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Perfect size of TV for a few of our friends on AseanNow who live in a single room for 5000Baht

Good afternoon,

My daughter went for a trip outside Thailand and came back on 04th February.
This resets her 90 days reporting.

Can we report as usual online or have we got to go to immigration as this trip did reset the 90 days routine.

Thanks

2 hours ago, jippytum said:

I don't think this would happen with the Thai submarine. The current one never leaves its moorings. 

It's an eco friendly one.
No pollution at all.

8 minutes ago, OneMoreFarang said:

I live in Bangkok since before the SkyTrain was built. 

 

Now there is less pollution than years ago. Many years ago, the small green busses were the worst of all of them. Then, years later, the red busses were still bad. Now I see only seldom vehicles with black smoke.

 

Personally, I got used to the pollution. I ride motorcycle in the middle of the city, and I don't think it feels worse on any month compared to another months. 

I also go to bars where people smoke. I am so used to it that if you would ask me a day later if anybody was smoking in bar A or B I would be able to tell you. It was just "normal".

 

At home, living in a high floor, the air is cleaner. But for some month (I think worst is about January to March) I use an air purifier in the bedroom. That improves the air quality considerably. 

For me I only need this when I sleep. Day time, sitting on a desk or sofa, I don't really know how good the air quality is. 

 

 

True. I see far less buses pumping black smoke.

More often you see  converted pick-up trucks with black smoke when they try to impress someone.

11 minutes ago, stoner said:

do it online. takes a few minutes. 

Yes but it can now take quite a while to get the notification back.
A friend of mine and daughter did their 90 days report 10 days ago and it still is "pending".
CW by the way.

7 minutes ago, YaiJung said:

Move to Malaysia instead of Thailand over this tax issue....hahahaha....thanks for the good laugh.  It's always good for a chuckle when expats in Thailand threaten to move to Malaysia.  Of all the countries in the world Malaysia.....LOL

Keep horses back.
I did not say that I move to Malaysia.

And by the way, I have a 5 year visa stamp in my passport. I can leave and come back as it suits me.

6 minutes ago, Nemises said:

A retired foreigner cannot own a car in VN, so it’s a big NO to VN. 

And in Malaysia, you can import your own car.

44 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Run Forest Run.

Find your thread ridiculous.

 

Solution.

Don't read it and focus on "your", visa forum.

1 minute ago, ChaiyaTH said:

I think everyone knows thailand is incompetent, but the point is that people are tired of ever changing rules and the lack of a stable climate.

 

I know a lot people who start to experiment living in vietnam etc instead, this is already a trend since before covid, only get worse by the Year.

 

Same thailand is more quiet by the year.

I thought about VN too but very difficult to get a visa.
Malaysia on the other hand...

39 minutes ago, Celsius said:

 

Sometimes you can find this price difference in the same building.

 

Now I know why.

My friend worked at the embassy.

Rent was paid through work and the price was 125k

Another friend's wife who is a lawyer from the UK, working here for an oil company, their rent is 118k a month, also paid through ex-pat package.

50 minutes ago, Celsius said:

 

Which tree? I live close to "Tree" on Sukhumvit 40. Surely not that one.

 

Also the 120,000 rent for S47 is for large units that cost close to 29 million, not 22. Rent in Thailand is very negotiable. Anyway, that building seems to be a bit of an exception as it looks to be owner occupied mostly.

I mentioned the wrong condo in Ekkamai.
Not Tree but Rhythm.
68m2 easy around 50-60k in rent.
If you only pay 22k, that must be in an old building.
Can you name the building you are renting in Ekkamai at 22k?

Would be interested.

2 minutes ago, Celsius said:

 

Exactly. And that is the price for 60-70sqm 22 million thonglor condo that rents out for 70,000 baht a month. I can send you the endless links.

 

Also, I do not live in Isaan, I live in Ekkamai. I rent a 9 million baht condo for 26,000 a month. 

 

I totally believe he is a smart businessman, but like every other fool that comes to Thailand he is absolutely clueless. 

Really.
Have a look at S47. 

Rent 120k a month.

Happy for you. 26k in Ekkamai is a good deal.
Have a look at Tree condo in Ekkamai.
60m2 2 bed, 2 bath.

60k

3 minutes ago, Celsius said:

He should be grateful if Thailand implements the laws. The 22 million thonglor condo probably rents for 70,000 baht maximum. Probably saved this fool a lot of money long run.

 

 

You do not have a clue.
70k in Thong Lor rents you a 60m2 condo.

He's not a fool. A very smart business man.

Sure, in Isaan, you can build a mansion for 5 Million.

Have a look at Nana station, there is a condo, prices up to 140 Million Baht.

I had a look at Tree condo in Ekkamai. 68m2, 70k a month.

And the submarine on it's way to Israel as well.

Wait, I am sorry, they couldn't start it because the engine was not included in the deal.

8 hours ago, webfact said:

The prime minister’s monthly pay includes 75,590 baht in salary and 50,000 baht in entitlement pay in addition to allowances to be provided for his chairing or attending official meetings.

Now I understand why they are wanting to tax "farang".
Many retirees living here earn more then the PM of Thailand 555

2 minutes ago, TroubleandGrumpy said:

Yes - I agree - but being prepared rather than reacting late 'oh bugger what do I do now' is a wise move IMO.

 

If you really think that this is not potentially a huge problem (for some of us) then read this:

Sending a large money transfer to Thailand? What to know about taxes | Xe Blog

Quote:  Income Tax  The gift tax might or might not apply when you send money to Thailand, but the income tax almost always applies. Additionally, Thailand’s tax penalties are rather harsh. High fines and even jail time are rather common, even for rather innocent mistakes.

Penalties and interest on unpaid taxes are usually 1.5% per month. So, by the time the revenue department notices the error and sends a notice, the taxpayer might already owe thousands of baht in penalties and interest. Fines for unpaid taxes usually run between about ฿1,000 THB ($33 USD) and ฿200,000 THB ($6,700 USD). 

Banks are legally required to report all remittance and other international funds transactions. So, even if recipients do not get a form, if they do not add the remittance amount to their income, it’s only a matter of time before the revenue department notices the delinquency and takes action.

On a related note, when you send money to Thailand, especially if the transfer is large, Thai law requires senders to specify the purpose. 

IMO it is always better to know about it and make plans, than to find out too late and then your planning is rushed and under a cloud of hectic worry.  IMO cooly and calmly planning for things now is a wise move.  But as the Thai girls always say - 'up to you'.   

But as the Thai girls always say - 'up to you'. 

And they say: You are thinking too much.

5 minutes ago, impulse said:

You may enjoy it, but your Ranger will suffer in silence until one of the bearings rots out, the brakes corrode away, or its electrical system starts throwing error messages.

 

Until now, never a single problem in 4 years.

The only thing I changed was the battery. A very reliable car.

20 hours ago, richard_smith237 said:

Agreed....  Well, I wouldn't take an MG through it anyway !!! 

 

Seriously, though... Don't all modern vehicles have sealed bearings ?

 

The rain gets so heavy here at times, driving through heavy rain even when the roads are not flooded could be problematic otherwise. 

 

 

Flooding such as this, which is not completely uncommon is just one of the reasons I have an SUV.... 

I've been in too many situations over years in a regular sedan where I can feel and hear the flood water lapping at the underside of the car... Its not a comfortable feeling and happens less in something slightly higher (even a few cm can make the difference). 

My Ranger enjoys driving through the floods.

On 9/27/2023 at 5:48 AM, webfact said:

Local authorities, along with the BMA, are working to alleviate the situation by deploying teams to pump out excess water and clear blocked drains.

555

Shouldn't they be a bit more proactive. Beeing prepared not acting when it's too late.

Where are they pumping out this excess waters? 555

Thai logic

3 hours ago, thesetat said:

PM PITA???

He meant "Pizza" or Pitabread