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Most Thais I know already gamble online - there are multiple Line Groups and betting is on things as diverse as Football scores and the closing numbers of various Bourses across the globe. Its called Hanoi Lottery. Most lose but I have had one friend win big (and bet big) only to be denied a payout when the Group closed. Don't kid yourself that this is not happening, unregulated, right now and that many Thais are becoming poorer for it. If it is legalised there may be some protection (for the winners who when they win big often find the site closed and no payout) and the Government might collect some revenue - but on the other hand legalising online gambling may make things more accessible and the problem worse - but hey which Thai doesn't already have Line? This is a bit like pretending Prostitution doesn't occur in the Land of Smiles.

Ha that's nothing - we used to get sent to Australia for life for stealing a handkerchief or a loaf a bread.

Yes cobber. I referred to a Bulls Testicles In colloquial tongue. Marmite is like warm beer - horrible. Vegemite however like a Chicko Roll - delicious.

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Roger. Also it’s Royal Decree 743 not 733. I have copies of the Thai and English versions on my phone if that was the case. But at this stage there has been no suggestion of linking Tax Returns with Immigration Status and movement across the border. Glad you posted your thoughts though cobber we are fortunate on this LTR Thread to have a good bunch all willing to offer sage advice.

Can you provide a link to this mate? First I have heard of it.

Maybe some Thai Amulets will help?

Your clock resets - I've had my LTR since 2023 and never done a report.

No

The Thai Government could also amend the rules to ban Red Heads from entering the Kingdom. They are already trying to get more wealthy Global Citizens moving here - can’t see why they would then revoke RD 743 as part of the effort.

Usually less costly 5555!!

No. I haven’t mate I have an App that tracks my movements each year in each country. Because of possible substantive ties (mum and dad, siblings and eldest child) I have to be careful staying in Australia for extended periods. I do pay tax on income earned there as a Non Tax Resident but don’t wish to be an Australian tax resident as my worldwide capital gains would be taxed. Apart from the 183 days residency test in Australia, there are other tests such as maintaining principal place of residence, community ties etc in Oz. Some pilots got done over a few years ago. Claimed Hong Kong as their tax residency and even though stayed out of Oz more than 183 days, maintained wives, kids and pets in Australia. Basically fly in and lay out. Tax Office and subsequent Court Cases agreed they were Australian Tax residents and they had to cough up a lot of back taxes and legal fees. So I am very careful with my travel back to Australia and that’s where the App comes in Handy. PS My Tax Advisor in Australia recommends the keeping of a pet it moving out of Australian Tax Residency as it helps to prove your principle place of residence.

I’ve used the automated gate 6 times now. I do travel regularly. Never once had a problem on re-entry. I did ask the officer the first time and she said don’t worry. “It’s all recorded on the computer and we know when you come and go”. Less stamps now in my passport which for me is a good thing.

Thank you Good Sir for the information and update. I wish you the best. Very much appreciated.

Can you tell us a little more about the above? Did the official come to your residence? Have you filed taxes before in Thailand and thus received a TIN? Was this recent? Any information would be greatly appreciated.