Old Croc

A couple of years ago my Under-consideration stamp was for 2 months. I went back after 1 month; it was ready, and they altered the stamp to the 1-month date at that time.

You missed the early years and the restricted forum.

Ignorance and bigotry cross all borders.

After Captain Cook invaded Australia, and before millions of British 10quid boat people flocked to its shores, there were fleets of English criminals shipped there in the mistaken belief it was a form of punishment. This is where the term Pom originated. Little did the authorities of the time know they were sending these people to a comparative paradise and setting up their descendants for a life far superior to the one at their point of origin.

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I don't have a TIN nor plan to get one unless forced. The form they refused to accept only had basic details completed, no tax file numbers. My last remittances were in Dec 2023, nothing this year nor expected for some years in the future. A recent property sale has provided a buffer. My funds have, and will continue, to accumulate in my home country. I had remitted more than 25mill until 2023. That has now stopped. I will keep bank statements up to date in my home country.

Last week I attempted to lodge this form in person (via my wife) at Kasikorn's Chiang Khan branch. They refused to accept it, stating it has to be emailed. They also refused to assist with a debit card to replace an expiring one, stating I need an app on my phone. I don't do any banking on my phone, using only my pc. As their service is non-existent and location extremely inconvenient, with no branches within 120kms of my location, I will close the account I've had for 14 years and transfer the balance of several million to a more user-friendly bank. I don't plan to remit any funds for a few years and will only lodge a nil tax return if it's compulsory.

Have you heard of a Surinamese citizen named Nesty? How many Americans could indicate where Suriname is on a map?

Russia is in 11th place on gross GDP. As stated, higher on a GDP -PPP basis.

Phuket was the one exception. They grandfathered the requirement for visas issued before this criterion was introduced. Checking the Immi Volunteers site, it seems they have been brought back in line.

If anyone was wondering how The Revenue Dept would enforce compliance, perhaps with Immigration, it's now clear your bank is the agent for the tax collection. They are insisting (threatening) you register and disclose personal details to them, and even go so far as to provide the forms to apply for a tax ID. I didn't realize K bank was a government entity!

Australian. Also received this major privacy intrusion from the bank. They insist I provide my tax details, addresses, etc from my home country including the tax file number. They threaten to terminate me as a customer if non-compliant!

Laos police detain owner of backpacker hostel where Bianca Jones and Holly Bowles were staying before methanol poisoning - ABC News

Where do you get your crystal ball?