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Still no official word on what is happening. Meanwhile, financial/tax companies/consultants are having a field day trying to scare expats (through, for instance articles and webinars) into paying for their expensive services. 'Please get in touch if you have any queries about your tax situation in Thailand. We are here to help'.

Does anyone know what this means?

Looking for new information about this... Has the government issued any new information following the initial announcements?

Who?

When you consider all the millions of international banking transfers it makes it almost impossible to enforce effectively. It'll be a right mess if they do introduce this.

Thank you! This seems pretty reasonable. Looking at posts above quite a few folks seem to be using Wise for transferring money into Thailand. Can't see how such transfers can be taxed if I'm honest. There must be literally tens of millions of bank transfers every single day. How on earth could they effectively tax these?

I’m thinking of using Wise. What’s the fee for transferring about 5000 GBP from UK to Bangkok Bank account? Anyone know? Thanks

Well I arrived in Bangkok in the late 1980s and it changed my life. Bangkok (and Pattaya) was so much fun - unrecognisable from today. Those days were the best.

Thanks the above comment is useful. Cheers

Hi, our Krups Dolce Gusto machine broke after a couple of years of solid use. Want to buy a new machine. But also want option for Nespresso capsules. There are quite a few machines that can now take both types - eg, Duchess and Oggi. Anyone has any recommendations for which ones might be best for here in Bangkok? Cheers

Him and his party.

Let me tell you.... A true story..... (I have lived and worked in Thailand for about 30 years.) I was married to a 'good' Thai girl in the early 1990s a couple of years after starting work in BKK. From a well-off family, she was a trained lawyer and got a job in the city (Bangkok). We have wonderful children - but our marriage was a nightmare. After 12 years of living together (9 as married) we divorced 17 years ago. Three years after the divorce (around 2009) I married a bar girl. From Pattaya. Everyone told me not to. But my marriage to my 'bargirl' wife is great. We are going strong, she helps continuously with my work and around the house and with looking after everything. We have two wonderful kids and enjoy our time together tremendously. Yes, we have ups and downs - but I wouldn't change her for anyone else. So what's the answer to your question? Well, for me, it's clear.

Discrimination Ignorant people Selfish and inconsiderate drivers Roads TV

This guy is a legend. Helped me and so many others. Will be missed greatly. RIP, Ubon Joe.

Completely normal and routine.

What about working 'online'?

Good move.

RIP to both. Tragic. Thailand should hang its head in shame. This continues day after day after day. The government is unable/unwilling to do anything about it. And people here continue to drive with no consideration for anyone other than themselves. Respect for others. Why is that so difficult on Thailand's roads?

Great that, despite Thailand's shortcomings, we live in a place that allows and encourages people to make their own choices and 'live a little' if they want to. For some, this means having a beer at 8:30am. Good on yer.

Mate, join the club. Been here more than 20 years. I have zero Thai male friends.