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I guess so but then again who knows, this is Thailand and not all immigration officers act the same.

Renewed my one-year visa yesterday. Now they require photos from two different angles outside your home - not sure why. So, we had to go home and take more photos but the lady was very nice and said she would process it provided we dropped the photos off later which we did. She could have easily said come back and wait in line again - a refreshing change. We arrived at 0715 and were 5th in the queue and finished around 1045. Go back on May 17th. Also, she told us not to sign original documents like the bank statement/certificate and the proof of marriage certificate - only required on copies apparently.

Have any members recently been to immigration. Wondering what the current waiting times are for spouse visa renewals without an appointment. It seems spouse visa holders with a permanent residence documents cannot use the VFS online service sadly. Thanks in advance

Many thanks, I love rabbit holes and conspiracy theories....

I read an old article that suggested this is possible. Our son has a British and Thai passport and I wondered if he could leave the UK on his British passport and enter Thailand on his UK passport based on the post. Yea, I know he can enter on his UK passport but then he would have to jump through all the hoops us foreigners have to. Secondly, if possible, is there a time limit on the expires passport, e.g. within 6 months @ubonjoe Thanks in advance

It's not me, but someone else. Anyway, the person has been living in Nepal but being paid as an employee from a Thai company. I don't think income tax can be paid in Thailand as I understand you need a visa, Thai address, etc for that. Which leads me to assume that no tax would have been paid, and the person should instead be subject to a withholding tax deduction from their salary. All very complicated I know. But, if they are treated as a consultant for tax purposes can they then still be an employee?

Thanks everyone for the replies. It's not a question to avoid paying tax, I wish to find out the correct treatment for tax purposes. I just wondered if income tax should be deducted and paid in Thailand. If it is not then I would expect the person to be treated for tax purposes within Thailand as a consultant and hence withholding taxes deducted. I just find it a peculiar situation as a lot of people are doing the opposite, i.e. working in Thailand but employed by an overseas company.

This is I suspect an unusual case. What are the implications of living outside of Thailand, working remotely for a Thai company. 1) Is it possible to have an employment contract or should a person be regarded as a consultant? 2) If a consultant then I assume withholding tax would be deducted from any services provided? 3) Would the person be liable to pay tax to Thailand? Thanks

Counts as wrongful dismissal. Not sure you can claim for part (2) in your post that is outside of wrongful dismissal. They must pay your holiday.

I know they are lying, I got told that they submit the lower value and then in their regular interviews with immigration they are asked how they can live on the lower amounts. Yes immigration and tax departments aren't linked like a lot of departments in TH. The whole thing just doesn't make sense. I am sure immigration wouldn't care if they earned more which is why it has me flummoxed.

Thanks for all the replies.. Doesn't seem to be a clear reason so moving on.... What would be the consequences of carrying out such actions? I am guessing these are serious offences, I mean Inca not think of much worse than lying to immigration. Guessing we are talking severe fines, possible imprisonment and of course bans from Thailand right?

but taxes are paid on the higher salary so this isn't the reason. Maybe just plain dumbness?

Yes, but why? The higher costs are paid out and recorded, and taxes are paid on the higher contract. Seems like they are scared to tell immigration about their true earnings, but I don't know why. Any idea what the consequences would be if immigration found out?

Certainly not something I would recommend. Perhaps it is normal for some though.

In this case the person knows both contracts and salaries. I thought it must be something to do with the visa type perhaps? But there cannot be a limit on salaries can there as UN employees earn a lot and this is a small NGO. I just find it very, very odd. I cannot see any reason for it which makes me wonder, why lie to immigration. I am guessing if Immigration found out the consequences could be quite drastic right @Maestro