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11 minutes ago, Paradise Pete said:
I've lived in Thailand for well over a decade. I have no problem with dual pricing. I don't pay taxes and I enjoy a lifestyle I could never afford in my country. I'm happy to pay the "farang" tax as my contribution for being there. I'm not wealthy by any means, but I can afford the farang price more than the average Thai can afford the Thai price.
You don't pay tax but you don't receive anything either, such as free healthcare or the ability to completely own a business in Thailand or even own your house and a piece of land.
It's good to look at the positives though, but don't make the mistake of thinking that paying a bit more at national parks is all of your "farang" tax. Your "farang" tax is much, much bigger than that.
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8 hours ago, sitti said:
They can easily solve this without actually stopping dual pricing.
For example:
Thai: 50 Baht
Foreigner: 250 Baht
Change it to:
250 baht
*Show Thai National ID to receive 80% off
Problem solved
Yes, that's how they do it in some places in Europe, but they do check the IDs, they don't base the prices on whether you look European or Asian.
On the other hand, you opened a whole can of worms with this, showing that the way dual pricing works in Thailand is just the tip of the iceberg of a huge problem of institutionalized racism. To be fair, farangs usually benefit from this racism, but nonetheless an issue that unfortunately doesn't look like it will change anytime soon.
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There's no tax on foreign income in Thailand.
If you bring money into Thailand the same year you earn it, you have to declare it. If it's money earned in previous years, it's not taxable, so you can be fully compliant with the tax department by just bringing in money from a savings accounts and not your salary. It's not that hard considering the low cost of living in Thailand.
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In theory, it's not legal.
In practice, that's a different story. It's not actively prosecuted at the moment.
The Thai Elite visa is not for conducting business by the way, it's just a glorified tourist visa.
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26 minutes ago, rvaviator said:
Do you also have a long nose ? ????
They all want the jamuk farang.
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6 minutes ago, Jajazazajaja said:married to an Issan ex BG.
There's no such thing as "ex" BG, maybe in the minds of some naive men.
When you go to a bar, you can see plenty of these "Ex BG" on the phone with their boyfriends in Australia, some of these girls even pretending to be mad at small things. It's hilarious.
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I'm guessing that people are expecting an announcement because the situation worldwide has not improved.
It's not as simple as "I have a flight on July 29", because that flight will probably be canceled.
Also, the visa system in Thailand relies heavily on visa runs, and those are not possible at the moment.
Plus many more reasons.
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55 minutes ago, Saradoc1972 said:
As long as I do not end up in the Balkans or the UK, I am fine;
What's wrong with the Balkans?
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3 minutes ago, Yinn said:It would make sense to rename those so it reads:
Long hair => $44.00
Short hair => $29.50
Karens => $79.99
Or something along those lines. I guess that's where that came from originally.
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#2pricethailand is getting bigger on Twitter and Facebook, with people posting pictures of dual pricing signs multiple times a day, trying to raise awareness on the issue and warning tourists about places that have dual pricing policies.
Many places have officially removed their dual pricing during the last few days, not sure if it was a coincidence or if it's the fear of bad publicity.
Facebook group created less than a month ago with 10K members already: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2pricethailand
Thoughts?
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For airlines like Thai Airways or other Asian airlines at the verge of bankruptcy, I suggest doing a chargeback if you bought with a credit card.
You'll get your money in 30-60 days.
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3 hours ago, djayz said:
Considering how the quality of the service in many businesses in the hospitality sector has dropped over the last few years, I for one amn't sad to read this.
Over the past few years, I've been made to fell more like a nuisance in many restaurants, cafes, bars, shops, etc. with staff who are either too busy on their phones or playing around with colleagues to serve us; smileless, joyless welcomes - if any at all -; menus thrust into my hand by service staff who then just stand there impatiently with pen and paper ready to take my order immediately - heaven's forbid I should waste their time browsing through the menu!; sometimes being told "sorry, no have this, no have that" - owner doesn't know how to keep inventory?
I know a lot of people have lost their jobs, and more will in the coming months, and are now struggling to survive, but sometimes life is hard. A lot of them will probably find employment in other sectors. If it weeds out the bad establishments from the good, then so be it.
I'd give anything if I could see a genuine smile again upon entering a restaurant, like 10 - 15 years ago. It really warmed my heart and made me return time and time again.
Now it feels more like we're on a production line - next please!
One thing that I noticed is that when I'm in a good mood everyone smiles at me. When I'm in a bad mood and having negative thoughts, people seem to be colder.
Give it a try, put a smile on your face and you'll see everyone smiling at you. Thai people haven't lost the ability to smile, but they seem to have an innate ability to read your mood. That's my experience at least.
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7 hours ago, jlwilliamsjr18 said:
The lure of drugs, sex, alcohol, on the cheap has virtually destroyed this paradise. So... it's good that these businesses are dissolving. Now is the time to repair and move forward, not an instant fix, but real sincere reparation, a new normal. Yes, it's time to weed out the drunken ex-pat mongers, send them home, stop the party venues (Full Moon etc.) Embrace eco-tourism, limit tourism and in the long run, revenues will increase. Young people, not foreigners will have opportunities that lead somewhere, not to debt and poverty, which lead to crime and self hate. NO, I'm not missionary, I'm a realist.
So basically make Thailand as fun as Minsk?
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5 minutes ago, mtls2005 said:Saw this on Twitter... @KhaosodEnglish
VISA AMNESTY EXTENSION UNLIKELY, IMMIGRATION SPOX SAYS
Some wrong facts, for example:
QuoteNo other country has this long of a visa amnesty
Actually many countries have given visa amnesties till the end of the year. UAE, for example: https://gulfnews.com/uae/coronavirus-uae-visit-tourist-visas-will-be-valid-till-end-of-2020-1.70971334.
EU countries are also allowing people to stay or move around Europe, and even provide free healthcare in most cases.
Thai Airways won't fly till September.
Kicking all foreigners out would set a really bad precedent for Thailand, especially considering that Thai people are allowed to stay in Europe, UAE, and other places without being kicked out.
In the era of social media, kicking out more than 200,000 foreigners can result in millions crossing Thailand off their lists for years to come.
Paid extensions should do the trick in my opinion. 1,900 baht for 30 more days, renewable until land borders open up again. Brings in revenue and good press.
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6 hours ago, mike787 said:Absolutely correct, the idiots chose to bee helpless. Kick them out for good. They only clog up the system and contribute problems for all of us good expats following th rules.
Yeah I can see you are a model expat with such non-toxic attitudes.
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Here we go again, another chapter of logic and reason against the angry mob that wants people out of Thailand.
Why do you want so badly that a British guy who hasn't lived in the UK for 16 years go back there? He lives in a third country that he has no access to. Some are even talking about him going to live in social homes in Britain. Are you serious? He's paying for his stuff here, not getting any free healthcare or anything like that, and even supporting a family.
I am glad that these people are a minority though, even on ThaiVisa. Usually the same resentful bunch.
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1 hour ago, BritManToo said:It's absolutely nothing to do with immigration, they have no say in this.
Why do you confuse the Thai government and MFA with immigration?
Maybe because I'm just a peasant. Whatever the lords decide, that's what I meant.
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After going through the comments, the arguments for extending the amnesty/granting extensions vs the arguments for kicking all foreigners out on July 31 are very clear:
Reasons for extending the amnesty/granting extensions: Logical arguments related to the difficulties of certain people to go back to the countries where they work or live, as well as the fact that land borders are closed. Other arguments are related to the fact that the lack of tourists in Thailand is somehow compensated by the monetary contributions of the foreigners stranded in Thailand.
Reasons for kicking foreigners out: People who had to jump through hoops are angry and want the rest of the foreigners out.
We'll see what side immigration takes.
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20 minutes ago, mike787 said:
Seriously doubt they extend...very likely it WILL be time to pay,
I don't think people have a problem paying. Many in this forum seem to believe that those stranded here are trying to avoid paying a couple thousand baht for an extension.
What the people stranded here want is a clear solution. Some people are unable to return home or to the countries where they work. Here are some shocking news for some of you: not all people live in their passport countries.
Either an extension to the amnesty or the ability to get extensions would be welcome. Kicking all foreigners out of the country doesn't make sense, because thousands of them can't go back to the countries where they work/live due to lots of countries only accepting citizens.
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But Rhodri Francis discovered he could work just as easily in Thailand.
Judging by the fact that he's been coming to Thailand every summer, or that he has a Thai wife and a daughter, it's pretty clear that he "discovered" working from Thailand a long time ago.
And we know he doesn't have a... how do you call it... it's apparently very important... Someone else help me out here.
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3 minutes ago, bkk6060 said:
Appealing?
Not sure.
Any country have a flourishing sex industry at low prices?
Yes, Ukraine, which is in that list of 26 countries.
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9 hours ago, ThailandRyan said:
Cities are shutting down again. People need to get over the issue of their personal freedoms and rights being taken away, and accept what they can not.
Yeah some people need to get used to seeing their kids starving at home, get over some loved one committing suicide for loneliness and depression, and all of that nonsense!
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1 hour ago, oznomad said:
Why do guys even contemplate buying a house in a gf or (newish) wife's name?
Rent for a few years. If the location and the wife (not a gf) still appeal, then contemplate for a few years.
What's the rush?
A high percentage of farangs can't even tell the difference between a bar girl and a college-educated one. Do you really expect them to take wise, long-term financial decisions?
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Why not just let it go already? It's almost next Songkran festival anyways.
Thailand to offer grace period for foreigners’ visa extensions
in Thailand News
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So what happens if someone doesn't do anything and just leaves the country on September 25?
It's not entirely clear.