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Oh sure, make jokes. But you know what they're going to do with that "certain" information? They're gonna do....do...something with that information. And that something could be the beginning of another thing. Are you saying that can't happen?

There is one tax code. It applies equally to all tax residents, regardless of nationality.

Airport security is quite variable worldwide and that includes Thailand. You got lucky at CNX; a "normal" can of shaving cream exceeds the 100ml cream/liquid/gel maximum. It would be seized in most airports, IME. Conversely, whenever I fly through Bangkok, my cigar cutter is allowed in my carry-on. I had one seized at Chiang Mai, despite the fact that "technically" they are permitted. Apparently, I could have used it to cut off the pilot's ding dong when I was threatening the safety of the plane.

Luke Skywalker, duh.

You're fat, wear women's make-up, are in your 70's, and are still trying to perform on stage for The Cure. Of course people are ridiculing you.

Yes, especially senior Indians, Russians, and Chinese.

No problem. I don't want to live in an RV anyway. Way too cramped plus the hassle of waste disposal and electrical hook-ups.

Google the term "Common Reporting Standard (CRS)".

Are you kidding? Without the tax threads - and the massive participation therein - this website would have gone out of business long ago. I mean, I guess we could come up with some other topic to frighten the Western geriatrics, like a massive tariff on adult diapers or a permanent ban on alcohol.

Nobel prize, Dexx. This is indisputably "spot on".

I realize this is an absolutely crazy idea but....shouldn't the countries of Europe defend against aggression toward the other countries of Europe?

It's 65K THB foreign transfer (monthly) into your Thai bank account. Nothing has changed regarding that. Whether that is taxable or not depends upon the type of funds you are remitting - if the funds are assessable income, they are taxable in Thailand. If they are non-assessable funds, they are not taxable in Thailand. Since Immigration rules are not aligned with TRD rules - and vice versa - the "starting threshold" for tax is determined by TRD.

Presumably, then, your accountant filed a Thai tax return showing zero assessable income and thus zero tax owed?

If he's transferring savings that's he's had prior to 1 Jan 2024, he will not be obligated to pay tax on it.

True. We have, however, seen that the TRD officers in the Hua Hin/PKK region are attempting to levy tax against non-assessable income, e.g., US Social Security. That's a bit unsettling.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1324294-introduction-to-personal-income-tax-in-thailand/

Airbnb. We stayed in a small but comfortable studio (with balcony) in central HH, 5 mins walk from the night market and about 10-15 mins walk to the beach. Kitchen, pool, small (not very good) gym. It cost approx 700 THB/night. Room had aircon, bathrobes, cooking utensils, kettle, coffee, laundry on site. PM me if you want the listing where we stayed (disclaimer: this is not an advert. I am not the owner of the place I'm describing nor am I a property agent. I stayed there for three weeks to get away from Chiang Mai pollution last year.)

Mainly to get the word out to others that this isn't necessarily a "you have to pay tax now" situation. Most people living here on pensions will pay little or no tax in Thailand. Those people who haven't been "going on about tax" are the ones posting about visiting TRD and offering to pay tax when they don't need to pay tax. I wish I could meet those people in person to tell them they owe me 5,000 THB and please pay now.

Very good, Wally. You get a gold star for the day and a pat on your pointy little head. Now ask yourself - if someone says they don't care what people in Europe think, would that person actually respond to the asinine question posed in the OP? Tomorrow's lesson will be about "context" and "nuance".

I'd probably consider moving to India if it weren't for all of the Indians living there.

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This may help, not sure. Talks about the first, second, and third pillars of Swiss pensions and related taxability: https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/swiss-abroad/swiss-abroad-fog-clears-on-tax-reform-in-thailand/75968711#:~:text=Switzerland has signed a double,taxing private second pillar income.

I will be forthright in answering your question - people in the USA don't care what people in Europe think. Sucks but it's true.

Okay, have it your way. (Why I don't comment in these political threads much. I don't care either way but that has no place here, apparently.) Thanks for posting the article though.

Plus the shipping time and import fees of ordering a cup of coffee from Amazon make it really expensive.