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4 hours ago, K2938 said:

Good stuff from Reddit...

Depends whether you agree with what is being said I guess......

A quick read suggests just a rehash of stuff posted in all the major tax threads over the last 18 months on here but crucially ignores Savings clause pre 1/1/24 and although one poster mentions DTAs I could not see any discussion....

Plus this -

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• As foreigners, it's almost impossible to understand all of this, send the right documents/attachments to forms, and do this right. That's why it's highly recommended to talk with a Thai tax attorney.

Also one poster talks about contradictory statements from the tax advisers.......

43 minutes ago, wensiensheng said:

Arguing over parking spaces is hardly a new phenomenon, nor confined to Thailand. Can’t see the need to make a big deal out of it.

Especially as it looks like he had enough room to squeeze himself out.......

10 hours ago, Georgealbert said:

at a seven-storey hotel on Soi Paniadchang, Moo 6, Pattaya,

Only 2 weeks ago they raided another hotel in that same area -

48 minutes ago, 5davidhen1 said:

I just tried this to no avail. I get into Microsoft using Skype details as you suggest but, no mention of Skype, dial pad, contacts .... nothing!

Try this link

https://calling.web.skype.com/

It takes you to a log in screen for your MSN Skype account - or should do. When I click on that link and provide my Skype log in details in takes me to my page showing credit and numbers called. This is on a pc not mobile.

If you cannot get in through there then there would appear to be a technical issue and you may have to go back to MSN to resolve.

On 6/22/2025 at 4:27 PM, Crossy said:

I am aware of gated communities which have PEA meters for each home

I must admit I just assumed this was the norm as it is what our village has and others I visited in the past.

On 6/22/2025 at 4:27 PM, Crossy said:

others have a private distribution system and bill the individual homes privately.

In this instance I wonder if legally they can 'pull the plug' if common fees are not paid?

13 minutes ago, scorecard said:

Internet provider is AIS.

If Windows try setting DNS in Adapter settings to something other than your ISP and flush the dns cache

cmd in run tun box then ipconfig /flushdns

Network and Sharing centre

I use Quad 9 and Cloudflare as a secondary but pick whatever DNS resolvers you want.

If that doesn't work go with a free vpn first and see if that works before forking out - Windscribe or Tunnel Bear have limited free options

11 hours ago, 5davidhen1 said:

Thanks to all respondents, but none of the suggestions work for me. Teams is cr*p!

I tried both my phone and laptop again and cannot see a dial pad, or my contacts, or do anything except use the voice (echo) test.

Have you tied to log into a Microsoft account with your Skype name and password as previously suggested?

Since I did this successfully only 10 days ago  I respectfully suggest that you haven't?  

1 hour ago, scorecard said:

For decades never had such sites locked / refuse to open.

Which provider?

If Ais then there is another thread on here about not being able to access more 'pedestrian'sites......

Simple answer is VPN

No issue on True for one of the main sites you may be referring to.....

On 6/23/2025 at 9:55 AM, Zaphod Priest said:

I've looked everywhere on the router admin panel, but can't find anywhere to specify fixed ip addresses.

Unless I am misunderstanding fixing your IP address is not going to change DNS site lookup. If you are using a pc/laptop have you tried specifying ia different dns rather than AIS's in the adaptor settings?

7 hours ago, a269652 said:

can offer a solution other than using a VPN?

Try the same and see if it helps. 

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........