KhunHeineken

Do you really think it will play out that way, either in 2025, or in the future? Do you remember where you are?

I agree. So many guys come to Thailand and get blinded by "the dream." They lose touch with reality. Unscrupulous Thai's prey on it.

Yeah, but my real estate agent / developer "is different."

I agree. For all we know, the hospital staff could be Pro-Palestinian.

I'm just so surprised by people like yourself that deny even the possibility that it can / will happen.

They are probably doing a rekkie in another country, preparing for 6 months outside of Thailand every year.

Yes, and it's not just me, I have some friends doing the same. I suggest the practice is more wide spread than many think. I accept this. It's possible. I have a Plan B, Plan C, and Plan D. I am very comfortable with my 800k being safe, and earning more interest in my home country, and the agent's bill is cheap. Many deposit the 800k, and don't touch it, then still transfer over funds on a monthly basis. They are so afraid of the seed money window periods that they just leave it, untouched, for years / decades. I am sure they are comfortable with their decision, as I am with mine, but just don't tell me their extension ONLY costs 1.900 baht.

The immigration computer data base knows this. What's unworkable about that? Sure. All they will have to do is prove it to the TRD, or, no certificate for their extension. What's unworkable about that? Huh???????? You present at immigration. The immigration officer asks, "You have TRD paper?" You answer, "No." He says, "Can not extension. You go TRD first." What's unworkable about that?

What the elderly feel, and what the reality may be, are two different things. The "sod it" attitude does tend to support the argument that this tax policy will be linked to extensions, so there can be no "sod it" attitude. That would leave the only "out" as being to overstay, and then they have to catch you for overstay, and tax evasion. Once again, it's funny how most expats abide by immigration laws strictly, yet, don't view this tax policy in the same light. A quick way to fix that would be to link the two. Basically, TRD use immigration compliance to ensure tax compliance.

I've always said there will be chaos, but at the end of the day, the Thai's will turn a baht out of this. There's already some chaos, and some members have already filed, so they have turned a baht out of it. What remains to be seen is how hard they go at every single baht, from every single person.

Don't forget, in relation to this tax policy, "do it YOUR way." A song, just for you. I have a feeling you will be singing in the future, "I did it the Thaiiiiii wayyyyyy."

You can "know" anyone in Thailand, for a price.

Thanks for the info. I'll pass it on.

Yes, it is my opinion. Do you disagree? If so, why?

Wow, such freedom to do what you want with your own money. What about the other 400k and other 6 months???? Would you call it a donation? If not, what is it? As most do, hence my comment about can you spend it. Most can't / don't, so it's practically "dead money." "but that's not the point here" either, is it?

The math / financials don't lie. Not only is it financially beneficial to leave the 800k in one's home country, but safer, also. The only debate here is the legality of it, which is fine, but not something I am concerned about. Each to their own, but just don't ell me your extension ONLY costs 1,900 baht.

Many times, the immigration officers set up the visa shop, and their family members / friends are the agents. It's a well oiled machine, and been going on for decades.

Can you spend your 800k???? No. It sits there like a white elephant, earning nothing, year after year, and for some, decade after decade.

How's this sub-topic relevant to you then?

I am well traveled. Also, I have lived and worked in some 3rd World Countries. Thailand is easy living. I like Thailand for the climate, and Pattaya for the nightlife, and how diverse the place is. Bangkok is well connected in the region. I go to the Singapore F1 every year. I also used to go to the Malaysian F1 every year as well. i am happily single. I didn't retired to Thailand to adopt an extended family from Issan, or be treated like a fool by the Thai government. If I have to leave Thailand at any stage in the future, it's no great loss to me, either emotionally, financially, or lifestyle wise. I like Vietnam also. I show Thailand the same loyalty Thailand shows me, zero. I make Thailand work for me, not the other way around. I understand many others here have a very different view than mine, and that's fine. Unfortunately, many people have returned to their home country broke, going onto welfare, or worse, taken a dive off a tall building. I certainly will not be heading down that path. Apart from using an agent for my extension, I abide by al other laws, and pay all my bills. I have never come under notice of police in Thailand for anything. That said, yes, I know prostitution is illegal. How many on this forum can say they have never paid a bar fine?

What makes you think I assumed that? Of course the other side is paying as well. Or, paid more, to more people.

Copy and paste it. Just a couple of mouse clicks.

All predictions / scenarios should be considered, especially because of "TiT" not just the ones that make people happy.

Ok. I use my Visa / MasterCard from my home country.

Question: As with all things immigration, do you think it's best to err on the safe side with this tax policy, even for just the first year?