Hey guys, if anyone in Chiang Mai wants to hang out, drop me a message

I found it on airbnb but the place is called Seven hotel. Basically rent the whole hotel. Downstairs has a nice work area for the whole teams.

hey, whats the best visa to get to stay here longer but still not pay taxs?, and who do i talk to to get it?

Dtv basically

This is hands down the best hotel for bangkok freelancers.

Its mandatory to carry a return ticket if you come to Thailand often.
Just use Onward ticket

Whether you pay taxes has no relationship with what visa you're on.
You can be on any visa at all, and you're required to file and pay relevant income tax if you're a tax resident (180+ days).
Obviously if you're on a work visa, you're kinda automatically paying taxes.
Not tax advice, DYOR, but I'd note that perhaps reconsider 0% tax and think about the best way to minimise your tax in a safe manner.
Send just enough income here, be tax resident, pay taxes here on just that. For most people that'd equate to like 0.5% tax on global income, and 6% on the income remitted to thailand.
That way you're doing everything right, and you don't have to look over your shoulder at all.
Shield your income in an offshore company just in case they ever change the "on income remitted to thailand" clause.

Why is that?

Freelancer has a few meanings in Thailand 🙈

They ask me for that shit every time

Or land in Krabi, if your plan allows. No questions asked at all at the Krabi airport.

I wouldn’t risk that. They question me every time.

Guests allowed then?

hey any tips for esim with phone number?

AIS or True 🙂 Buy online at https://www.true.th/en/prepaid/sim/tourist or https://www.ais.th/en/consumers/package/prepaid/prepaid-sims

the problem with airlo is that the data connection has jitter

Depends on your definition of “longer”. DTV visa holders become tax resident if they stay in Thailand for more than 180 days of the year. Foreign income they bring into the country during that time may be liable to tax, barring any double taxation agreements.

The only visas that have a full tax exemption on foreign income independent of stay are the different LTR visas.

How bad is the smog in January/spring?

Is it over played? Or you walk outside and it is visibly smoggy/foggy and smells like smoke?

January is still ok

Is it like n95 level bad?

Wrost

I think its overplayed

“Comparative data from 2010 to 2021 shows the northern provinces, especially Chiang Mai and Lampang, have the highest death rates from lung cancer.”

https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2772351/lung-cancer-pm2-5-deaths-surge-in-the-north

Officials from CM have repeatedly requested more help from the government.

It may be less of an issue if you’re only there for a couple of weeks/months here or there, but it’s certainly not overplayed for the locals.

Yes of course i'm sure if you live there your whole life it's a different Story

It’s the same story just longer

did, works perfectly, thanks!!!

I guess I don't mind this so much- I barely go outside in the winter months where I live (8/12 months here).

Definitely not ideal though

They’re for longer leases like a year

Anyone have reccs for Koh Samui stay and remote working?

Hey guys, just got to BKK! Any tips on how to get plugged into the scene and meet other nomads here? Excited to meet you all!

There is a big weekly digital nomads meetup. Find it on Meetup.com

I acutally just signed up for that! WIll be there tomorrow 🙂

Yes, a lot

anything specific you'd recommend?

theres a sunday morning running club too

Most of the rooms are lame, but the building amenities are nice. Bear in mind it’s hi season now, depending on when you want to go you are already lttp

Just found an awesome spot in a tower

Hope it comes with cleaners if you're paying over 1k

Actually no

For an Airbnb short term 1k is the bare minimum nowadays

The longterm rentals are so enticing.

I also have not seen nearly as many cool Airbnbs compared to looking at regular rentals.

Any know any Thanksgiving events in Chiang Mai?

ill be in bkk tomorrow

Interesting. Most rental contracts here are for one year. Some allow six months. I have yet to see or hear about one that has a minimum rental period of 90 days.

Source: I’ve gone apartment hunting extensively in BKK twice now and have talked to other people about it who shared their experiences.

Yeah this 90 day thing sounds fishy. There are a lot of sublets tho

Spoke to another realtor and he said that short term rentals are not really allowed/illegal (?) and people often skirt around the rules.

Planning on Airbnbing for 2-3 weeks until I find a longterm that I like.

I think here in Chiang Mai at least. Short Term rentals under 30 days are not legal.

Yeaaa they have those signs everywhere but really nobody gives a shit from what i can tell

Any recommendations for getting a medical cannabis prescription in BKK? Good/price value

Do you actually need one? No one has asked me for one here in CNX. I'm sure half the places in BKK don't care.

True, was able to get gummies without being asked

For everyone in Chiang Mai: We're having a little meetup here tonight!


https://www.meetup.com/nomadsummit/events/312106460/

Hi! Anyone in Koh Lanta these days?

Hi, can someone break down the islands for me, i want to go on a tour and check them out 🙏🏻

There are so many of them. Do you want to know about particular islands? You have to be a bit more specific with your question.
Otherwise its a question for chatGPT 😅

good points

things im looking for:

1. no mosquitos, I heard there are places where thats a problem

2. a place where it's cheap af to live well and there's quite co-working places where u can work your ass off and no party vibes in your face

3. a place where russians hang 🇷🇺

4. #2 but doesn't have to be so cheap but with better vibes

I lived in Rawai, Phuket, recently
Found it to be pretty calm
A lot of expats and europeans live in and around there, I did see a lot of them
Good food, calm nightlife
Excellent landscapes nearby
Coworking places are good but not the best
You can take boat tours to nearby islands
If you want a great fitness environment: great place for that: running, trekking, martial arts.
Relatively cheap compared to main phuket
But would not say cheap af

Anyone in Samui? What are some good recommendations for nightlife

Hey all! A few friends and I are riding the Mae Hong Son loop from Chiang Mai, 5-11 Dec (Fri-Thu).

The more the merrier - if you’d like to join for the full loop or just a section, DM me :)

Hi guys, do you if for someone with a Portuguese passport, you can stay in Thailand for 60 days with no visa?

Yep

Technically you stay with visa
Its a visa on arrival (?)
Free of cost

thanks!

atylafzxzmcah “Riding” = road biking ? If so, what level are you guys? (1-10)

I meant moto

Has anyone figured out the rabbit card situation with US passport?

I have a new passport and I’ve been to 3 BTS stations and it won’t scan in.

Buying a card every time is an impedance to my mental health 😀😂

Found similar stories on Reddit

I am traveling soon with family. Contact less card doesn’t work?

Not in the BTS. MRT accepts VISA.

Visa, Mastercard, and amex

I saw a sign for Mastercard, but haven't tried it yet. Should have clarified.

Visa seems to be their preferred partner, but i once accidentally pulled out my amex and it worked. Then tried my Mastercard and it worked too. Im actually a bit surprised how many places actually do accept amex.

Some passports have visa exemption

Yes

Is there any recommendations regarding flying between Thailand, Vietnam and Philippines or is booking using Google flights from Canada just as good?

Just look on Google flights all of the carriers are on there on these routes. Just be careful with baggage size and allowances

Especially with Vietnam make sure to include complete name including middle names. It's one of few countries where they will deny you boarding if you don't have your complete name on the ticket.

If anyone’s US passport doesn’t scan, you can go here and they can enter it manually:

https://maps.app.goo.gl/9p7eZVDSx524Q51K9?g_st=ipc