KhunLA

How do you figure that ? 800k - 60k = 740k @ 15% if no other deductions, as my example, most negative scenario, for a single person. Married folks, as I stated, especially if having kids, would haven't much if any taxable.

I can almost see taxes as the only reason for someone to leave, if having no other reason to stay. Thinking most, I would imagine, leaning that way, having a -0- visa for retirement. So if brought in the minimum, 800k, w/60k exemption, puts one it the 15% tax bracket, if having no other deductions. That's a bit of money, ฿112,500, (฿9,375 monthly) just for the privilege of staying in TH. If they tie your tax return to your visa extension, and you're one of the one's using an agent, to skirt the financials, then that could royally screw many, if not having the ฿800k required. Only thing to think about, would living elsewhere, cost you more than 15% to live. And any income tax burden at that location. Those married and settled, probably wouldn't be going anywhere, as with exemptions & deductions, may not owe any taxes, and not enough to be concerned about. That's if your home countries DTA doesn't exempt some or all your income, to begin with. For those not here, and thinking about it, single, visa for retirement, no deductions planned, then that ฿112.5k would be enough for me to scratch TH off the list of retirement places.

Living full on in TH for 24+ years. After 17 years, made final decision to stay and stop thinking about elsewhere. Not much has changed, just a lot more of everything, good & bad. Noticeably more tourists, again, but don't live in a tourist area, except some weekenders. Need a hobby or 2, to keep yourself busy. Getting O&A (out & about) exploring, locally or a far, is always interesting. The journey, if not the destination, as long as you're not in a hurry to go from A to B. There's quite a bit in between, many people don't bother with. It is a small country, relative to where one comes from. I'm a Yank, so very small to me. But still keeps my interest. No plans on going any where, and wouldn't have a clue where to go, as the world is nothing like it was when I arrived. TH is progressing, for good or bad, much slower than the developed countries. Make no mistake, it's still 3rd world IMHO, with many modern things. Just don't 'buy in' and test it out for a few years, in a few areas. See if it's for you, as living here, is much different than visiting.

BKK Hosp @ Udon Thani used to have an excellent physical therapist. She massaged away a major carpal tunnel issue I was have. Coincidentally, my brother had the exact same issue at the same time. He opted for the surgery (in slice & dice USA) vs my cute therapist. His issues returned, mine never did Although if consistently doing the ... 'stretching, massage, exercise, and of course losing weight', then may be as good as will get, without extreme care not to aggravate it. Manage with some meds, when a bit much, till you can figure out other options other than surgery. Assuming you know exactly what is wrong, which disc/discs or whatever is causing the discomfort. MRI done ? Never heard of the other treatments you are asking about, but haven't paid attention to those things for couple decades. Had back problems for decades, T12-L1 & L4-L5. Finally did have surgery, then retired, so not to aggravate any more. Good Luck

I'm sure it was just a coincidence. Same as when Reagan took over for Carter ... just a coincidence. Biden's had over 3 months to try to stop of slow the slaughter of civilians and or concentrate on hostages and or a cease-fire. Trump hasn't even been sworn in yet, and simply implied what to expect, giving them a '' what if you don't " to think about. Amazing how hatred blinds so many people ...

MIA since Still lurking though ...

The tax is not new, they just never enforced on foreigners staying here, that weren't working here. Or apparently, even Thais, that brought money in from outside Thailand, apparently. I guess now that they need more tax revenue, and now may have the means to collect, will attempt to pump up the coffers.

Can't help you there, as been disappointed too many times at 'western' restaurants, run by foreigners that thing they are chefs. Thais do western food much better, in my experiences, as strange as it sounds. I don't go out to eat food I can do at home, so usually order Thai food, that is too much hassle to make at home. Udon used to have a decent selection of western food, but most closed up. Just soi samphon and a couple other offering, last time there. Again, Patts better for western food, I think, or so I read.

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They could actually get a job, and contribute to society. Park their lazy butts next to a public train or bus station, as they provide public toilets. If the wife gets caught short in between petrol stations when O&A, she'll pop into the closest PoPo station along the highway, if nothing else available. Would imaging the homeless have the same available to them, where ever they are.

I'd consider food is unhealthy, if it consistently spikes your insulin above normal level, which causes numerous problems. Many Carbs, simple, sugars and complex, starchy, would definitely fall into that category. If you must eat them, then exercising a bit of moderation would be advised. Can be a challenge for many, due to their addictive effect on the body.

Maybe they should try entering the country legally ? That's what the UNHCR is for. I guess biden's appointed ambassador to TH, mr godec is pretty damn useless. How hard can it be to actually do your job, and ring up Tammi Lynn Sharpe, and point out the obvious.

Did you price the same brand & specs here in TH, from authorized dealer or authorized reseller ?

Getting things done before he's even sworn in ... ... " It also stands as a notable achievement for Donald Trump, the incoming U.S. president, whose stern warnings that "all hell will break out" if the hostages weren't released seem to have played a crucial role in finalizing the agreement" ...

DSC can happen hours, or even a day or so after scuba diving.

Us Yanks (colonist) had a silly king a few 100 years ago ... ... didn't work out very well. No sense in going backwards. Kings now are just tourist attractions anyway, in developed countries, and simply rubber stamp the new govts elected. Total waste of existence ... IMHO

My photo has been on here more than a few times, along with map to my house ... ... where's yours at ? And LA is my legal 'first' name. Don't bother posting my last name, so won't have to change it, every time I 'do change it, legally'. 3X already, and aka by another last name.

Rye bread ... turned out good bread wise, but not the strong rye flavor I was hoping for. Use 60 / 40, bread / rye flour. Maybe 50 / 50 next time. Supposedly good rye flour (Schmidt), though don't think I'll be buying again, as a little disappointed. Good bread, but not what I'd call a hearty rye flavored bread. Wife is making something with lemons, as garden is producing plenty. Don't think we'll ever need to buy lemons again.

Not sure where you're going with that one, as they don't plan on calling their car 'ES'. They're all just B Class (small) SUVs. I don't even agree with them being called SUVs, or worse, smaller ones getting labeled SUV. A Fortuner & Mu 7 types are SUVs. Nothing sporty or utility wise about an ICE B-SUV. Just MG stating it's ZS replacement, but not using the same platform. Make more sense to just say ZS is discontinued, and the ES is all new, or a BEV version of HS.

And you would know this ... by the endless stories of irresponsible gift giving by men to women, and then calling them good diggers. Surely you wouldn't hang around such lowly lot, to gain any actually true stories. Just internet drivel, repeated over & over. There's gold diggers everywhere, every profession, every 'class' of people. A fools & their money, surely doesn't represent the masses. Not in my world anyway Not by the successful relationships of the same folks, that doesn't get a lot of air play. Most I know of or think of couples that may have met originally in a business arrangement (not that I'd ever ask) are quite happy together. Sharing their life still with no gold digging going on.

Maybe, like myself, they've never seen it before. Does it really matter, still entertaining.

Too funny ... ... people need to get a life, and stay out of other people's when the are enjoying themselves.

Yes, I read it seems to be happening more than in the past, with very healthy youngins into strenuous sports. Hmm, and would be the first thing I'd be looking for in an autopsy of a supposedly quite healthy youngin

Before the greenies where here, men thinking they know better than mother nature, really screwed themselves when they mismanaged use of Lake Corcoran & Tulare Lake. Greed .... You just can't fix stupid