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  1. I had exactly the same problem when I ordered a phone through Amazon. The phone arrived in Thailand and I got the exact same email from the carrier. I did some checking first and just like an earlier post mentioned, the problem is that the phone has to be on the approved NBTC list. If it isn't, then you will need to get a license from NBTC to get it in. I simply called Amazon and told them that they should have known not to ship this to Thailand and that I refused to accept that I had to go figure out how to import it. Amazon told me that they would work with the carrier to get it returned. I then turned around and told the carrier (via return email) that Amazon agreed to take it back and that it would work with them to accomplish that. I left it there and a few days later, I got the refund from Amazon. Let the carrier deal with Amazon and the local authorities to figure it out. Amazon has a lot of clout with the carriers and whatever they want done, the carriers will have to do. Good Luck !
  2. @Sheryl In addition to trying what @SooKee suggested above, you may also want to go to your cookie settings and just delete all the cookies related to that immigration page (type immigration in the search box for cookies in your browser settings). That might help.
  3. @Sheryl I had the same issue ... try 'forgot password' and reset your password.... see my note earlier
  4. @SooKee Thanks for that. Yes, after 7 days it disappears and one needs to enter it over again just to be able to get a print out. I am getting a visa extension done in about 3 weeks so will know if this is sufficient both for the 90 day reporting as well as the extension.
  5. Previously - Just tried registering on the new TM30 website. But the captcha doesn't show. That's needed to upload ID documentation and without the captcha, it's not possible to register. I've tried 3 different browsers - safari, chrome and firefox - they all show the same problem. Is anyone else having this issue ? A follow up on my earlier issue - I gave up trying to register but instead tried to log in using my old credentials which I had set up in September of this year. It didn't accept the password I had used then so I tried 'Forgot password" - got an email to reset my password and went ahead and reset it - I was then able to log on. Once in, I set the accommodation i.e. my house details. After that, I entered my details (passport etc) and set Nov 6, 2023 as the check in date. I then submitted this and a pop up appeared saying that the data was successfully stored. I then tried to do a search for my entry but it kept saying that there were no records. Gave up last night and tried again this morning - this time, it found the record with my details. I then printed that out showing all my details. I assume then that this is the official TM30 record which I then submit to immigration when I extend my visa. It's quite different to the TM30 record that the old section 38 app used to give. Is this correct - i.e. is the print out of my details the new TM30 format ? Can anyone comment on this ? TIA.
  6. Just tried registering on the new TM30 website. But the captcha doesn't show. That's needed to upload ID documentation and without the captcha, it's not possible to register. I've tried 3 different browsers - safari, chrome and firefox - they all show the same problem. Is anyone else having this issue ?
  7. @Guavaman Thank you for the your clarification. There was no intent to spread any misinformation and was simply stating my opinion in the interpretation of the wording in the DTA.
  8. It's only money that is brought into Thailand that is taxed. That said, social security payments and annuity payments are exempt from Thai tax per the US-Thailand dual taxation treaty agreement (DTA). If you bring in any other type of income starting 1/1/24, then you will be taxed. Suggest you read the DTA - https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-trty/thailand.pdf. Even if taxed, you can take a credit of Thai taxes paid against your Federal tax obligation.
  9. @Lorry Thank you. Though the Google translation is a little difficult to decipher at some places. I will get a native Thai to help me understand the Q&A better.
  10. I did some research on Thai tax just to understand how much tax would be due if it turned out that we had to file along with what deductions we could take. I did not see anything related to gift exemptions - do you a link for Thai tax exemptions? One thought I did have was to simply send my wife some money every month as under the rules currently, she is exempt from filing if the value of gifts received is less than THB 20 million. That would reduce the amount I had to transfer to myself that might be subject to tax. All of this might simply be a storm in a tea cup but I’d like to be prepared with every scenario so I can plan ahead.
  11. @Lorry You reference a Google translation on p70/71 if the main thread … can you give me the link to the main thread? Thanks.
  12. @retiree Good info here ... may I ask where you found this checklist re the first 3 questions in your note above ? Thanks for the link from RD .. good info there.
  13. @Sheryl The part about private pensions being taxable is not clear to me from the text as it only talks about government pensions ... so, by omission, it implies it is taxable ? And I agree that we should only remit social security/govt pensions/annuities to be tax exempt per the treaty.
  14. The US Thailand dual taxation treaty was set up in 1996 and according to the terms of the treaty, if it was not nullified in 5 years from the date of the treaty, then it will continue indefinitely until such time as one of the parties decides to terminate it - which has not happened. So, it is still in force as far as I know. Yes, the issue of needed RD sign off on extensions could be a possible issue down the road though it is not one now. And yes, dividends/interest are taxed only if/when they are brought into Thailand. Switching to the 800K method does not solve the problem as you will still need funds to live on which will need to be transferred in.
  15. Hello, ( A long read.) I am a resident of Thailand since I am in Thailand exceeding 180 days per year and hence subject to taxation on income earned abroad that is brought into Thailand. For my specific situation, I am fully retired and have no income from any type of employment either in Thailand or anywhere else in the world. But I do have income from investments such as interest and dividends. That said, my primary source of funds brought into Thailand is a combination of social security and annuities. I thought I would read up on the actual text of the US-Thai dual taxation treaty and see if I would be subject to tax as per that agreement for the type of funds that I bring into the country. So here's a summary of what that agreement states in so far as it relates to my particular situation. Here's a link to the text of the full treaty - https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-trty/thailand.pdf Would appreciate your thoughts on this. A. This Convention shall apply to persons who are residents of one or both of the Contracting States, except as otherwise provided in the Convention. B. definition - the terms "a Contracting State" and "the other Contracting State" mean the United States or Thailand, as the context requires; C. Residence definition 1. For the purposes of this Convention, the term "resident of a Contracting State" means any person who, under the laws of that State, is liable to tax therein by reason of his domicile, residence, citizenship, place of management, place of incorporation, or any other criterion of a similar nature. The term also includes that State and any political subdivision or local authority thereof. The term, however, does not include any person who is liable to tax in that State in respect only of income from sources in that State. For purposes of this paragraph, an individual who is not a resident of Thailand under this paragraph, and who is a United States citizen or an alien admitted to the United States for permanent residence (a "green card" holder) is a resident of the United States only if the individual has a substantial presence, permanent home or habitual abode in the United States. If such individual is a resident of Thailand under this paragraph, he shall be considered a resident of both Contracting States and his residence for purposes of the Convention shall be determined under paragraph 2. 2. Where by reason of the provisions of paragraph 1, an individual is a resident of both Contracting States, then his status shall be determined as follows: a) he shall be deemed to be a resident of the State in which he has a permanent home available to him; if he has a permanent home available to him in both States, he shall be deemed to be a resident of the State with which his personal and economic relations are closer (center of vital interests); b) if the State in which he has his center of vital interests cannot be determined, or if he does not have a permanent home available to him in either State, he shall be deemed to be a resident of the State in which he has an habitual abode; c) if he has an habitual abode in both States or in neither of them, he shall be deemed to be a resident of the State of which he is a national; d) if he is a national of both States or of neither of them, the competent authorities of the Contracting States shall settle the question by mutual agreement. Per the definition above - someone like me is considered a resident of both contracting parties (last line of para 1) but it is modified by para 2 as my permanent home is in Thailand and hence I am deemed a resident of Thailand per this treaty. D. What's taxable - 1. Dividends paid by a company which is a resident of a Contracting State to a resident of the other Contracting State may be taxed in that other State. 2. Interest arising in a Contracting State and paid to a resident of the other Contracting State may be taxed in that other State. 3. Pensions and Social Security Payments a. 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. The reference to Government service states that a US Government/State/Locality pension is not taxable in Thailand, unless the US citizen is also a Thai citizen - then, it's only taxable in Thailand - my read. See the full text in my link. b. Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (a) above, social security benefits and other similar public pensions paid by a Contracting State to a resident of the other Contracting State or a citizen of the United States shall be taxable only in the first-mentioned State. c. Annuities derived and beneficially owned by a resident of a Contracting State shall be taxable only in that State. The term “annuities” as used in this paragraph means a stated sum paid periodically at stated times during a specified number of years, under an obligation to make the payments in return for adequate and full consideration (other than services rendered). My read - Dividends and interest are taxable in Thailand but pensions (with the exception of government pensions paid to a Thai citizen), social security and annuities are NOT taxable in Thailand. Would appreciate your thoughts on this. I think the issue of where one is a resident, in so far as the treaty is concerned, is critical in terms of defining tax liability but the text is somewhat ambiguous. TIA.
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