Moonlover

Thanks for the info, but I'm on a regular marriage extension using income and I've no plans to change anything.

Just to get things into context, a policeman's first reaction to any incident is usually the result of a 'mark 1 eyeball examination'.

You're reading my post either the wrong way round or out of context with the one I responded to. (or I wrote it badly 🙄)

I think this is the only way unless one wishes to revert to getting a regular extension, but it's a very expensive option.

You can cancel it if you wish, but you risk incurring a penalty on a future payment. Wise do not like customers trying to 'game the system' in order to take advantage of fluctuating exchange rates. They are a transfer institute, not a FOREX platform.

Completely wrong. It has everything to do with it. This is a perennial issue with HMRC and the state pension. I've got it sorted now, but it takes persistence.

If you have an on-line account with HMRC it is a very simple procedure to correct the amount of state pension you're receiving. Your coding will then be amended and the appropriate tax deductor (usually another pension payer) will be informed of the change.

There is a blanket law against touching any marine life in the national marine parks. Be it an Olive shell, a piece of coral or a shark. And I'm pleased to see that the the law is being enforced. The seas have been pillaged for far too long by irresponsible divers. (SCUBA diver from 1969 to 2014)

I think it will be too late for many members of this forum though.

When I married my Issan gal she was 51 years young with 2 adult kids and both parents deceased. No dowry was asked for nor even hinted at. We did put up a 'money tree' at the village ceremony, but that was just for show. I guess it was saying to her family, 'yes he can afford to take care of me'. (which I could) All the money from the tree was returned to us.

Me too. I love cold showers, even in the cooler periods. Right now I find the incoming water too warm so I resort to using the Thai dustbin and scoop method. For me it's much more satisfying and refreshing.

Not if he was drunk they won't. And a Russian driving at high speed at 3am. What are the odds?

I thought someone might make the connection.

Interesting article, but I'm not sure where 'carnage' fits into it. Are the poles all dead then?

Well well, what a surprise! And I'll wager that included in your preparations for your 'final departure' from Thailand was a reentry permit.

In the toilets of Egyptian airports, once you'd done your business and washed your hands, you would then be presented with a large wad of toilet paper by the cleaner/attendant. This was supposedly for you to dry your hand on, but was actually a way of eliciting a tip out of you, despite the big sign on the wall saying 'No Tips!'. Anyone who has tried to dry their hands on toilet paper will know the result! I would hand it straight back and shake my hands dry on the way out. I've been off toilet paper in toilets ever since. Thank goodness for bum guns and bidets.

Easter a time to give thanks. To whom and for what?

It's only toilet paper when it's in the bathroom. Everywhere else it's tissue paper and you will get used to it @rexpotter especially when comes nicely presented as in your photo. This is Thailand, (along with Vietnam, China, Malaysia and no doubt many other countries that I haven't got round to as yet)

He can only do that if his checked baggage can be transferred to his next flight without his intervention..

Mercenary? Go do some homework before spouting nonsense https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thahan_Phran

No surprise there. They're going to need these Tax Attorneys aren't they to deal with the incomes and assets of all the rich Thais that are the real targets of this exercise. I wonder if there are enough to go round.

And therein lies the weakest link in all this. How on Earth can all these offices get to deal with foreigners when I doubt if our local office up here in rural Issan for instance have ever met a farang before other than the occasional working one? The more I consider this, the more unworkable it appears to be.

I think that is highly unlikely. Should they decide to tax us foreigners and that is still not yet a given, we would not be required to file a tax return until early next year. (The Thai tax year being 1st Jan to 31st Dec) Therefor we cannot be denied an extension because we wouldn't have done anything wrong, at least not this year. Imagine the panic if they suddenly said 'No tax docs' no extension!'. More likely we would receive notification from Immigration (the obvious channel) that next year (2025) we would be required to prove that we are complying with the tax rules. Once again the community is getting themselves all stressed out before we have any solid information. How's about we just cool it a bit. That's a hint @Mike Lister

I'll not remove him from my 'ignore user'. list just yet. Just in case.

As far as I'm aware, nothing further has been announced and I think that most folks have now adopted a 'wait and see' attitude. Quite wisely IMO Regarding your specific query, ref pensions, this was mentioned at the time of the announcement in the Thai Enquirer, plus other publications. They reported, I quote: 'Also exempt will be those who have been taxed in a foreign country that has a standing Double Tax Agreement with Thailand'. I, along with many others are taking shelter (at least psychologically ) behind that sentence. Full article is here