Thaindrew

7 minutes ago, Hokeus said:

Checkout Wise. No overseas transaction fees. FX rates are also based on the interbank rate, minus a small fee. 

HSBC have a global debit card that has no transaction or exchange fees and even gives a rebate on spend

1 minute ago, mokwit said:

It is exempt due to BOI status so that could remain.

possible, but I think it would then be held up as discrimination by individuals who have paid for more expensive visas.

3 minutes ago, freeworld said:

Visa cards and others taking transaction fees would approve of this message.

you can only minimise your costs not eradicate them completely I suppose but bank transaction fees probably cost you less than a tax bill.

There are banks though that have "global debit cards" so you can hold multiple currencies in your home country account and use a debit card to pay in Thailand in Thai Baht with no transaction fees.

9 minutes ago, jaywalker said:

So Thailand joins an Elite Club.

 

The USA and Eritrea are the only countries that tax folks domestically on income earned overseas...Now Thailand.

 

Why on Earth should I pay US taxes on money I made in Kuwait or the UAE or Thailand? I pay local taxes.

 

I've been DECADES outside the USA.

 

It's just wrong. Aside from a USA passport (which I loathe), why does Ceasar still demand MY money?

 

It costs a mint to every time I step in the US Embassy, and that's IF I can get an appointment!

there are other countries, China for example

2 hours ago, lordgrinz said:

They would be better off starting with a less controversial approach, weigh all luggage, carry-on and checked during the boarding process. Then maybe we can stop the nitwits who bring 3 huge bags onboard, yet have no checked luggage. Because I still can't figure out how they are getting on with massive amounts of oversized baggage.

I know with air Asia it costs more for a 20kg bag sometimes than for an actual flight ticket, I suppose if luggage pricing was more reasonable people wouldn't try to sneak so much stuff on board. There's also people that seem to buy up everything thats for sale in duty free which also adds to the onboard luggage 

32 minutes ago, gearbox said:

"The program will begin January 1, 2024 and apply only to tax residents in Thailand meaning tourists and short term workers will be exempt. Also exempt will be those who have been taxed in a foreign country that has a standing Double Tax Agreement with Thailand. "

 

That seems relevant only to people who are tax residents here. I don't have Thai tax file number and don't submit at all tax returns.

its going to depend how they apply this, Thai Elite Visa is a tourist visa that kets you stay for a year at a time, so you are a tourist but you could also be here over 180 days ..... 

2 hours ago, Expat68 said:

About time, ridiculous a 64 kg person only allowed the same luggage as a 128 kg person. 

that's probably where this will end up - a combined weight allowance per person including baggage

16 hours ago, Seamaster said:

Can't say he's wrong but why tf didn't he sell those shares? It's kinda his own fault knowing Thailand as he should. The exact same thing happened prior, same party.

 

Only when the smell of 1848 is in the air will things change

you cannot sell shares in a de-listed company

12 hours ago, Moonlover said:

A lot of people think that, but there's been no evidence to support it. 

it does vary by bank for example, HSBS will let you use a overseas address, Lloyds won't but they will let you use an overseas number.

2 hours ago, 007 RED said:

What !   no police motorcycle escort, with blue lights flashing and siren screaming, from the airport to her 5 ✳️ hotel.  She deserves a refund ????

that's coming in the new visas at the higher prices, 

On 7/27/2023 at 1:57 PM, samtam said:

The highest and increased pension (23/24 effective 6 April 2023) in UK (as a resident) is GBP203.85 per week:

x4 = 815.40 per month = GBP9,784.80 per annum.

 

£203 x 52 weeks its £10,500

they are being pursued for "crimes" (in the eyes of the Chinese Government) committed pre 2020, so they are in fact back dating the law and pursuing whoever they wish for political means - china is becoming an ever more dangerous place

36 minutes ago, ChipButty said:

Good question

Because they would have to work twice as hard to make the same money given that Bolt is so much cheaper, they don’t really want to work too hard ….

1 hour ago, cleopatra2 said:

The fact that the company is not currently carrying out any media activities is moot. The only relevant question , is the company still registered as a media company ?

 

In previous case of the printing business that no longer was operating , the court ruled that it was still a media business . Even though it had ceased to be operating any printing activities. The reasoning , the business had not official notified that it had ceased and thus could in future resurrect its printing activities.

not without the cancelled broadcast contract ... 

I used white enamel paint on the brackets and that makes them look much better

You can have an account with HSBC in the UK with a Thai address, if you are a UK Citizen.

they have to have the balls to crack down on the locals not following the laws, tourists look at local driving without helmets (often straight passed the police), driving the wrong way on roads etc and just assume it must be ok. Looking around most locals have stopped abiding by the laws, the police don't enforce the rules on locals, and tourists will start doing the same.