carlosas 1mo

For now is bareable, but no idea how it will be in 1 month

carlosas 1mo

I'm in Ko Phangan until 17th at least, let me know if someone wants to hangout

roms12 1mo

How's the weather?

ignaciogomezdf 1mo

Not bad at all! From what I read I was expecting it to be hot, rainy and with bad air quality but none of those things are actually true. It just rains a bit during the evenings and the air quality is not bad at all. Also, it’s not as hot neither.

carejeremy 1mo

Folks, what are the islands remote friendly? Other than Koh Phangan

eugenegusarov 1mo

Koh Samui

jeffdubai 1mo

Anyone knows a good open air gym in koh phangan?

hoopyfrood 1mo

Hi, does anybody know what's a good way of meeting people on Koh Phangan?

hoopyfrood 1mo

Like for example in LatAm I loved dance classes or language exchanges

eugenegusarov 1mo

Hi, does anyone have successful experience opening a bank account on Ko Samui while holding a DTV-visa?

elpol 1mo

Is anyone in BKK and a football fan? There is El Clásico (Barcelona-Madrid) Sunday at 9.15pm. Gonna go find a nice sports bar to watch it, would be awesome to have some company 💪🏻

hugohb 1mo

Hi guys, what's the situation with scooter rental in Krabi? Is the requirement of the appropriate driving license strictly enforced (by renters and police checks)?

Or is it rather like in the islands, much more easy going?

sakispal 1mo

Any work around to get the LTR remote work Visa as a self employed freelancer instead of employee of a company with large revenue?

martinzoeller 30d

Do you mean the DTV?

sakispal 30d

No, LTR as a remote worker because of the amazing tax benefits https://ltr.boi.go.th/. I don’t want DTV because of remittance tax and generally messier tax situation

alexandracbd 29d

Hi there 👋🏼 is anyone in koh phangan atm? How is the weather ? 🌦️☺️ I’m thinking of coming around the 16th

carlosas 29d

Hot and sunny atm, but it's been raining last days in the evening/night and it seems it will continue

alexandracbd 29d

Ok thank you so it’s rainy season already you would say?

mizoearth 29d

Xantiva

carlosas 29d

I don't know. It's my first time in Thailand 🤣

alexandracbd 29d

😂

alexandracbd 29d

Is anyone in Chiang mai atm? Is the weather good ? 😌

goldenapple 29d

Hi, I am mostly in AI, but wanted to dive into the crypto especially building with Solana,
I am plannning to create a learning workshop
Do you know any great GitHub repos to play with?

martinzoeller 29d

We've been there from April 30th to May 9th. Was great. It rained once during the day for half an hour and sometimes a little at night. Other than that, pretty hot and sunny. AQI was fine.

carlosas 29d

Same in Samui/Phangan for the last weeks

carlosas 29d

I've been told from a local that the rains in this period of the year enter through Phuket and go up to bkk and further. A couple of days ago there was a massive rain in bkk for instance
https://www.nationthailand.com/news/general/40049830

elpol 29d

Yep. It’s full on rainy season in BKK now.

gabriellee 29d

Anyone in phuket wanna go to a full moon festival Saturday??

brendonv 29d

Weather is alright been pretty grey with bit of rain. It’s quite infrequent. Low 30s was mid 30s last week and hot I quite like it

kimward 28d

Anyone know if you can take a motorcycle helmet as a personal item or carry on, on domestic flights.

Looking to go from bangkok to chiang mai but only have a soft bag, so I don't really want to put it in checked luggage.

lorisdev 26d

Hi all, I’ll land in Chiang Mai Saturday for a couple of weeks ? Who’s around, let’s meet 🙂
I’m a software engineer base in Paris, I’ll be working during the day with a friend and enjoying the city then.
It’s my first time in Chiang Mai, testing this digital nomad culture 🙂

lorisdev 24d

Landed this morning. Planning to go enjoy this city this afternoon and tonight. Hit me up if anyone wants to join 🙌

jknotek 24d

If anyone in Bangkok wants some studio lights, a decent microphone, and a tripod, let me know. I’m leaving next week and I’ll either toss them or give them away for free.

vygur 24d

Hey - yes actually. I'm not there right now but can have a friend come and grab it.

jknotek 24d

Awesome please dm me

jknotek 23d

Anyone know where to get facial jewelry in Bangkok? Like lip rings and studs? Most places I’ve seen are either really high end or sell mostly earrings 😅

jesseclark 22d

I haven't tried it myself but I have seen people bring a motorcycle helmet on board and stow it in the overhead bins. I would check with the airline you are flying on though.

lorisdev 22d

I all, I'll be working from One Workspace in Chiang Mai. Let me know if anyone is around for a lunch !

kimward 18d

Yeah we managed to get 3 flights with no complaints. 2 thai airways and 1 air asia.

jesseclark 17d

I brought my Ink helmet with me from Bali on my last trip here. It was in my checked luggage though. Glad to finally have a proper helmet instead of the glorified bycicle helmets most rental places here provide. Actually... a proper bicycle helmet might be better than what you get with a rental 🤔⛑️

itaisch 17d

Hey! Are there any people here in Bangkok? I'm looking to go on some motorcycle drives outside the city to Khao Yai and other areas around.

If anyone would wanna join for that feel free to DM! :)

jasonbaciulis 17d

Anyone tried Moreta app? Looks like someone solved thai QR code payments for foreigners. But still in beta so curious if anyone has experience to share

gigi234 17d

Canadians who’ve been to Thailand - I’m seeing very confusing info online about how long one can plan to stay without a visa. I’ve seen 30 days, then you have to request an extra 30. I’ve seen 60 days then have to request another 30 🤨

It matters because it’s cheaper for me to book a return flight 6 months in advance. I don’t know whether to book my return for 60 days.. Would I run into problems with immigration if my return flight on arrival is 60 days? Any suggestions welcone

ilnara 17d

Hey guys,
Just arrived in Bangkok — any coworking spaces you’d recommend that aren’t freezing cold?🥶

ccooper 17d

Immigration are very very unlikely to ask/care about your exit flight. If you were concerned tho, before entry just book a refundable one 28 days out and dont use it.

limbo 16d

Anyone in Hua Hin?

I just arrived, first time here! Looking for gym buddies, cowork ☕️🍻

xmarius 16d

usually airlines ask for a return ticket before boarding, on check-in..

xmarius 16d

you an always get a cheap ticket to some neighbouring country like malaysia, as long as its out of thailand, they will be ok, and bangkok to kuala lumpur its probably 70usd

ccooper 16d

You could use the genuine return ticket for that. Or talk them out of it, I rarely have one when they ask.

xmarius 16d

idk, for me - they always ask on checkin.. but i always had one :)

ignaciogomezdf 16d

The last two times they didn’t ask me, actually the person in the immigration control (already in Thailand) asked me once but I said that I didn’t book it yet and it wasn’t a problem. Usually what I do is to book any flight thru Expedia when I’m going to the airport and cancel it for free within the first 24hs and it always worked

sawsan 16d

Hello everyone! I am looking into moving to bangkok and working there as a freelancer! I need information on the best and most affordable areas to stay in.. any help and extra tips would be much appreciated

gregcc 15d

There is no right or quick answer as we don't know your budget, needs or willingness to travel to the busy areas. Almost anywhere on the Sukhumvit line from Bang na to Ari if you don't mind traveling 20mins on the BTS to the more popular areas like Asok and thong lo. Easy option is to put an ad out on the Bkk condo rental groups with your budget and needs and you'll get flooded with agency replies. They'll usually only want a 1 year contract.

fiiv 15d

Try this out as a starting point bkkrentmap.com

mikecruz 15d

Anyone heading to rawai/chalong/karon in the next few weeks?

chrisfe 15d

Hello, does anyone have any utility bill (pdf) from thailand with address which I can use for my US LLC? (must be in Thailand), can someone help me out?

sakispal 14d

Hi, does anyone know if I can become a tax resident on a DTV Visa and get a tax certificate?

mizoearth 14d

Should be possible, yes. Stay more than half the year

sakispal 14d

Thanks, any Thai Visa or tax consultant recommendations would be welcome

sawsan 14d

Thanks alot!!

sawsan 14d

Thank u!!

kartewii 14d

Add me to contacts so I can send you a DM. Not sure if I can share the agency that manages everything for me, so just in case 👍🏼

danamo 12d

Hi everyone, I am considering a DTV visa and while I have the required 500K THB I am currently not employed and don't have freelance contracts (I am just working on personal projects), do you know how important that is? Do you have experience with a similar situation? Thanks in advance

martinzoeller 12d

Was in your situation, got approved without income or clients.

danamo 12d

ah great to hear, thanks. Did you send in the freelance registration in your home country or nothing at all?

lorenzodavis 12d

I came here to ask this same exact question!

@janunn, what did your portfolio submission contain, if anything? I cant seem to find a solid answer about this online, though it seems that resumes and slide decks have been submitted by others

martinzoeller 12d

I have no freelance registration but a company to do business as. I submitted a mission / vision for the company and a motivational letter. I added the last few paychecks from when I was an employee, as well as some references from former colleagues. I stated that I was currently in the process of acquiring my first clients / customers, which I was. I applied while I was in Vietnam, so through Ho Chi Minh City.

danamo 12d

Cheers, great info.

frantisekjuris 12d

i was thinking about DTV or even marriage visa before, but in all conditions the ED visa looks the best for me for similar reason as you mentioned (i living from investments, no invoices, etc and also don't feel comfortable to feed some thai bank).

danamo 12d

isn't it limited to 90 days?

danamo 12d

feed some thai bank you mean with the 500K THB? I don't think they need to be in a thai bank.. I am not sure one can open an account in the first place without a long term visa.

lorenzodavis 12d

Incredibly helpful answer. Thank you!

frantisekjuris 12d

Ah sorry my mistake. Actually i spoke about DTV and ED with school and i have little bit mess in "id" of that.

The point is that know the guy who didnt need to have 500k THB because Thai school provided him sponsorship letter. I will flight to Thailand next month and ask in school in person, but we already texts and agreed, so i will try.

1 year visa are 38400 THB, 30h of group class of thai (1h twice per week in pattaya) for 5k THB so i count 43.400 for start.

Name is JL School

oskars 12d

This sounds like an education visa? It has its own limitations, like you can't leave Thailand too often and you can get asked simple questions in Thai if officer sees you were studying with this visa for some months.

lorenzodavis 12d

fwiw, staying longer than 180 has Thai tax implications

frantisekjuris 12d

Yes i count with possible questioning, but in this case i plan to learn some basics. Outside touristic areas is not common English and the same way i learned basics of spannish and egyptian arabic.

frantisekjuris 12d

Yeah as in every country. I dont plan to stay more then 180d (in past 365), but visa runs are boring sometimes.

Btw in case crossing 180d is just good cashout before and have zero income during that period (or live from "another person income").

frantisekjuris 12d

Im still fan of Paraguay Tax System 😅

elpol 12d

It’s kinda dead :( good luck mate

limbo 11d

Indeed it requires some efforts during low season 😅 but I found a bunch of cool guys in Hua Hin Workspace 👨🏻‍💻

richardp6l 11d

Has anyone here done a Thai boxing bootcamp or went into a gym in Koh Phangan?

andreaskiouras 10d

Hey everyone, I've been two months in BKK, planning to stay until the end of June.

Planning to go out tonight, anyone down?

tonyd 9d

Monitor rental businesses in Bangkok that are recommended (and not ridiculously expensive?)

gregcc 9d

You become a tax resident here after 180 days but you only pay tax on the money you spend if it's earned in the same tax year. It's a unique confusing system. If you can live off savings from the previous year then you can avoid paying tax. I'm not entirely sure how it works multiple years in a row

mizoearth 9d

They changed that. You pay tax on all money brought into thailand now (except earned pre 2024 i think)

gregcc 9d

Ah is that what changed, I did hear they were changing the rules slightly. 👍

antey13 9d

Hi everyone, how is internet on SE islands like koh samui/koh tao/koh phangan? Is it possible to work from an average airbnb or only from coworkings?

tonyd 8d

Generally really good. Individual rooms etc might vary, so test when checking in. But service level wise the islands are good.
Tao can vary a bit more as it’s connected by Microwave tower relay to KPG, but having a AIS SIM as a backup covers most issues if they pop up.

lorenzodavis 8d

Can anyone recommend a road bicycle rental service in or north of Bangkok?

damir 8d

Anyone have any experience mounting a GoPro to a rental scooter?

How do you do it? Do you ask for permission or just yolo?

Nmax preferably

fiiv 8d

Seem quite a few people Mount them on their helmets

damir 7d

Yeah I have that but also want one on the bike facing me

matiastucci 5d

Hey group! Anyone in Koh Samui? Im a digital nomad and justa arrived here after 2 months in Koh Tao. Will check out the island for a few days in case anyone wanna join

edrickdch 5d

Hosting a dinner this weekend with other nomads in Chiang Mai DM if you would like to join

xmarius 3d

Hi! Anyone in Phuket/Patong next week ?

adrinomad 2d

Hi! Do you have any suggestions for guesthouses/hostels for the first week in Chiang Mai?

Is it Airbnb the way to go during the first week while looking for something for more long-term?

Looking for the cheapest option with a minimum level of comfort. Thanks!

norb 1d

Is anyone in Koh Phangan?

elicohenator 1d

Most hostels would be in the old town, can’t recommend something specific

nomadchris 1d

Hi Everyone, coming to join in Thailand at the end of the month. Currently traveling South Sudan, Ethiopia and Somalia. I have always been a solo traveler so Interested in meeting other digital nomads. I have been remote since 2012.

nomadchris 1d

I plan to make Thailand my home base but still travel quite a bit. Just hit country #180

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