jacko45k

My Mrs would serve me a separate plate when I visited the village and family....every drumstick had been picked and prodded by fingers straight from the fields that hadn't seen a sink yet. I can live with not knowing what happens in the raw stage, but expect staff to be gloved, and masked too!

But I did not ask for that.... simply a number relating to Thai tax allowances. Had I wanted the full regulations and procedures, I would have asked for that, or bought the book. I would hope the forum could help with that!

I thought it was the same for all (mostly) in the UK. Only us Expats have frozen ones that may vary a little as they are fixed to what it was first time paid out. As far as I know all UK State pensions are less than the UK tax threshold (personal allowance) and I also dispute that they 'vary widely'.

That is the reality, nobody really knows much as it has not been detailed yet.. and we have a thread of 210 pages of people offering opinion and in depth knowledge.

Absolutely, I am retired. If I ask someone how are the wife and kids, I want the short answer, not a tome of several chapters.

Just what we need, more hot air!

If you are the type to send 'War and Peace' when a few lines would suffice, sorry I disturbed you. How much time I got left I need this!

They will all be late for work then trying to get down soi Pothole!

Are you having a laugh? I have not read anything that long since I did my Uni studies! If presented with that I would be tempted to just say 'how much do you want!

Probably 'stated' as the latter to reserve the right to future amendments!

Isn't it 60,000 baht and same for a spouse? (Presuming no deduct allowances). Opps, prior post better 190k+60k then?

The tourism numbers from TAT suggest mostly Russian....

The UK state pension falls below the level requiring tax, ie less than the personal tax free allowance for the UK. So tax free. It does however qualify for Thai taxation by amount. I hope you are correct of course.

Not the sort of thing I would publicize, being a thief. (Although I suspect it was fantasy). A return finger, call an ambulance and that would be my idea.

Smokescreens, delaying tactics....I don't believe a word of it. Not mant ailments require such a long protracted stay in hospital

If only they can learn that before leaving school!

Seem to be plenty of them about in Pattaya area now, I hear more in Phuket.

Where do they get it I wonder, been in a freezer a year or two maybe. My Mrs cooks at home and meat comes from the local wet market.... can't say I have had issue.... seen stuff looking off wrapped in plastic in supermarkets, and they have their tricks too!

Probably couldn't afford it despite cheaper alcohol! Other bills like heating, rent, water, transport, repairs dwarf Thailand costs. Big worry item is medical services here though!

Just don't update the book... then, when you do, it is simply a consolidated single line. I know some need this for the 800k proof to immigration, re retirement extension, but for my last one I had to provide a statement showing the last six months anyhow. I also keep that 800k in a Fixed deposit, isolated from my day to day little transactions.... for fear of going under requirements! So Bolt want folks to give a free lump sum for them to keep, to go with the many others, True money, Lazada, AIS...... all playing banker. !

And yet they need to put their prices up ..and blame it on the economic situation they seem to be contributing to!

Haven't heard that in a while, not from an adult!

Give it time.... the Visa Exempt (both ways) starts in March does it not.

I would appreciate the 'security' myself, don't want any oddbods or drunks wandering about...... That said, seen quite a few smaller condos that seem not to bother, but they often have camera surveillance. Would that be a concern?

I can certainly see and appreciate 'tap and go' type convenience, to pay for a grab/bolt...... but would hate to see the removal of the cash option, like Uber, UK did once. Very inconvenient when I returned there and needed a cab from the railway station. I would use a separate account from my retirement fund, One that has less in it and I top up as needed. I already cover utility bills that way.