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Where is your global income? Does your country have a tax agreement? Have you paid taxes on the income?

This is why leaders in the past were wise enough to form tax agreements. They aren't perfect put the intention is to eliminate double taxation. I'm not saying double taxation isn't a possibility but the odds IMO are miniscule. Just my opinion and looking for facts. My stance is not popular on this thread but I can't change my frame of mind just because other dislike it. I get it, some are really fearful and I'm not insulting them and name calling.

I'm not trying to be a dkhead. I just want some answers. I don't want to pay additional taxes on top of what I have already paid in the USA but as of yet don't sense I will and hence the lack of concern. The USA and many other countries require "retired" tax residents that aren't citizens to file. Most these individuals get little in return other than being able to use the infrastructure in such country. There are many globe trotters not paying taxes and being funded by those that do. Interesting times and a global tax is interesting but IMO not going to be a reality for many years. Do you think individuals living in Thailand that have income and don't include this income on tax returns submitted in their home country should be taxed here?

You think Thailand shouldn't have the "right" to require that you file a tax return as a tax resident. Seems like a hassle but very reasonable IMO. I'm also confident I will not pay any taxes here for money that was taxed prior in my country nor taxes from income in the future that are taxed outside of Thailand. Just looking for facts...

I think the world is grappling with a means of taxing individuals that aren't paying taxes and residing in countries where it is easier not to pay taxes. I seriously doubt countries are will impose a tax on money that has already been taxed "wherever". There will be exceptions but basing fears on big what ifs seems pointless and stressful. I'm just looking for some facts behind this fear and don't want to be blindsided.

a threat? OK, that is what i thought. Facts? I'm really not trying to be confrontational. I'm just trying to make my own deductions.

You seem extremely hostile and frustrated. Can you share how this new tax is going to impact you. I'm from the USA with ample saving to live here until I die. I have interest income as well as investment income ( not much and many years I have a loss 😞 ). I'll get social security in the near future as well as private pension funds and some of that money will be sent to Thailand to fund my retirement. My anxiety level is very low in regards to owing Thai taxes. I might have to file but that isn't even a definite. People are screaming but without having any real basis to be screaming. It seems they are basing their fears on "what ifs" which is pointless and will lead to nothing productive. As for categorizing people as broken down sheep - maybe a look in the mirror. You seem to losing your shttt over a nothing burger. You are obviously red hot mad but why? Maybe I'm missing some facts???? Hopefully that wasn't insulting...

That is a hell of a paper weight. EV manufacturers need to develop an efficient means to repair/replace batteries. This will most definitely happen but at the moment it is the reason I'll stick with ICE. The situation in its current state is almost comical. I get it - very little demand for such services but without a MUCH better battery repair/replacement solution, I will stay on the sidelines because I'm 99.9% confident that solution will be here in the next 10 years.

See where this is going - take care 🙂

Fixed premiums can't work for 30 years? Are they adjusted for inflation? What you mentioned about the premium being fixed until the first claim is interesting. It rewards healthy individuals and would possibly explain their low premiums but still have my doubts. If all companies did this, it would get expensive real quick for unhealthy individuals which is not a good thing IMO. What would stop them from increasing your premium after a few claims to a point where it's unaffordable. On second thought, most countries I'm aware don't allow health Insurers to increase your premium because of a claim. Who is providing this information? I think you are having a laugh at our expense? 🙂

We are lucky to the cheap blood tests here and don't understand why more don't get one each year and self educate themselves on what the numbers represent.

Believe you are wrong. He is an average dude, living an average life. He is just having fun BSing and has a good enough sense of humor IMO. "Some" of his posts are far from lacking wit and on occasion are worth further thought. I like BOb. Any others out there?

So the sanctions worked? BTW. Germany isn't destroyed.

I'm not a MAGA but you calling someone dumb because they have a different opinion is idiotic. Grow up child and try to make a coherent point other than calling others infantile names.

Your choice but I would have some reservations. They might be fine - just saying. Why did you go with them? I know Sheryl and other on this forum have reservations about local Thai companies( subsidiaries ) here that provide insurance but this seems a better option. The prices are very inexpensive compared to Aetna, etc. The hospitals are familiar with the local companies and in my experience local companies have been hassle free and paid out their share of of hospital bills,. AXA Thailand comes to mind. Sure you don't get some of the benefits of AXA global but most don't need them IMO. I( 57 yo) pay 12k baht for 3,000,000 coverage with a 150k baht co-pay. One concern I have is if they will insure me past 80.

So what happens when Putin attacks the next country. He might not but a pretty good possibility he will. Tricky situation but doing nothing other than asking him not to such things will work you think?

Ends much the same as a heroin addict chasing the dragon. Exhausting and no chance of lasting success. That was my personal experience but assume some can pull it off. Been around too many sex addicts and few are happy with life. Most are darn nasty people.

Please post only links and be considerate. You make some good points but they are lost because you copy and paste to no end. I beg you to stop - my mouse roll finger aches.

Nice post and the best of luck. Don't take it personally - most here love to hate and the article made you an easy target. I read a few pages not because I was interested in your situation 🙂 but was amazed how most have determined Thailand is more expensive than the UK and their silly reasons. There are some good people here but sadly their are many more of the unhappy in life type that get off bringing others down. Hope it is your last post here.

That was true in America and Thailand but the last 15 years I get the feeling their main preoccupation is to mess with you. If a contractor tells you they will be there at noon it can translated to I might show-up tomorrow but probably not. The good ones are so busy they just tell you the truth which is you are probably better off digging the ditch or fixing the plumbing yourself because I'm too busy at the moment and my peers will mess with your head. I now just watch Youtube vids and do OK. If all else fails, I've become very proficient with fixing things with a combination of duck tape, contact glue, and zip ties.

The OP mops floors for a living is what I gather from other posts. Think a little exploration might be exciting in his case. He should probably start his journey slowly - not an easy transition IMO.

Are you having fun with me? What are they going to think of next. Off to Lazada to get some of these dummie proof bits. Bought a bunch of contact cement yesterday but my gluing days might be numbered.

Years ago I was drilling a holes in dense cement while my Thai GF laid on a mattress. I was waiting for the frame to arrive and wanted to mount a big picture before the bed frame complicated things. After watching me struggle for 5 minutes she got out of bed naked asked for the drill, stood on her tip toes and made the perfect hole. She was the most beautiful woman I had ever been with and watching her with the drill was better than sex with 99% of the women that proceeded her. She was also the first woman in Thailand to move on from me and I wonder if my inept ability with the drill had anything to with it 🙂

Thanks, I have found that to be the case. Metal and cement bits are semi-interchangeable. Wood bits is easily separated...

I have and i get it but 6 months later I forget. I assume you use them often enough or possibly just more intelligent. Not a concern and as stated on this thread, real men are proficient with drilsl. My less than manly self can easily find one of these creatures.