SiamAndy

4 hours ago, TroubleandGrumpy said:

Unlike the other 3 main popular retirement countries in SEAsia (for those without the money needed for Singapore), Thailand has made no allowances for Expats and has not made any changes to 'protect' Expat's overseas earnings under the new global OECD tax system.  In fact, technically, Expat's foreign income remitted into Thailand have always been taxable - but as with so many things here, it was never enforced.

The recent rule change that removed the 12 month exemption has 'exposed' Expat's foreign sourced income, but Thailand has so far done nothing about it.  When Thailand does move to a global taxation system, then Expat's foreign sourced income is extremely exposed and will be taxed - unless Thailand gives us some protection - which they appear to not be interested in doing at all.

 

Thailand is not a recommended country for retirement. If I knew all this over 10 years ago, I would not be retired and living in Thailand.  None of those other 3 countries I mentioned above, treat retired Expats like Parolees and all the other BS that Thailand does. I had a mate who retired to The Philippines - he was right - The Philippines welcomes retired Expats and treats them well.  

Thailand Land of Smiles should actually be called Land of Fake Smiles, I've seen the fake smiles enough times in 12 years of visiting/living in TL.

The current Thai administration's philosophy after watching one too many Hollywood movies: Tax everything, everywhere, all at once!

That tourism minister looks like Squidward.

6 minutes ago, NextG said:

New SIM or old?

About 3 months old.

1 hour ago, Pattaya57 said:

I use Dtac, 250 baht for 30 days unlimited internet at 30 mbps + free call

 

I saw this same offer on my DTAC Sim yesterday. I signed up for another offer, unlimited 15MBPS and free Call to any network up to 15 minutes per call for 200 Baht for 30 days.

15 minutes ago, CartagenaWarlock said:

I have a question about these mail-forwarding services. Do you notify all your credit cards and banks, the SS office, the driver's license office, etc. about your new mail forwarding address? I have used them in the past to forward my business correspondences (long time ago, even checks people sent to me) to these virtual mail boxes. 

I have a similar question as to whether a mail forwarding service can be used for Social Security and Medicare related mail.

I've eaten there at least 20 times. Both the Chicken (50 Baht)  and the Beef Khao Soi (55 Baht) are good and the Beef Guay Tiew (50Baht) is good as well. Not as busy if you go early around 8:30 AM or after the lunch hour rush after 2:30 PM, though sometimes they sell out of dishes in the late afternoon.

48 minutes ago, lordblackader said:

 

See the picture below - that's the legal pickup point for ride hailing apps launched at CNX last month - more pictures per the link. It's neither illegal nor discouraged. 
 

Thanks, the Grab Car area looks like it is in the same spot as the former blue bus stop.

1 hour ago, arithai12 said:

Perfectly legal now. There is a covered stand just outside the domestic exit marked "Grab" that I believe is used by other companies too. btw, the official airport taxis are not bad at all, large and comfortable, always ready just outside, take you to most destinations in the city for 150B or 200 if a little more distant, they are allowed to drive through airbase which can be a big time saver depending on your direction, not all grab-like cars have that. I do use Grab/InDrive a lot for other occasions, but from the airport the taxi is my preferred choice.

Thanks, car ride services weren't available at CNX before, it's good to know they are now allowed at CNX.

I've taken Bolt to CM Airport before. Is it possible to have a Bolt car pick me up from CM Airport rather than use the existing car service at the airport?

How is the cost of living in Siem Reap compared to Chiang Mai? Is it fairly comparable or does it cost less to live there?

Does anyone know if the sidewalk work on Huay Kaew Road between Maya Mall and CM Ram has been completed or if there is still ongoing work?

Would one need to get another set of Shingrix shots after 10 years?

He's going to be an unmitigated disaster as PM.

Do an online search and you will see that one side effect is decreased libido. Anyway as they say in TL, up to you.

Staying in different areas for a couple of days each is a good idea. A couple of days each  in the old city, Nimman area, and perhaps near the Central Airport Mall or a little further down in Hang Dong.

1 minute ago, JamesLA said:

I've certainly heard of these visa, but do they really fly? I've heard they cracked down a lot on these things.

I know of someone on the Self defense visa, they haven't had issues as of yet.