KhunHeineken

What about Americans that should pay tax? How will the Thai government differentiate between pensioners and those who should pay? It's by the Thai banks reporting, but they only see cash transfers, not the source of funds. Can you see this being an issue in the future? As I said, why don't we all just say our remittances are non assessable?. Close all these tax threads and forget about it. Ahhhh, but some members say the TRD haven't got the resources to audit every foreigner, and I agree, but what they can do is not grant an extension until an expat has a document from a TRD Office to proving the source of the remittances.

Tax free threshold.

What happened on your first visit? Did you get "The Somchai Shuffle?"

I minimized my remittances in 2024 and brought in some cash from Singapore when returning from the F1. I also had a friend bring in cash from Australia. I'm not on a pension, but most pensions are over the threshold, so, there may be a small amount to pay for pensioners. I am expecting to pay some tax. I don't mind paying some tax for the security of knowing I have done so and receiving document from the TRD proving I have. Therefore no nasty surprises further down the track, particularly at extension time.

The old saying, you wouldn't fall in love with a prostitute and hand over your life savings to her in your own country, so why do it in Thailand?

No. You definitely are a sheep. You post no content, only troll posts on my posts, and get "likes." I doubt you could get any "likes" by posting any content. Quite sad,m really. Keeps you posting though, doesn't it? My advice is to stick to your Trump posts. "USA, USA, USA." Remember, it's all about "Freedumb."

You still think it's going to play out that way. Maybe it will, maybe it won't. Assessable income, non assessable income, pre 2024 savings, DTA's, blah blah blah. In my opinion, foreigners will be made to pay "something." Does it matter why? Are you going to take on the TRD / Thai government in Court, and risk your happy life in Thailand, no. The Thai government says pay, you will pay. You know it, and they know you know it. Hence, a bill is on its way. Do you remember where you are living.? You have no rights here.

It's Same Same. It means you have dealt with this new BS tax policy and can rest easy. Go an make a youtube video and post it here if you think otherwise.

Ahhhh, so YOU file, but tell others there is no need for them to file, and no need to worry. What a hypocrite.

The rule of law in America has always been the US Dollar. That's real conspiracy theory, tin foil hat stuff. Where did you get that idea from? Post a link.

Landslide or not, Trump is President.

Same Same. It means you can rest easy, as you are legal. What's your buddy Ben have to say about it?

And you will be doing NOTHING, which I have heard many times before.

What a bizarre disingenuous distortion of his video. People do not have time for your misleading interpretation of what they can clearly see and hear in his video. Goodbye.

Sure. Each to their own.

Ben has also stated he thinks a "domestic clearance" will be needed in the future for all visa classes.

That's a gross undersimplification of his position. His actual position is it will effect expats in the future. Presumably because he sees a "domestic clearance" policy in the future. All foreigners need a visa to reside in Thailand, thus, you will be impacted. Wishful thinking. You just said you would not be impacted. No one should undersimplify either. Go deeper into what? The TRD want some money out of foreigners. Give them some money, as least as possible, then go back to enjoying life in Thailand. Do you really think they either know, or care about, assessable, non assessable, DTA's, pre 2024 savings, blah blah blah? No. They just want some money, and farang will pay, or will have to accept the consequences.

Huh? I am not going to bypass anything. I will be filling, but through an agent. The agent will "take care" of everything. He can even negotiate the amount of tax to be paid. Yes, crazy, but hey, TiT. I could sit back and do nothing, but I have a feeling something could come back and bite me in the *ss in the future, so I will pay some tax, but really all I am paying for is that piece of paper from the TRD that means I am good for the next 12 months. In a way, just like an extension. Then, I will sit back and watch the chaos and carnage. Basically, I view that piece of paper from the TRD as an insurance policy. If you disagree, fine. Roll the dice with it. You might get a free pass, or you might get screwed. Good Luck to everyone with what they decide to do.

"I do think at the end of this, there will be some kind of domestic tax clearance system hooked into at least the DTV, and possibly longer term a more broad system for all visa categories, but again, these things take time." I guess the above comment of his does not suit your narrative. 13:10 to 13:45. It's funny how those on this forum threw this guy at everyone, and now he has left your hopes in tatters. I will get my agent to file. I'll have a certificate and rest well. You can roll the dice with the TRD and Immigration.

It's an accumulative total of 180 days in a calendar year. It's not consecutive days.

I suppose you can do without a second kidney.

It would help to know what area that is. It could be in Nakhon Nowhere. Have you ever used that term? That's a yes or no answer. If you haven't, do you think everyone who uses that term is disrespectful or racist? How do you think the term came about in the first place? One and the same. Thailand is a terribly corrupt country. You can buy a job and promotions here. Just look at the police here. So, you agree it is happening. Do you have any advice for foreigners that know they have to file, and want to stay legal, but the TRD tell them, "No need to file?"

No, they would still have to be a tax resident, as in, stay over 180 days. However, it's highly likely they will not allow foreigners to simply do nothing and claim their remitted funds are from non assessable income. Otherwise, no money from foreigners, because, who would pay when they don't have to? Now, I wonder how they could may foreigners pay. Oh, that's right, expat tax residents need to go to immigration every year. How about we tell them they must get a certificate from the TRD before we give them their extension. Excellent idea Minister of Finance. Send down the order. Surely not, it's too much like rocket science.

I thought you were putting me on ignore.