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Mike Tyson’s Thailand high: The cannabis 2.0 comeback
Cabradelmar replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Thailand ganja laws are jumping around too much right now... Sit this one out Champ. At least until the dust settles on the direction of recreational weed. -
Health ministry’s alcohol curfew talks hit a hiccup
Cabradelmar replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Ban or no ban... Anyone who wants a drink can find a drink. Anytime, any day. -
New Govt Tourist Insurance to Cover Deaths and Accidents
Cabradelmar replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
I mean, is not a bad idea. Albeit limited... Tourist (visa) only and if not breaking the law (helmet law, traffic/maritime law, etc.). What they should do... When you look at who is being hurt and dieing... It's mostly those engraged in adventure activities (motorcycles, boating, etc.)... Just require the outfitters to make all foreigners buy supplemental insurance at the POS (non waivable). Like when you rent a car, but without the ability to take a waiver. Then your risk reduction is properly focused, and the pool of payees captive. Given the numbers (total payees vs payouts), insurance underwriters could make a bundle, and you only make those most at risk pay-in. Just a thought. -
No EM Ankle Bracelet For ‘Untouchable’ Thaksin
Cabradelmar replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
He's paroled. Not under house arrest. Those types of monitoring devices are not needed give his circumstances. -
German tourist’s night out in Pattaya turns into nightmare
Cabradelmar replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
Not a smart guy. Gets pissed over a parking space (learn self control) and makes a fuss (with a Thai), gets assaulted (locally conclusion of you know anything about making a fuss with a Thai). Stupid is as stupid does. -
Move To Reduce Speed Limit On 40 Busy Bangkok Roads To 50km Per Hour
Cabradelmar replied to webfact's topic in Bangkok News
50k/hr would be a blessing on some roads during rush hour. Regardless, any limits are mearly suggestions without enforcement. If any municipality needs speed (and traffic light) enforcement cameras its greater Bangkok. The revenue would be a windfall. -
Any number of things could have happened .. what actually happened is still a mystery based on this rplort... I lived on a river as a kid and there was a small dam there. We always wanted to get close but if you you get too close to those spill ways it will turn you over fast and suck you down. Not saying that's what happened. Interesting is anytime I've ever rented a kayak (anywhere) they made you take vest and helmet. Always listen to the safety instructions.
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I assumed nothing. In fact, he has the benefit of all my doubts as I made no direct aspersions to his actual skills or licensing status. However, I do pine for better news reports on these types of events. As facts do matter. And I did, in fact, give him credit for his safety sense for wearing a helmet. My aspersions are reserved for all the "other" tourist who frequently ride without skills, knowledge, licensing, or safety sense. Moreover, even those who are foolish deserve to recover their health well. Without exception. But I will not give anyone a free pass who fails so miserable at self responsibility that they need to open a beggers banquet on GoFundMe.
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Expat Tax Twists in Thailand: Navigating the New Landscape in 2024
Cabradelmar replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
The gift threshold for a cash gift between spouses is 20 million THB (in a calendar year). -
Expat Tax Twists in Thailand: Navigating the New Landscape in 2024
Cabradelmar replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
The tax liability falls on the recipient of the gift, which in this case would be your wife. However, of the amount is under the threshold and it's a gift between spouses, she isn't liable for personal income tax either. Send the money to her bank account directly from your foreign bank account. -
Expat Tax Twists in Thailand: Navigating the New Landscape in 2024
Cabradelmar replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Correct, less than 180 days. Accuracy is indeed vital. The day you arrive counts, and everyday you are in country prior to midnight. And it's not when your flight leaves its when you are stamped out. -
Expat Tax Twists in Thailand: Navigating the New Landscape in 2024
Cabradelmar replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Only "on occasions that correspond to custom or tradition"... It's a rather limited exemption... Essentially, songkran, chinese new year, and birthday (or funeral) - I can't think of any other openings. But sure, it's an option if you trust your Thai GF. Just be careful if you start taking this up to start giving 100s of thousand THB to a Thai GF on only 2-3 qualifying events each year. -
Expat Tax Twists in Thailand: Navigating the New Landscape in 2024
Cabradelmar replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Yep. Child and spouse. Just as I said. -
Expat Tax Twists in Thailand: Navigating the New Landscape in 2024
Cabradelmar replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Absolutely not. If you are not a tax resident (having lived here less than 6 months in any calendar year) Thailand personal income tax laws don't apply to you for those years. -
Expat Tax Twists in Thailand: Navigating the New Landscape in 2024
Cabradelmar replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Of course... they want to raise anxiety to sell more LTRs. That entire program has been a resounding failure since its launch. Less then 7000 sold and most to NonOs getting off of retirement extensions (under the weather pensioner category). Very few net new takers for any of the other 3 categories. -
Expat Tax Twists in Thailand: Navigating the New Landscape in 2024
Cabradelmar replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Nothing new... Anyone who did their research already knows about the gifting tax laws in Thailand (which areof little help useless you are married to Thai or supporting your child with a Thai)... This poor old horse is beat and dead. -
Tragedy on Lufthansa Flight from Bangkok to Germany
Cabradelmar replied to NextG's topic in Thailand News
Scary for everyone. Wondering if it was a virus/infection that killed him... and was he contagious or not. Maybe just lung cancer or simply heart failure. Cause of death, that's what everyone really wants to know. -
Romanian Tourist Falls to Death from Pattaya Hotel Balcony
Cabradelmar replied to snoop1130's topic in Pattaya News
Accidentally fell, pushed or jumped (from a highrise building)... Either way, it's not an uncommon occurrence in Potty-ya. Especially for the over 60 set. Indulging yourself with booze, drugs and hookers (then made wifes/GFs) makes for a lethal combination. Especially for someone already suffering mentally from loneliness and lack of purpose. RIP. -
Tragic scooter crash in Thailand leaves Queensland dad in coma
Cabradelmar replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
If you ride a motorcycle, the onus is on you to get the proper insurances. If you cant do that, stop riding motorcycles, or be prepared to pay your own way out of hospital. It's called self responsibility. -
The AG announced just this week they where seeking add'l sec.112 charges (for comments he made in 2015)... And maybe he won't be changed ultimately, but it's all part of the established ruling class' plan to keep him in his place. Let him run free, but let him know he's not free to do as he pleases (politically). He's as hated and feared as he ever was (by the generals and royalist), his money simply allowed him to return to his homeland, nothing more.