KhunHeineken

Looks like they have noticed a sharp decline in remittances. Who would have though?

No, not refunded, you get tax credits. This guy explains DTA's quite well.

Your link relates to Super, but I think the member is asking about the NZ aged pension. Clarification needed by the OP.

It appears he will have to re-establish NZ residency to be able to apply and receive the aged pension in NZ. I have posted the criteria to meet NZ's criteria of "ordinary resident" in a previous post.

I had a look at the link you posted. The below seems to be his issue: "are ordinarily resident in New Zealand, the Cook Islands, Niue or Tokelau when you apply, and" Thailand is not one of the SSA countries. "SSA countries are: Australia, Canada, Denmark, Greece, Ireland, Jersey, Guernsey, Malta, the Netherlands, South Korea and United Kingdom." He's in his late 70's, and has lived in Thailand since 65, so that's over 10 years he has been a non resident of NZ. Similar, to Australians, he may have to return to NZ to re-establish NZ residency. For Australian's, that's a 2 year stay. He may get the pension upon arrival, but he can't just fly out a fortnight later, if it's anything like the Australian system. Here's NZ's definition of "ordinary resident" from your link. ordinarily resident Ordinarily resident generally means a person who is normally and lawfully in New Zealand, intends to stay here and considers New Zealand to be their home. However, if you're applying for NZ Super or Veteran's Pension, this also includes: the Cook Islands, Niue and Tokelau, and any country NZ has a Social Security Agreement (SSA) with (except United Kingdom). If you're applying for another payment, this may also include a country NZ has a SSA with. It depends which payment you're applying for. When deciding if someone is ordinarily resident in the countries listed above, we look at: their intentions towards these countries, including their reasons for periods of absence and return the length of time they spend in these countries on a continual basis property and asset ownership. Do they own a home or any other large assets in these countries? the location of their cash assets: investments and bank accounts whether their income is earned in these countries or overseas whether they pay taxes in these countries whether they still vote in or still qualify to vote in these countries general elections their commitment to these countries, such as involvement in the community, clubs or other groups. Generally you're not considered to be ordinarily resident in these countries if you either: leave them for more than 26 weeks, or spend more time outside of them than inside. Please note: a person cannot be ordinarily resident in 2 places at the same time.

Be wary of an Australia claiming they are a JP and can perform their duty in Thailand. Firstly, they can not, and secondly, check them out on the JP register anyway, just to see if they are full of sh*t or not. Here's the NSW register. Enter his name and scroll down. He should come up, but even if he does, he can not perform any JP duties in Thailand. https://dcj.nsw.gov.au/legal-and-justice/legal-assistance-and-representation/justice-of-the-peace/finding-a-jp/jp-public-register.html

I haven't heard of an Australian bank asking for a Proof of Life document, but I am not at that age yet. For sure after you submit it from overseas, they will contact you to state your tax residency status. Two of my banks in Australia have already done this, and it's not relevant to Proof of Life. The Australian Government require banks to do it now. I declared I am still a resident for tax purposes, which I am. I am just on a "long holiday." I still maintain a "domicile" in Australia. Others who have sold up in Australia and haven't been back for years need to seriously consider what they declare. Firstly, it's an offense to make a false declaration, and secondly there are tax implications.

Out of his jurisdiction and should not be witnessing stat decs or certifying copies, or performing any duties as a JP for that matter. He should know this. See the link / quote in my previous post. If he does, the document becomes invalid, and he could lose his appointment.

Is the below "fake information?" It's from the Australian Government Treasury Department. https://treasury.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-07/c2023-205344-cp.pdf Accounting firms, financial advisors, legal firms, tax experts etc have posted on their websites about it. It's not "click bait" it's real, and in my opinion, will happen, particularly as the current laws are 90 years old.

Errrr, because he broke into his own house. Like he said, he'll pay for the damage later. Now, the same guy will be back down in his Soi 6 Nighwish bar telling all newbies how he know EVERYTHING about Pattaya and Thailand, but doesn't even know the parking laws here.

A JP is not authorized to perform their duty outside of their state of jurisdiction in Australia. https://dcj.nsw.gov.au/documents/legal-and-justice/justice-of-the-peace/the-role-of-jps/jp-handbook-full.pdf "You must be physically present in NSW to exercise your functions as a JP except in certain circumstances when you are delivering JP functions via audio-visual link (see page 14). "

Well explained. Video 4 months old. He mentions doing 45 days a year in Australia to remain a resident of Australia for tax purposes. A lot of comments asking about taxing of the aged pension at non resident 30% rate.

Video only 12 days old. It's an informative video, but 4:15 to 4:50 is relevant to expat pensioners. No where in the comments section does anyone say, "That's only for guys like Paul Hogan."

Phone2 is more expensive than most, and appears to be for business, rather than the individual.

Looks like NZ have the physical presence and time based tax residency law. 183 days. https://www.ird.govt.nz/international-tax/individuals/tax-residency-status-for-individuals They already know you are out of the country.

Teams is mainly for business use, not the individual. As a Skype alternative, I agree, it's useless. Here's another Microsoft own goal. https://www.news.com.au/technology/online/security/users-to-act-now-or-lose-all-their-passwords-forever-in-system-switch/news-story/42c71b3e1646844d7bdfb5b514c6223d Already reading on forums that many will just mover to the Google authenticator.

Lightening strikes. With a 2 pin plug, it would have to be an online double conversion UPS, and they are not cheap. This type of UPS converts the incoming AC to DC, and then back to AC for the devices plugged into it. Basically, the devices are running off a fully charged battery all the time, not the power point. Of course, if there is a power outage, it works the same as an ordinary UPS. Still, with only 2 pins, the UPS is at risk, as it has no pathway to discharge to earth.

The Honorary Consulate in Chiang Mai closed in 2023. https://thailand.embassy.gov.au/bkok/Consular_Outreach.html "The Honorary Consulate in Chiang Mai closed on 21 December 2023. Further information: FAQ: Honorary Consulate in Chiang Mai closure"

The USA just lost its AAA credit rating. I suggest Australia isn't far behind. S&P have already warned Australia is at risk. Australia is only a small economy. If we lose our AAA credit rating, the AUD will take a bigger hit. https://www.reuters.com/markets/us/moodys-downgrades-us-aa1-rating-2025-05-16/

Many members have put forward many alternatives to Skype, across the many Skype threads. Most are download, install, set up an account with email and password, add money, make calls. As another member asked, "Why do some people have drama with everything where some people have none?" Many of the Skype alternatives are just as easy to set up as Skype was. I put forward a few alternatives. One of them I said I could not recommend because it was not easy to set up. I also put forward the below alternative which was set up within 2 minutes. https://www.voipbuster.com/dashboard The majority of the alternatives put forward by members are an easy set up. If a member chooses a product solely based on it being the cheapest price, but it has a complicated set up, that's their choice, but you get what you pay for.

I was speaking in general, and not to your specific case.

If you look at the sticker on the bag, that's the symbol for "earth." It's not a cannabis leaf.

Victoria, also under Labor, is broke. This guy's land tax went up over 2000%.

Labor to tax money that doesn't exist for people. How good is Australia?

That will work fine, if behind that bag of sand that earth cable goes through the wall and onto a stake into the ground.