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According to my local revenue department, supporting documents, not in English or Thai, must be translated.

The new tax rule was published in the Royal Gazzette in late 2023 (November?), effective from 1st Jan 2024.

Only if they are remitting foreign incomes. 75-80% of Thais don't pay tax. My wife has run her own business for over 30 years. No TIN and never paid revenue income tax. The simple reason being almost all transaction are cash and no proof of any income.

Why would it be published in a Thai language media website. The rule change only applies to foreigners remitting incomes, so the news is typically only published in English language media websites.

After applying allowances relevant to my circumstances, then the first 150,000 as 0% tax rated, I'm left with a tax liability of approx 7,500 BHT. However, in your calculations, you appear to be omitting 'tax credits' (further deductibles.) Any tax you've already paid on those pensions in your home Country can be applied as a 'tax credit' to further reduce your tax liability. When I apply tax already deducted to my Thai tax liability, then no tax is due.

Whilst the UK state pension may be assessable for tax, it's well below the threshold to pay any tax after applying allowances, tax rates and deductions. I remitted 768,000 in 2024, all assessable, but below the level where any tax will be payable.

It takes one to know one.

They do in Thailand. 27 dogs poisoned in one day/night in a friends village, by a Thai chap who just disliked and was afraid of dogs. All the dogs were very friendly, didn't bark, didn't attack or bite anyone. He objected to them walking past his gate.

That is exactly as I understand it. If it's 'exempt' of tax, then it's not an assessable income and need not be declared. If your remittances are all 'exempt' of tax, then you do not need to file.

And if they have to come get you, the penalties are 200,000 BHT fine, 1 year imprisonment, or both - then you can leave Thailand.

You come across as the type to commit such sordid acts. You've obviously never watched the Dog Whisperer.

You may find the answer to your questions from this very informative (UK specific) video.

No. I was in discussion with an acquaintance who moved to KK and stated if I were to go there, there is something unique about KK Immigration office. I gather it's something when you walk in the building that stands out as 'unique'? Are there any statues or the like that stand out?

Someone tells me KK Immigration has something unique that no other IO has? Anyone care to enlighten me.

If he disappears, then you have a major problem. Happened to a friend of mine in Hua Hin. Supposed to be getting married and applying for an extension (funds in the bank). After paying an agent 35K he vanished. Filed a Police report, two weeks overstay. Police tracked the 'agent' down, who denied he'd received any funds and demanded another 3K to hand over his Passport and documents. Police stated it was one word against another. So pissed off, he returned to the UK and came back 6 months later.

How much did your friend pay for this service, that usually costs 1,900 BHT? Lives in Korat, extension from Pattaya. What address in Pattaya was used that the agent confirms he's staying every 90 day?

1 year extension based on Thai spouse? Only passport required.

Each year I receive a statement from the DWP notifying me of what my state pension is. On the annual P60 from my private pension, it lists the state pension, the private pension and the company pension totals and the tax paid against each one. Obviously, nil tax on the state pension.

https://www.rd.go.th/english/65308.html The new 2024 forms should be available for download between Xmas and New year.

My TRD told me to submit documents relevant to the information stated on the PND. I receive UK state pension, a private pension and a company pension. P60's, HMRC and DWP statements, UK and Thai bank statement and informed if I used 'Wise' for transfers (which I do) then the transfer receipts from Wise. I also calculated my assessable income will not be taxable, but the PITA is completing the form and acquiring the relevant documents.

Civil service pensions are exempt under the DTA, state, private and company pensions are not.

Agreed, but neither does it mention 'unlimited' 60 day VE entries. It's an open book for Immigration to use their discretion. Indeed, we've already had a couple of reports on the forum of being questions on the purpose of their visit, recently entering VE by air. A personal friend, Thai spouse, been visiting on VE entries for the last 6 years, was pulled aside for the very first time entering at the beginning of November for a planned 5 weeks stay, and told in future to obtain the correct visa for the purpose of his visit. Like others in a similar position, he doesn't stay long enough to process an extension application.

Telework = digital nomads, a reference to the new DTV ? There is still no evidence of Immigration residing the previous order regarding the limitation of land border crossings. It appears more a case of non enforcement and leniency until they feel the economy has recovered sufficiently, then they'll revert to the 2 VE land border entries again.

As it stood previously, it was always 2 land border crossings within a calendar year (Jan - Dec), so yes, the clock reset again at New year.

Same as him, a member.