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Well, if I could have gotten this 20 years ago, it would have saved me even more money and a lot less bureaucratic contact with the immigration folks and I sure don't see what age has to do with it other than being able to get it.

IMHO that will never happen, and yeah, I am no longer an employee and haven't been for over 25 years. I note that over 75K current employees have filed for the early out! Most of them probably didn't have a job worth doing - I loved my job and excelled at it so wouldn't have been let go anyway. But while I don't like this administration, the majority voted for it so get what they opted for. We have gone through losers before and am positive this will not be the last loser elected to that seat.

IMHO you do not have to file as the tax forms have no line for exempted by DTA (USA SS payments) but I am aforeigner so can't advise you what to do. Ifyou doubt this, got to your local rd office and ask.

1099R's are not "classified" nor restricted in any way as the information from a US government organization provides UNCLASIFIED salary, tax, etc information because of public laws. My salary as a US government employeed could be found easily. If people plan to use the information in the 1099R to get money from the person identified in that document, it would be a total waste of effort! IMHO anyway as one can find out the salaries of US governmnet civil servants without any problems.

I do believe that originally they mentioned having documentation from one's foreign bank account including the total amount in a SAVINGS acct on 31 December 2023. Sorry I remeber reading that on this forum but sure am not going to search for you.

This is after all, just an OPINION forum! some people though seemed to be search challenged and need links as they just can't accept OPINIONS that differ from their own.

one thing, Taksin & co. is the one talking about changing the tax situation here by doing the negative income tax scheme - where they collect from the rich and even out the income of the poorest. If that is HIS goal then think it might come to pass but I sure am not any financial wizard nor even close to being one.

obviously that person doesn't have an LTR or was turned down by the BOI. For me and some others at least, the LTR is by far the best visa for me. My pension can't be taxed by the Thais so that was not the issue, the issue was a tad cheaper in the long run with no 90-day reports, in and out of the coutry unlimited and free, yearly reports can also be fewer as out of country and return starts the 1-year wait for next BOI /immigration visit plus whizz through the airport upon return.

How about they require you to provide proof that the savings only prior to 1 January 2024 were remitted during the year?

they go to check to see if they have to pay tax and although the RD ignores their DTA, they still end up paying but because they feel that "it wasn't that much" so they paid it even though they didn't really owe it! That is what I feel is not really smart but their money, not mine!

well, if the foreign banks are signers of the OECD, CRS or FATCA then I guess they would be reporting to the Thai rd about Thai persons in that country that have bank accounts and even with minimum amounts, would mean the Thais could tax them. I of course have no idea about them in reality. Just so we aren't impacted too harshly.

jsut be careful about the chocolate - I stick now to the 85% as it appears that the soils from which the cacao plants are farmed are high in heavy metals and dark chocolate therefore too has those heavy metals - the more dark chocolate the more heavy metals - in the books very clear. Your weight can be dropped by eating the foods researched by Dr Li for sure. Lots of help along that way and the quicker the better to eat healthier. I was amazed as I have always thought that I ate healthy - and of course I exercise 90 min to 2 hours daily so burn a ton of calories. I used to run until I turned 65 and worried about potential knee problems since the only place to run outdoors is on roads or sidewalks - too firm - now I do 6km walks every day - did outdoors at first early AM 3) until I ran across a 4 meter Burmese python so mife made me switch to PM walks but last year in BKK every late afternoon/evening there were thunderstorms so no walks so now I do aerobic walks of 6 km every evening plus 2-3 AM's of weight lifting (light weights only) and on days of no lifts, 1 hour of core exercises to keep my waist trim. Feel super every day and wake up every morning with no pains!

Having first hand experience with he basic English instructing in elementary schools, I am not surprised in the least. My first daughter now 55 years old went to ISB first and 2nd grade and struggled a tad with her aThai teacher recommending us to either have another child immediately or get her a pet dog. Fortunately, 2nd half of 2nd grade and on up was in Internnational schools in Spain, Philippines, Calf, and Italy where she graduated with honors. Current daughter, graduated from CM internaional school with native English, Thai, 5 years of Chinese and Korean self taught to highest level acheivable in the international Korean govt testing. So proper English (though British spellings) is available but one has to be well aware of what is being taught.

Well now in BKK if one has a pet dog, it must be registered and chipped. Started within the past year. I live in Prawet district and within a month of the announcement about the registrations of dogs (within the next year I think) there was an advisory by the govt of a rabies infected wild cat I think in this area and advised any pet owners that allowed their pets to roam outside should be aware of the rabies outbreak.

always the best but usually only if DrJ doesn't know!

Well, if you have not read Dr. William Li's two books on food research - he is a Harvard super respective heart specialist and now food researcher - his books both called diet books are really not a typical diet planning but research on hundreds of regular foods that prevent and in some cases cure the 5 major killers of mankind. He says by going through the various foods, anyone can find many foods that they like, can determine and possible health risks male or female, ages, etc and can then change eating habits. I thought that at 77 years of age, having lost just about all I needed to, that anymore would be impossible but I did change my eating habits (a 5-hour window of 2 meals and 19 hours of fast) no hunger pangs, plenty of excess energy and now at 78 and really health plus lost another 6 pounds total -almost all off my waist area. Now back to my post military service (VN days) sizes. Enjoying food much more so and never feel bloated,. Eat lots of fish and chicken plus 2 cups of black coffee no sugar, 2 cups of green tea spiced with ginger every day plus drinking water. Since my father's side of the family all the males had prostate problems including deaths long before my 77 years so I also concentrate on red- veggies and fruits keeping my PSA below 1. Anyway, I recommend if one concerns oneself with eating healthier, to get Dr. Li's books (locally available for sure at KINOKUNIYA bookstore in the SIAM centers area. Never too old to change eating habits for better health - even on Youtube there are some of Dr. Li's research - which in his books the report of the research is provided for all foods tested, so not just taking his word for it. Good luck and great health!

good for the extra protein and probiotics too. I add tons of all kinds of fruit (even those with high sugar content as the fiber lowers and problem) nuts, seeds, herbs, Greel style yougut, Thailand is wonderful in variety of fruits.

CM immigration told me that my bank account could not be joint (was with my Thai wife and that I had to have a sole account only no joint. Just saying, as I didn't argue as it made the FBAR much easier and quicker.

Only place I've found it is at Tops - WAITROSE & Partners, Says Duchy ORGANIC Scottish Jumbo Whole Rolled oats. I have been an oats eater for decades. Have heard negative stories but read from researchersand happy with my eating habits. I prepare the oats (6 tablespoons) soaked in Almond or Walnut milk for 24 hours, put in 2 tablespoons of unfiltered apple cider vinegar to cut the acid from the oats. I did steel-cut oats for a couple of years but cost per benefit made the rolled oats a better choice. I note also that Tops drops the price regularly about 50 baht a box but they do run out just about every month. when they drop the price I buy a couple of boxes as they an sit in my house just as easy as waiting to be sold in the store.

Probably not as he already has a couple of slaves handy

yeah, looks like she might agree with you but looking at her, am sure some sugar daddies are lining up....seems like these ultra rich loud guys always have some beauty on their arms and then we later here how horrible their lives were but then another beauty moves into the mansions. Just like first lady...started the same way.

organic rolled oats from UK are pretty cheap here too, especially compared to other rolled oats non organic.

Probably just a case of over tourism - seems now every day another article surfaces with the govt touting the more and moree tourists coming plus how much money they are spending! Ride the BKK trains and you will seldom find an open seat anywhere!

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DUH! Surprised that he was so vocal about Taksin and ALpine golf course! Also under contro of Taksin for decades> Strange...