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Yes and they pay from memory 17% on their Thai Earned Income from memory so they will need their own RD Tax Form. I keep watching the General Forum to see if the RD has issued updated Forms for remitted income earned in 2024. That may give some pointers. As I have only remitted 2023 and pre earnings and have kept my bank statements from 31 December 2023, I guess I will keep a watching brief.

Easy for me I just have to prove I wasn't in Australia for 183 days or more (check) and have no substantial economic or social ties with Australia anymore. Whilst my Pension is still paid in Australia, the family home including pets and children are firmly established in Thailand and I received a ruling from the Australian Taxation Office over a decade ago when we left that I was no longer a tax resident. Hell, they even took my wife and I off the electoral rolls so we can no longer vote in any elections!

No. They are actually encouraging exit through the E Gates. No confusion when you return. A sneaky look at my immigration screen on return last time showed some history so I guess they can easily tell you exited using the gate.

Agree cobber agree.

There are also E Gates at the Fast Track. I used them the other week. One less Stamp in the Passport. Arrival still has a staffed booth.

I was "downgraded" last month on my flight Hong Kong to BKK by Cathay. Was told accept the downgrade or take tomorrows flight and I'm a One World Emerald flyer. The plane was changed from the one I originally booked and there were not enough Business Class seats. Sure they gave me some monetary compensation but the total lack of communication and threats of "come back tomorrow" left a very sour taste. I'm taking Emirates there and back next month - A380 first class for the same price as Cathay Business.

Drove back from Cha Am yesterday. Rama II is becoming worse and worse. The pavement terribly uneven and many potholes combined with the usual congestion makes it a very unsafe experience. RIP to those killed this morning during construction. I really would hate to think of the number of lives taken during the construction of the road.

There is another thread on hear about emails from K-Bank asking customers to supply TIN's etc. As an LTR Visa holder (and with some accounts outside of Thailand here is my response). May be of interest to some. "I got a letter from HSBC Australia last week, where I have a very small sum of money, to self certify my Thai Tax residency and TIN. So not just Thai Banks caught up in this. I was in Malaysia last week to open a new account with Maybank and also had to self certify - Identical form apart from Bank Logo. I am a K Bank customer but no email (yet)! The HSBC - Maybank Self Certification gives three choices re TIN (A), (B) and (C) - from memory (A) is the Thai TIN (13 Digits), (B) is TIN cannot be obtained and (C) is Country does not issues TIN's or equivalent. I ticked (B) in my case as I have no assessable income in Thailand and I have an LTR Visa which I stated via Royal Decree 743 means I don't pay tax on remitted income and am not entitled to a TIN (that's what the RD on Pahonyonthin Road told me). Anyway both Banks accepted this - but I'd really like to put this on the record with my Thai accounts!!!"

I got a letter from HSBC Australia last week, where I have a very small sum of money, to self certify my Thai Tax residency and TIN. So not just Thai Banks caught up in this. I was in Malaysia last week to open a new account with Maybank and also had to self certify - Identical form apart from Bank Logo. I am a K Bank customer but no email (yet)! The HSBC - Maybank Self Certification gives three choices re TIN (A), (B) and (C) - from memory (A) is the Thai TIN (13 Digits), (B) is TIN cannot be obtained and (C) is Country does not issues TIN's or equivalent. I ticked (B) in my case as I have no assessable income in Thailand and I have an LTR Visa which I stated via Royal Decree 743 means I don't pay tax on remitted income and am not entitled to a TIN (that's what the RD on Pahonyonthin Road told me). Anyway both Banks accepted this - but I'd really like to put this on the record with my Thai accounts!!!

It happened here too - remember a few months back? "The number of people killed from drinking herbal liquor spiked with a composition of methyl alcohol rose by two more to six on Wednesday morning, the Public Health Ministry said. The Medical Services Department said it had received reports that two more people had died on Wednesday – one in hospital and another at home. The department said that so far, 37 people have come out to seek medical treatment since the first case was reported on August 19. As of Wednesday morning, 22 people affected by the bootleg alcohol were still in hospital and nine have been discharged. The department said 11 were being treated at the Nopparat Rajthanee Hospital, one at Lerdsin Hospital, one at Rajvithi Hospital and nine others at private hospitals. Of the patients still in hospital, seven are on ventilators, the department added." https://www.nationthailand.com/news/general/40040974

Not that it was Capital Gain but I was approved with three consecutive Pension Payment Advices (I get paid fortnightly). As they are non taxable payments I could not provide a tax return from my home country. I explained this and was accepted. Hope this helps.

Re thoughts on worldwide taxation in Thailand. This is an interesting article on LTRs and possible implications of the above. Apart from being some years away (discussion, legislation et al) the article opines that Royal Decree 743 may be amended to take into account the above changes. But then again TIT! Interesting read for those so inclined. https://www.businessblog.asia/en/proposed-changes-to-thailands-foreign-income-tax-impact-on-ltr-visa-holders/

Agree. He did well. “Peace in our day”.

That particular scheme ended over 20 years ago. MPs are now paid the standard super from their employer (whichever parliament they are a member of - States included) along with their own contributions. Like other workers depends on age when it’s withdrawn. It sucks to be wrong.

I suggest you contact the BOI directly at Chamchuri Square. The staff are helpful and friendly and speak good English. If you are in the Bangkok area I would strongly suggest a personal visit. I have the Pensioner LTR so I’m sorry I cannot assist further but it’s a great Visa and best of luck.