traveller101

Please enlighten us as to the difference between "normal" bank customers doing "normal" transactions vs. not normal customers doing unusual transactions. Clear reference to unusual or suspicious activity - clear as mud, since no definition or description is forwarded as to what exactly constitutes the above.

Not quite normal is the fact that TAT's projections are without fail overly optimistic and adjustments go in one direction only .... down.

Hmmm - with more Australians dying in Thailand every year than in any other Holiday destination around the world. Same applies for illnesses and hospitalisations. https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/australians-keep-dying-in-tourism-paradise-thailand-more-than-any-other-country/news-story/dc988a92ab8924c981189b70a4f40d24

According to a source that cannot be named, Thai household debt climbs to 104% of GDP in Q4 2024. This includes informal loans which are not counted in official statistics released by the bank of Thailand.

The Collage I put together below shows 2 distinct peculiarities (one source been crossed out to comply with forum rules): A) There is no downward trend looking at the Government numbers supplied over the past 3 years B) Government numbers made public seem to be somewhat optimistic to put it mildly. Thai RSC (Emergency Notification Center for Car Accident victims) numbers of injured people delivered to hospitals every day are equal or higher than the Government numbers over the whole 10 day safety campaign.

You forget that 10% GST (same as VAT) is put on every product sold in Australia - whether imported from anywhere or produced domestically.

And if there is no trade surplus or as in Australia'scase, the US has a surplus in its favour, you get hit by a 10% Tariff anyway. In other words, every country gets hit with at least a 10% Tariff.

Thailand has been elected as a Member of the Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for a 3 year term, beginning 1 January 2025. Termination of that membership, taking effect immediately, would seem appropriate, to put it mildly.

The above video lists the various cases which require you to obtain a TIN. It includes the transfer of Income abroad into Thailand. The Siam Legal expert did not explain whether or not a TIN is required if the funds transferred are NOT Income, but for example are taken out from a savings account. It seems to me, that the Revenue Department automatically regards funds transferred from abroad as Income. Correct me if I'm wrong - the actual Tax Declaration Forms seem to be void of a field where you could put corresponding data in (indicating amount as NOT income).

Hmmm - did I get this right? His war on drugs way back in 2003 with the aim to eradicate the trade resulted in - in his words - to more drug-related problems now. His solution: repeat the 2003 excercise and hope for better results. Brilliant! Einstein's definition of Insanity comes to mind.

From the article: "Phuket recorded the most injuries (43)" Thai RSC (Thai Road Safety Collaboration Accident Information Center reported over the same period - wait for it - 509 injuries on Phukets roads Numbers provided on the low side .... a major understatement.

Not lies - just absolutely meaningless. Regurgitating over and over that the circumstances leading to the accident was "well-reportet". but refusing to provide an informative link or just simply answer the initial question posted right at the start of the thread

Correct - and as far as The Privacy binding (TFN) Rule 2015 is concerned, Kasikorn Bank is not a legitimate Recipient to receive Australian Tax File Numbers. When I'm back in Thailand early in 2025, I visit the branch and if requested will tick option "C" and comment as you suggested. In addition I'll reference Rule 2015, issued by The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC).

Same situation here

Dear Mr. Kittirat The elephant in the room - not part of your strategy - which would contribute to your goals of "enhancing public safety" a lot more than your stated 15 points combined .... would consist "in targeting those (who so far this year alone) disrupted the lives of 725'096 Thai citizens and foreigners.