Kevin1908

I have to do an annual tax return for a Thai company and have been using the same accountant for 12 years or so. Accountant sends me the documents, I sign and stamp and send back. This year I sent UPS. Clearly marked documents and zero value. Sent from the UK. First of all UPS said they couldn't deliver as the address was wrong. I notified them that the address was correct but I did advise them that the phone number I had used was not correct as he had changed his number. I got the correct number and advised UPS. Another week gone by so called the accountant and documents have not been delivered. Phone up UPS who now give me a different story, the documents are in Thai Customs and they want an export invoice. I pointed out these were zero value documents that had originated in Thailand. Are Thai Customs really that awkward or is it UPS not up to the job? Do I really need and export invoice for valueless documents? What next a Customs declaration on a birthday card?

I only come here rarely so I knew nothing about it. I will pay more attention in future. Given that the Thais can't implement a compulsory travel insurance scheme then I don't see this going anywhere soon.

"That thai person speaks good english." That aside, is this story <deleted> or not. And that would be English not english and Thai not thai. I hope you aren't one of those foreign teachers working in Thailand.

Is there any truth in the following story I was told by a Thai person. Any money by way of savings or pension will be taxed if you stay more than 180 days in any fiscal year. "Have you Read about the proposed tax changes in Thailand. If living here for more than 180 days in a fiscal year, money you bring into Thailand will be taxed. Even moving savings into Thailand is counted as income and taxable. That’s absurd. WOW! " Tell me the Thai authorities aren't that insane.

Yes I gather that is what they are doing. So they pester their friends and family to buy Amway stuff then they get commission on sales. Is that right? I can't see how they can make enough sales to get a living income. My soon to be ex sells Protein Bota B. She buys it for 3500 baht or there abouts and only makes 200 baht per sale. Less of course her costs in sendiing it to her customer. I assume also this is a pyramid that she had to buy into. For the amount she sells it seems a hell of a lot of effort and outlay for very little return.

The reason I asked is that a Thai woman I chat with on line said the she is working for Amway. I hope she hasn't been conned into joining a pyramid scheme.

Compared to the UK where I come from is insurance typically less then the UK or more expensive. I would expect it to be lot less as labour rates for repairs to be a lot less than the UK and not encounter 20% sales tax. I think my BMW 320 was in the £450 mark fully comprehensive so 19,800 baht.

Can somebody tell me what this online business Amway is? The web site is in Thai, I am hoping it isn't a pyramid seller.

How much is insurance typically?

I am planning a 3 month stay in Thailand next year as a precursor retiring there. I want a car but if I am not on a retirement or marriage visa can I own a car. As a last resort resort I could register it under my ex's name. At the end of my 3 month stay I would then lay the car up for when I stay permanently later in the year. Any pit falls to avoid if buying a used car?

I will be changing the Administrator of the will. Does that mean I should inform the Administrator of the old will that the will is no loner valid?

I have emailed the will to the Thai lawyer who drew it up in the first place. I was going to change anyway. I drew it up when we got married and I think I was overly generous to my wife over my own sons. Now I can cut her out completely. It is reassuring that I don't have to make a trip to Thailand to sign it.

I need to change my Thai will as I hold assets in Thailand. I have a Thai wife but we are now separated pending a divorce. I am in the UK. Do I have to go to Thailand to complete the will or can it be sent to me for signing then returned to Thailand for completion.

Great I can take the Proxxon mini blow torch and be able to re-charge it.

I am not a smoker so not a user or lighters but is the attached type of universal gas lighter refill available in Thailand. I want to take a Proxxon mini blow torch for diy work but if the universal gas lighter refills are not available there is no point. https://www.axminstertools.com/proxxon-mfb-e-microflame-burner-475091?queryID=a234b9bd7da6bf786bc104799153d9fa