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5 hours ago, Millian said:

It was Panuwat Luengwilai, deputy director-general of the Revenue department,
 

 

Well looks like my memory was faulty however this article says it was his boss although I guess they could have both said it.......

https://www.nationthailand.com/business/economy/40050460

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The department's director-general, Pinsai Suraswadi, revealed that the Revenue Department is reviewing changes to rules on foreign income brought into Thailand.

AN link - 

55 minutes ago, ukrules said:

The proposed Royal Decree is a game changer though.

Yes - it would be great if it happens.

I have lost track but did the finance minister who announced it get moved in the cabinet shuffle? Hopefully not but if yes then I have less confidence it will happen this year.

42 minutes ago, anrcaccount said:

He states he "used to" work for immigration.....

Thanks.

As I haven't tried to watch it If that is correct then it sounds very suss. 

3 hours ago, 5davidhen1 said:

I have Skype installed on my phone and laptop but have failed to gain access with either.

Because you have to log in to a web page with your Skype log in and password - the old apps no longer work.

Something like this which was one of the links sent from MSN re the change.

https://login.live.com/login.srf?wa=wsignin1.0&rpsnv=175&ct=1751373997&rver=7.5.2156.0&wp=MBI_SSL&wreply=https%3A%2F%2Flw.skype.com%2Flogin%2Foauth%2Fproxy%3Fclient_id%3D572381%26redirect_uri%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fcalling.web.skype.com%2FAuth%2FPostHandler%26state%3Dc6774eaf-5e38-4e2c-90e9-cf43e32049b1&lc=1033&id=293290&mkt=en-US&psi=skype&lw=1&cobrandid=2befc4b5-19e3-46e8-8347-77317a16a5a5&client_flight=ReservedFlight33%2CReservedFlight67

Basically a Microsoft Account log in.

25 minutes ago, Peter Crow said:

but they will use it to verify that your income complies with the 65k/40k requirement. 

So we will have to await a report from someone renewing their extension based on this to see when (if ever) it gets put in place.

1 hour ago, anrcaccount said:

There is currently,  no link at all between thai taxation and the retirement visa.

One has to wonder who got the Immigration guy involved and why as I am sure they did not offer........

How senior was he supposedly?

On 6/30/2025 at 12:27 PM, Briggsy said:

That's the one!

I actually finally noticed it today. However because it is in between the entrance and exit it doesn't affect me at all.

1 hour ago, snoop1130 said:

Significantly, they demand full transparency from local officials, urging the PLTO to publish details of licensed vehicles and drivers, a request previously denied even in severe cases.

And what purpose would the taxi collective use this for I wonder - easier to find and intimidate perhaps?

6 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

He was also dissuaded by comments from one of the attackers’ parents, who claimed their son was “a good boy who had never caused trouble” and challenged Mr. Golf to provide evidence if he wished to file a complaint.

I wonder if the parent still says that after seeing the video.....

Just now, Steve Mee said:

 

Published in Royal Gazette yesterday & effective from today.

Thanks

4 hours ago, webfact said:

The regulations will take effect the day after publication.”

Doesn't affect me but how long until "publication" normally - or is it already a done deal?

8 hours ago, jojothai said:

The declaration of the Tax ID is always a must have.

Not necessarily.

5 hours ago, Yumthai said:

It's not always a must have.

Agreed along with the rest of your post. 

On 6/28/2025 at 12:34 AM, Jingthing said:

I didn't know that they wanted the original bank book to show along with the copies

You didn't used to show in the past? 

If not I am surprised as I always thought it was a pre-requisite.

5 hours ago, jojothai said:

However, be aware that Skipton should require that you provide a Thailand Tax ID. It is mandatory under the CRS (Common Reporting Standard), but there are some specific exemptions.

From what you say it sounds like you have a Skipton off-shore account and know this for a fact?

Can you please elucidate what the "specific exemptions" you  refer to are?

17 hours ago, gk10012001 said:

Anybody out there have a good VOIP app or software they can use on their PC?

If you have a read through the 'Skype replacement' threads there were quite a few options mentioned.

@ukrules from memory went with a specific sip phone/software and separate provider or similar.

4 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said:

All this without a shot being fired,

I thought this all started after a "skirmish" where supposedly one or 2 Cambodian soldiers were killed?

Or have I misunderstood........

50 minutes ago, Kasset Tak said:

impose harder rules on alcohol

Such as what? 

If you are referring to the recent news item it's title was somewhat misleading........

8 hours ago, treetops said:

He/she was told this 6 months ago so surely can't still be the same problem?

You can lead a horse to water.......

3 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

52 long-barrelled rifles

The gun the guy in the main picture is holding - how long is that barrel! What would it have been used for?

It reminds me of old pictures of duck hunters.

On 6/25/2025 at 8:57 PM, Briggsy said:

Has anybody else noticed it? It is outside Makro. It looks like a heap. It has created an impromptu motorcycle parking spot by shielding the inside lane immediately after it. It has been there for weeks.

I will have to confess I hadn't noticed and have probably been there 4/5 times in last couple of weeks including earlier this week......

Next time I go I will now obviously pay more attention 

35 minutes ago, ignis said:

No idea.. [bot sure what a data package is] 

In order to set up the app initially or when you change phones it has to be done over a mobile data connection and not over wi fi - hence me asking if you actually have a data package and/or switched mobile data on when trying to connect.

However I would have thought the staff would have sussed that out but you never know.

So first step is too make sure of the above.

Once you are sure of that try and activate the app again. - it may be worthwhile deleting the cache and data of the app before you try again.

Depending on that you may want to ring AIS customer services and explain the issue and see what they suggest about your number not showing

When I moved mine to a new phone with my existing AIS sim I was able to do it without going anywhere near a SCB branch. 

3 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

in Soi Taengmo,

3 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

ound his driveway

I presume he means the bike was in front of his residence as I don't recall seeing any space for a "driveway"  in that soi? 

58 minutes ago, ignis said:

all part of a package Internet + Business Sim + Sim I use]

Does your Sim have its own data package?

3 hours ago, ignis said:

Do I go to AIS  ? bought from them 6 weeks ago SALE 'new old stock 1,050 baht'

Are you referring to the phone or the sim card?

Which network are you with and presumably the number is one you have had for a while? When they tried to register you I presume they were using mobile data and that you have a data package?

This is not an uncommon problem - neither of my phones show the Sim phone number in Settings. Although it says 'Unknown' and not OAle DBX which would appear to be some make of phone.....?

 https://www.hardreset.info/devices/oale/oale-dbx/codes/

4 hours ago, ignis said:

U-Phone 6 Plus

No idea what this is?

7 hours ago, rasalvaje said:

Need something simple and easy for him, when I pass. 

You don't say where in Thailand you are? In Pattaya for a will in Thai and English normal minimum 5k baht from many 'lawyer' offices. 

I am presuming these are Thai bank accounts?