to work for the VA Medical Center in Indiana. I do know the main hospital in Bangkok has some American ... Read More
101 Help moving to Thailand by Paul_Adams
Hello all,Thanks in advance for any help you can send my way. This is my first post.聽 My name is Paul and 65, retired and living in the US.聽 聽Considering a move, short term for trial and possible permanent to Thailand to explore ...
@TerrymedlicottThanks TerryThat makes sense. For a minute I got just a little worried!Much appreciated!SincerelyMarc Read More
101 Help moving to Thailand by Paul_Adams
Hello all,Thanks in advance for any help you can send my way. This is my first post.聽 My name is Paul and 65, retired and living in the US.聽 聽Considering a move, short term for trial and possible permanent to Thailand to explore ...
@TerrymedlicottHi TerryQuick question on the insurance costs. Was that 1500 a month or a year? Sorry if this is a silly question but I honestly dont know.ThanksMarc Read More