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"Thaophiphob also proposed in the second draft to lift the ban on selling alcohol during certain periods in Thailand. In some countries, limiting selling hours is not related to controlling alcoholic beverages; it results in increased consumption and drunkenness, said Thaophiphob. As an example, this would drop the highly unpopular 2PM to 5PM ban on selling alcohol."

Seriously? Like this guy doesn't have millions of pounds stashed away in offshore bank accounts. Sheesh. Embarrassed but set for life.

You don't "lose" any days by renewing early.

Phuket, I think.

While acknowledging that you and the other poster have some bit of animosity between you, none of the OECD/CRS procedures is particularly relevant to the average individual attempting to navigate Thailand-specific tax rules.

It says (Government Service) in parentheses because it is referring to the preceding words which are "paragraph 2 of Article 21." In the US/Thailand DTA, the title of article 21 is "Government Service." "CLE 20 Pensions and Social Security Payments 1. Subject to the provisions of paragraph 2 of Article 21 (Government Service), pensions and other similar remuneration paid to a resident of a Contracting State in consideration of past employment shall be taxable only in that State "

Here in Chiang Mai, I'd call it a songthaew also.

Uh huh. News flash - it hasn't "started already". Since the new "rule" was scheduled to take effect on 1 Jan 2024, your December extension renewal had no tax implications whatsoever under this new interpretation. Sounds a lot like a rogue IO trying to earn some extra pocket money.

Neither. He's signaling to the BoT Monetary Policy Committee that he would like them to lower rates when they meet next month.

Started operating on 29 December 2023, apparently. "The new bus line number 24 starts at Chiang Mai International Airport and has bus stops at well-known tourist destinations such as One Nimman, Chang Phueak Gate, Tha Phae Gate, Flower Market, Chiang Mai Gate, and Central Chiang Mai Airport. The bus services are available from 8 AM to 9 PM with transport fares of 30 baht for Thais and foreigners, and 20 baht for students throughout the line." (There is a route map in the link below.) https://thepattayanews.com/2024/01/01/chiang-mai-launches-new-bus-line-for-enhanced-public-transport-and-sustainable-tourism/

Seems to be some debate about that.... https://old.reddit.com/r/Thailand/comments/191f7yt/is_this_a_songthaew_or_a_tuktuk/

Yinn? Is that you? :-D

This is factually incorrect. If he's bringing personal savings accumulated prior to 2024, it is not subject to taxation in Thailand.

<Herpes enters the chat>

One might even say that the new interpretation of the rules was proposed to start on 01 Jan 2024.

1. No, Immigration does not require this documentation for an annual non-O extension. (I am not a tax professional and this should not be construed as tax advice.)

Here's a link to another thread full of misinformation. Enjoy! https://aseannow.com/topic/1316166-exemptions-under-the-new-tax-laws/

You mean like this nonsense, posted by AN member Presnock: "I continue to regularly see questions about the taxation by the Thai govt of US pensions - I queried a foreign tax advisor concerning this question. They informed me that even though the US and Thai governments have a tax agreement, legally the Thai govt could tax the pension funds sent into Thailand. They said that any taxes paid to the Thai government from pension sent into Thailand, then the US will refund the same number of dollars taken out of those funds by the Thais. Previously in this forum someone provided the tax brackets for Thai taxes and it indicated that the lowest tax bracket begins at 150,000 and I think that was in US dollars so if one is on a US pension, they probably would not have to pay any taxes to the Thai government......." https://aseannow.com/topic/1312534-taxation-of-ex-pats-pensions-etc/page/3/

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Congratulations, you've just described the criteria for holding the LTR visa for wealthy pensioners. "Wealthy Pensioners Applicants must be retired and be over 50 years old. Personal passive income: min. USD 80,000/year. If personal income is between USD 40,000/year and USD 80,000/year, applicants must invest min. USD 250,000 in Thailand." https://harveylawcorporation.com/thailand-long-term-resident/

I'm relatively certain this applies only to the "built-in" exemption for people holding the "wealthy pensioner" Long Term Resident (LTR) visa.

"Social Security is considered a mandatory program, and it isn't funded by the shorter-term appropriations bills passed by Congress and signed by the president. That means its operations and funding don't stop when the government shuts down." https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/social-security-payments-what-happens-during-government-shutdown-rcna117359

https://www.google.com/maps/place/Bb+budz.cnx+Weed+Dispensary+Chiang+Mai./@18.7876598,98.9989774,15z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x30da3b6fbcdd8ea7:0x7b164da7afe4fee7!8m2!3d18.7876598!4d98.9989774!16s%2Fg%2F11tjbyxj0h?entry=ttu

I've had much better luck in finding some potent gummies here in Thailand. In Hua Hin, I bought some "Froot Loops" gummy rings with 63 mg THC/gummy ring.....excellent. Eight gummy rings so 500 mg/package for 850 thb. Here in Chiang Mai, I just bought some "Sugar Punch" gummies with 100 mg THC/gummy....again, really good (made with Purple Hindu landrace indica, according to the package.) Five gummies per package so 500mg/package for 850 thb. (I cut each of the above into halfs or thirds and it's still a good buzz.)

You were doing so well up until then. :-D