khunPer

1 hour ago, Tmoney said:

I think I'm missing something here, how can you get 126% and 128% of target?

Even 98% seems optimistic to me.

Target was 70 percent of the calculated number of known population on the island, but more people wished to be vaccinated, so from 88.2 percent to 89.6 percent got vaccinated instead of the 70 percent target...????

Great job...????

16th August +2 on Samui...

Updated Koh Phangan travelling regulations per 15th August...
Thanks to Samui Info by Nicha.

Update Travel Regulations to Ko Phangan (Date on 15 August 2021)

DARK RED ZONE

>>> Those traveling from the Dark Red Risk area of 29 provinces must have evidence of the following 2 items.

1. Evidence of having received 2 doses of Sinovac or Sinopharm for not less than 7 days or 1 dose of AstraZeneca for not less than 21 days, or all other vaccines that meet the criteria only.

2. There must be evidence of COVID-19 testing, RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen Test within 72 hours. If the Rapid Antigen Test is conducted at the Thong Sala Pier screening point. The traveler will pay 500 baht for the test.

RED ZONE

Those who travel from the Red Risk area of 37 provinces and those who travel from the Orange Risk area must have evidence of one of the following:

1. There must be an evidence showing that the traveler is vaccinated with two doses of Sinovac or Sinopharm for not less than 7 days OR AstraZeneca vaccine 1 dose not less than 21 days OR all other vaccines meet the criteria only.

2. There must be evidence of COVID-19 testing, RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen Test within 72 hours. If the Rapid Antigen Test is conducted at the Thong Sala Pier screening point. The traveler will pay 500 baht for the test.

FROM OTHER DISTRICTS OF SURAT THANI

Those traveling from any districts in Surat Thani Province must have evidence of one of the following:

1. There must be an evidence showing that the traveler is vaccinated with two doses of Sinovac or Sinopharm for not less than 7 days OR AstraZeneca vaccine 1 dose not less than 21 days OR all other vaccines meet the criteria only.

2. There must be evidence of COVID-19 testing, RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen Test within 72 hours. If the Rapid Antigen Test is conducted at the Thong Sala Pier screening point. The traveler will pay 500 baht for the test.

3. Must have a permit to travel from the area of origin dated no more than 7 days from the date of permission. If more than 7 days, the following evidence must be provided: COVID-19 test, RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen Test within 72 hours. If the Rapid Antigen Test is conducted at the Thong Sala Pier screening point. The traveler will pay 500 baht for the test.

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>>> TRUCK OPERATORS

- Must provide an evidence of COVID-19 testing, RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen Test within 7 days. If the Rapid Antigen Test is conducted at the Thong Sala Pier screening point. The traveler will pay 500 baht for the test.

>>> Those who live / work on Koh Phangan District. If there is a need to travel outside Koh Phangan district. The traveler must obtain a permit letter to travel. Traveler can apply for a letter at the village headman (Kamnan) or at Koh Phangan Municipal Office or at Thong Sala Pier screening point.

- If the applicant has received 2 doses of Sinovac or Sinopharm vaccination not less than 7 days, or 1 dose of AstraZeneca vaccine not less than 21 days, or all other vaccines meet the criteria, she or he is allowed to leave the island of Koh Phangan for 7 days. If traveling more than 7 days, COVID-19 test, RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen Test within 72 hours is required. If the Rapid Antigen Test is conducted at the Thong Sala Pier screening point. The traveler will pay 500 baht for the test

- If the applicant does not have a history of vaccination against COVID-19, he or she will receive a permission to travel outside the Koh Phangan for 3 days. If traveling more than 3 days, COVID-19 test, RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen Test within 72 hours is required. If the Rapid Antigen Test is conducted at the Thong Sala Pier screening point. The traveler will pay 500 baht for the test

>>> Foreigner who live on Koh Phangan District, who wish to travel in-out Koh Phangan must provide:

- Evidence of having received 2 doses of Sinovac or Sinopharm vaccination not less than 7 days OR 1 dose of AstraZeneca vaccine not less than 21 days OR other vaccines that meet the criteria:

evidence of Covid – 19 test, RT-PCR or Rapid Antigen Test within 72 hours, If the Rapid Antigen Test is conducted at the Thong Sala Pier screening point. The traveler will pay 500 baht for the test

14th August vaccination status...

42 minutes ago, Can samui said:

.any ideas?

We buy most seeds online, but some local mum & dad shops sells similar seeds at same price (but no freight added), but their assortment is limited - I could for example only find tarragon on Lazada, you can also try to search on Shopee, they are sometimes cheaper than Lazada - HomoPro's little garden section might also sell seeds...????

Makes me compare with lepers in old time...????

36 minutes ago, RickG16 said:

What? .... Check your facts my friend. I'm sorry you had a bad experience but I can guarantee most Brits don't boil their bacon.

 

British food is no better or worse than most Northern European countries... Germany, Scandinavia etc

 

The best food in Europe is in Italy, Spain and France. End of discussion. Close thread.

I presume you are not in a humorous mood today, I sincerely excuse if I have offended you and British food...????

47 minutes ago, phetphet said:

KhunPer. We don't eat boiled bacon for breakfast. Grilled or fried same as you.

A boiled ham is a different dish altogether. Often served with boiled potatoes, cabbage and carrots.

You don't fry bacon enough for the taste of Danes, for us it's like boiled...????

On 8/12/2021 at 4:36 PM, john thom said:

Am I missing something?

Yes, the second jab will be AZ...????

On 8/14/2021 at 4:28 AM, NorthernRyland said:

As I understand it the government said it will "fully reopen" in October but have any dates been officially decided yet? It's getting close to October 1st and I'm not willing to stay another winter in the US waiting for Thailand to reopen.

Normally I'm very careful with predicting the future, but I'll give it a try. I'm afraid you only have two choices:

1) Either stay another utterly cold winter in US...

or

2) Use the Phuket Sandbox for entry - which soon will give an 7+7 option - and commute after two weeks to wherever you wish to spend your winter in Land Of Smiles.

It's possible to enter, and avoid winter...????

The latest comparison for travelling to, and between, the islands - thanks to Samui Info by Nicha - based on what the Covid centers of the 3 islands have announced...

Requirements for entering Koh Tao from Koh Samui seems right now to be fully vaccinated and antigen test.

15th August +8 on Samui

of 4 are new local cases and 4 are imported.
29 patients has returned home, whilst 120 patients still in hospital or hospitel.

5 hours ago, phetphet said:

Can't beat a well made Fish and Chips, a Sunday Roast or a Shepherd's Pie. I think even the French do something similar called Hachis Parmentier d'Agneau. Smoked Haddock Chowder on a cold day.

Don't know where you are from, but every country has some foods that others won't like. Each to their own.

Us non-British can (easily) beat that, but you British folks might not enjoy our excellent gourmet alternatives...???? - mind you that you spoil our high quality Danish bacon by boiling it, whilst we fry it to a delicious crispy state, whilst you complains that we spoil it by burning it - and so we are so different, even we're not that far apart...????

Another thing we continental foreigners don't understand is the love for 57 varieties of oven baked beans...

However, I still enjoy a full English breakfast, even with boiled bacon...????????

14 hours ago, georgey said:

how do you predict about anything other than the future?

You seems to be a very serious fellow in my crystal ball...????

In the beginning of the pandemic there were some observations published in the news that smokers were slightly protected against Covid-19 - actually little surprising - but I never saw any follow up stories.

I tried to find some sources, and it seems like it's been a misunderstanding...

A number of recent studies have found low percentages of smokers among COVID-19 patients, causing scientists to conclude that smokers may be protected against SARS-CoV-2 infection. National and international media were interested in this story and we soon began receiving questions about this topic in general practice. In this article, we shed light on the process that resulted in the misinterpretation of observational research by scientists and the media. We also point out the methodological flaws of various studies on which hasty conclusions were based. Finally, we address the role of primary healthcare providers in mitigating the consequences of erroneous claims about a protective effect of smoking.

Source: Nature "Are smokers protected against SARS-CoV-2 infection (COVID-19)? The origins of the myth".

More about the so-called Durian cluster...

Once again I realize that I'm happy not married to a Thai - or anyone else - seems to be much more easy with long-time girlfriends, both the former ones from my home country, and the lovely one in Land of Smiles...????

23 hours ago, Tom Parkinson said:

Can I use evidence of a dedicated fixed deposit account with a balance of >USD 100k to fulfil the insurance requirement?

No, you need an insurance. You can find more information HERE on the official Covid-19 Insurance-site, where you also can buy an approved $100,000 Covid-insurance, or get a third party Covid-insurance approved. The insurance is going to be valid for the length of your stay...????

I wouldn't buy a sinking house, but that's just how I think...????

On 8/12/2021 at 9:16 PM, tezzaaa said:

Here comes my question: what are my options, shall I set up a ltd cny in Thailand in my wife's name as main shareholder and pay ourselves dividends, or use an umbrella cny? I would be based in Thailand more than 183 days per year so domiciled there.

You would still need some Thai employees for a work permit. If it's a partnership limited with your wide you only need two, and your wife can be on of them, and 1 million baht in registered capital; if it's a normal company limited with 3 shareholders you need 4 Thai employees, and 2 million baht in registered shareholder capital.

For taxation income tax might be better than paying company tax and dividend tax for the first 2 million baht, i.e. up to 25 percent income tax with the full rate only from 1,000,001 baht to 2,000,000 baht. Salary is deducted as expense from the company's profit.

Company tax is 20 percent - 30 percent if the company has a lot of profit - and dividend tax is 10 percent, so "salary" paid out as dividend will be "income taxed" by 28 percent (i.e. 100 minus 20% = 80 minus 10% = 72).

Take 2 million baht income as example:

As work income (wife has own income), the tax is 325,000 baht.

As dividend, the company tax and withholding tax together are 560,000 baht.

It will be worth having your wife as employed - you need two in the company - and let her have an income, the first 160,000 baht are tax exempt, and the tax rates begin with 5 percent. You can find a Thai income tax calculator HERE.

Have you considered to keep your UK limited company?

Check with the Double Taxation Agreement between UK and Thailand about dividend taxes in UK, it would probably be free from income tax in Thailand, if already taxed in UK. 

You are allowed to live from your savings. Foreign income is only income taxable in Thailand if the foreign income is transferred into Thailand during the same year as it's earned, the following year it's considered savings, and savings are free from income tax; i.e. if you UK company pays it's annual dividend in December, and you transfer the money in January the following year, it's tax free savings...????

Durian Covid-cluster...

Google translate:

Announcement. People who brought durian to sell with Nang Hia Neng, Village No. 2, Na Mueang Subdistrict, Koh Samui District, on August 10-11, 2021, have symptoms like fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose, no smell, tongue doesn't taste or any symptoms. one or have had symptoms during this period Contact for infection at Koh Samui Hospital from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (for those without any symptoms Observe the symptoms for 14 days. If there are abnormal symptoms, report them. Disease control officers call 063-3090-458.

Seems like Covid-vaccination works...