Raindancer

Well, I hope it doesn't affect your extension renewal or anyone else.

Many thanks Mike. If they do impose it carte blanche, I will look at your 400k option with me paying the first 400k of any claim

I was differentiating on income earned in Thailand, to income remitted to Thailand from outside of Thailand. Thus deemed " foreign remittances".

And as this topic is on " foreign income remitted to Thailand" I don't see the relevance of the post, as these so called millionaire earners, should be paying income/ business tax anyway.

Thanks for clarifying that. I made a hash of replying to your previous post, but you obviously got sight of it before I deleted it 🤣 I thought that the " health insurance" for expats only applied to those on non imm O-A visa/extensions, and not to other categories of visas/ extensions.

Absolutely. I personally see this as a power play by the Director of TRD. Some Thai governmental officials love power. And like to make a name for themselves. MaoTseTung said something along the lines of" just because you have the power to make a ruling, doesn't necessarily make it right to invoke it, just because you can. I understand her rationale, but I really don't think it will affect the majority of expat retirees with DTAs. After all there is also a huge number of working Thais, who also don't pay tax. Finally, I think that this resurgence of an existing income tax regulation was designed for some of those people in Thailand ( Thais and foreigners) bringing in large profits from overseas investments without declaring them to TRD. Hence this " (one Size fits all) sledgehammer ruling to crack a nut. But I stand to be corrected.😁 Personally, I will not be leaving Thailand before the 180 day ruling. I'm happy enough to resolve any possible tax implications, as and when and if they arise.

I've read it and I agree with previous posters, that it didn't say what you claimed regarding DTAs and pensioners. All this hot air around a "proposed" tax implementation and speculation, from so many unqualified sources and media outlets/ forums. I will gladly wait until everything is published, and if (and its a big IF), it comes to pass, I will adapt and apply what is necessary to abide within the TRD requirements.

Cancel that Mike. I misunderstood his comments.

Ok. Thanks

Hi Mike Thanks for the video. But it is slightly confusing when he states that a 70 year old male, with spouse not working, has assessable income of 549000 thai baht. Your previous tables amounted to 560000 baht for someone with the same scenario. Or have I misunderstood the gentleman in the video? It was also interesting to hear that even if your assessable income does fall below the TRD allowances of 560000, and thus no thai income tax liability, you still have to file a tax return, if your income is over 220000 baht.

Yep, the food wasn't great on our side of the fence. I enjoyed Khan Creek, but was really glad to leave.

That's quite amazing that we were both probably on the same flight. Landed at Brize, and took the train to Heathrow and onto Dusseldorf. Absolutely freezing. I always remember when cholera broke out and we had to use the RAF canteen/ cookhouse. I couldn't believe the difference. Knives and forks on the tables instead of us using are own kfs, and a great menu. The place was spotless compared to the Army cookhouse.

Yep. I was with the OSS and left on a VC 10 13 December 70. I think the Queens Own were replaced by the Irish Rangers. But maybe my memory on that is scant🤣🤣🤣

Amazingly small world. I was also stationed in Sharjah Apr to Dec 1970🤣

PM sent.

PM sent with directions.

See my post and map reference. If you still can't find it, send me a DM/PM and I will send further details.

On route 1367. https://maps.app.goo.gl/Jj9vAbEn37VexUpD7

There is absolutely no need to be rude. I asked a simple question. And your link does nothing to confirm your scaremongering. But then again, your posts suggest a glass half empty, whereas I live in a positive and realistic world. But as your name suggests in the English dictionary, I won't need to read your rubbish interpretaion of what might or might not happen any longer.

And what evidence apart from rumours and heresay, do you have to support your post? I would welcome sight of it. Or is this just another "chicken little " story.

There is an excellent car seat repairer on Sansai Noi Road. Just past the temple on your left and they are on the right hand side. You will see car seats on the frontage area of their shop. Yes, I have used them for car seat repair and also for my lazy boy chair. Very professional and good quality work.

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Hence my post on using an agent. Perhaps I should have clarified my post.

Did he use an agent. Possibly why the annual extension is beyond passport expiry date.