Moonlover

That sounds like 2 metres too much! If that load had been half a metre lower it would have gone through the windscreen with disastrous consequences.

You think too much! Why make all this fuss without any evidence that the sky is actually falling? And by the way in the very unlikely event that the sky does fall, using your home country bank card to draw cash from an ATM will not protect you from paying tax on the that money. 'Expats often ask if withdrawing cash in Thailand from an overseas account or paying a third party, like school fees with a foreign credit card, counts as a remittance taxable in Thailand. The answer is yes. Both types of transactions are seen as remittances into Thailand and are taxable. Under the CRS, these transactions are automatically reported to the Revenue Department, making them aware of these financial activities'. https://www.expattaxthailand.com/how-crs-enables-thailands-tax-authorities-to-track-your-finances/

That looks a nice safe load on the pick up. I wonder how many metres it's overhanging by.

When you fill in the booking form just enter her name exactly is you see it on her ID card. Just as you would if you were using a passport. As best I recall the title Mr. Mrs. or Miss are not asked for, but it is a while since I flew anywhere.

Her name is in English on her ID card. Just that. Edit: Unless you're travelling with her, don't pay with a bank card. The card holder must be one of the passengers and they may ask to see the card.

Get it out there on the road and give it a good airing. That's what they're made for.

Leave us in peace to get on with our lives.

Because they are, by far the most prominent features standing by roadside. It would be more difficult NOT to hit one.

There is a lot of info here that explains why a Fax can be regarded as a legal document, even in a court of law and why they are still used. At least there is for those patient enough to read it. https://ww2.efax.com/uk/blog/why-fax-is-legally-binding#:~:text=A faxed signature is legally,be sufficient evidence in court. I've used Wisefax a few times to transmit a Fax directly from my computer. https://app.wisefax.com/send/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw5ea1BhC6ARIsAEOG5py9P9x1Ou6GfiuEcPxQAxop-czxTVjLQhdlfMH2ze428LsfYZO4xOIaAp_XEALw_wcB#!/upload

Alcoholism is a chronic disease of the brain and there is no cure for it. The best that anyone can hope for is to control it. The complete success rate for recovery treatments such as Alcoholics Anonymous is around 35%

I don't think they'll need to look very far.

A helmet with visa completely eliminates such accidents. It can also save your life.

When you say 'I don't participate on social media' perhaps you should have added 'with the exception of ASEAN NOW'. 😉 Non the less, that aside I completely agree with you. I'm much the same as you and if I hadn't become aware of this RUMOUR and that's all it is, on ASEAN NOW I wouldn't know about it at all. And I'd that wager that there are thousands of resident expats out there who genuinely don't know about it. I'll come back to that word RUMOUR that I used because many people may not be aware of how and when this RUMOUR started. It started on or just after the 18th Sep last year when The Thai Enquirer published an article on the amendment to Thai tax rulings. And in that article it clearly stated 'Also exempt will be those who have been taxed in a foreign country that has a standing Double Tax Agreement with Thailand'. I have yet to come across anything, anywhere that contradicts that statement. And I've made a pretty thorough search. https://www.thaienquirer.com/50744/thai-government-to-tax-all-income-from-abroad-for-tax-residents-starting-2024/

She will not have to give bank details when she registers. This is a digital wallet remember. The money will not be deposited into her bank account. 1. I don't know but it's a reasonable guess. It has to be spent within 6 months. 2. Those without smartphones will be able to use their Thai ID cards. 3. Your guess is as good as mine. How does one define 'local' in Thailand?

Another of the many unsubstantiated rumours. Go off and have a read of this article. https://www.pattayamail.com/latestnews/news/dont-panic-because-thai-revenue-has-written-to-100000-tax-residents-urging-registration-465598

Exactly. I've done quite a trawl of the internet trying to find any article that suggests that we expat pensioners could be targeted by the TRD and I have come up with nothing, not even a hint that it might be true. In fact there are quite few websites that suggests it's quite the opposite, articles that I have previously referred to a number of times on this forum. The only place where I have found any reference to this notion is right here on ASEAN NOW. IMO it's nothing more than a home grown rumour.

Wherever you go Whatever you do Those pesky cameras Have got their eye on you.

Yes @stubuzz inner tubes do leak air. The air molecules actually migrate through the rubber. We have a Click which has inner tubes and an Aerox which has tubeless. The Click needs topping up twice week with about 3-5psi when new as opposed to the Aerox which requires only 2-3psi per month! And the tubes do deteriorate with age. I replaced the Click's tyres and tubes recently. Before I did they were beginning to loose even more air than usual. I don't know whether there are any better quality tubes around, maybe made of thicker rubber. How does start looking?

Wow, you've got me quaking in my flip-flops!

I have pensions, that have already been taxed in my country prior to them being remitted to my bank account in Thailand. As there is, in place a DTA between Thailand and my home country I have no intention of registering with the TRD. If they want me to register then they can come and invite me to, but I will not be doing it voluntarily. If all those in a similar position stick to that policy, I do not think that we will have any problems. The TRD have much bigger fish to fry.

Just to be clear It is not going to be paid out as a 'one time payment'. It will be spread out over 6 months. So it's a bit of a stretch, but 'stipend' fits, just. No one has ever claimed that it will 'bring them out of poverty. Its purpose is to 'stimulate the local economy' which is why they can only use it in their local area, so saving their money isn't going to achieve that is it. There are so many misconceptions about this scheme.

'Registration can be done within an app called Tang Rat, using a national ID card and facial recognition for identity verification. Alternatively, users have the option to verify their identity through several other methods, including service counters at 7-Eleven stores, Thai Post counters, Boonterm kiosks, multi-purpose government service kiosks, as well as the ThaID app'. Additionally, those who have welfare cards do not need to register as their welfare accounts will be automatically credited. They are way ahead of you smart boy. 😉 https://www.biometricupdate.com/202407/registration-for-thailands-digital-wallet-launches

My interest in the efficacy of good breathing goes way back to my 30s when I took up yoga. I was also an active SCUBA diver at the time so breath control came quite naturally to me. I now practice Qigong which is a branch of Traditional Chinese Medicine (most folks are more familiar with Tai Chi which is a form of Qigong) The style I practice integrates breath control, exercise and meditation all into one very enjoyable session, twice a day. My instructor is always extolling the health benefits of this art and it certainly seems to work for me. I haven't visited a hospital or a doctor's office for many years and my BP, whilst slightly elevated has never given me cause for concern. I'm 78 years old and still going strong.

Airbus A350 actually. They don't don't do pop out doors.

And I wonder how much the Daily Mirror paid the family for this (non) story.