KhunHeineken

Yes. From the ATO. https://www.ato.gov.au/about-ato/international-tax-agreements/in-detail/international-arrangements/automatic-exchange-of-information-crs-and-fatca

Why the Greens? Why not Independents?

I don't go to Sizzlers. When it's busy, are we talking Chinese and Russians, or western tourists / expats?

We had American members take the unusual step of coming onto the Australia Forum, trolling in revenge for you trolling in the America Forum. Well done.

I agree. There is a reluctance by many to treat this tax policy with the same respect they treat the immigration laws. Funny thing is, breaching immigration laws is not a criminal offense. You will be detained and deported. Not paying your taxes is a criminal offense. You may be arrested, charged, fined and / or imprisoned. Now, the chances of mass imprisonment of foreigners for not paying their taxes is slim, but one would leave themselves exposed to extortion by authorities here, and that's the whole purposes of filing, to cover your a** and not have any problems with corrupt officials.

You've scared a lot of people with this thread, Tom. The sand is only so deep for the ostriches.

Not really. They re usually off playing cards and drinking sangsom. They come back to the hotel around an hour later. They have very good time management skills.

Having high self esteem doesn't pay the bills.

You missed the point. It's not about the size of the bank balance, it's about the cost of the "service" over an extended period of time versus the cost of being married.

It's good that you support her family.

The slabs are similar to those used in Australia. We still use treated pine timber frames, but steel frames are gaining in popularity. To add to the fire resistance, people are also putting sprinklers on top of their houses.

Queue all the "scaremonger" posts.

For all those members with Kasikorn accounts, who have already been through it, only to be laughed at by those who are with other Thai banks, grab some popcorn.

That's "The Somchai Shuffle." Gonna be funny for the guys that do actually have o pay tax, and get "The Somchai Shuffle." Interesting times ahead.

Really???? How much are you paying your missus every month, minus the house and land you're already bought for her? Just think how many "happy times" that outlay could have bought you?

The Thai guys have no problem with it whilst you are paying. After all, they need money for Sangsom and gambling. You only have a problem when you stop paying, thinking "love" is now the motivation for the Thai girl hanging around.

Once again, what is your point with this????????

The "Bolt" driver is her Thai boyfriend or brother. He has to get his cut also.

"Regular bus service" - not quite.

Thank God. The country would go broke without low self esteem bar girls.

Why would I go now? Thailand is working well for me. Unlike some, I make Thailand work for me, not me work for Thailand.

You've proved your own point.

What's your point???? Is it that an Immigration Officer can issue an extension to anyone they want? If so, it usually involves handing over money to ignore the requirements. What's new about that here????

No, but some kids lost their innocence.

What sort of footy tipping comp is that?