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17 hours ago, defwill29 said:

Where could I get this done in CM and how much would such a procedure cost?

I highly recommend Dr. Siri Chiewchanvit at Sriphat Medical Center. Incidentally he speaks good English too.

I can't tell you how much it would cost, but Sriphat is generally cheaper than Bangkok Hospital.

I did this a few months ago at CM Immigration and there was a counter for this that operated all day.

I had a horrible experience with an optometrist at a big hospital in Chiangmai who was (they told me) one of the two optometrists in CM who knew how to prescribe glasses for my condition.

After that horrible experience, I decided that my next visit to an optometrist would be in Bangkok, or outside Thailand.

On 3/19/2024 at 6:51 AM, jeffandgop said:

we will see tomorrow if an IO requires this info....

What happened at the office?

30 minutes ago, NorthernRyland said:

If you're employed overseas and working remotely while living in Thailand full time you're technically "working" in Thailand. So if they want to tax you you need to volunteer your illegal working status I guess. Not sure how this is going to work out yet.

Please don't muddy the discussion.

Personal income tax is not directly related to employment or labor laws.

Let's keep the discussion to CM Immigration office, and to what the IOs now want and how to deal with it.

7 hours ago, Raindancer said:

All this rumour mongering is easily confirmed or denied by contacting immigration.

Enquiries, complaints or suggestions through these channels usually lead to a dead end. For instance, try https://www.chiangmaiimm.com

3 minutes ago, jeffandgop said:

Parsing what I wrote.  My monthly income does not get transferred to Thailand. Period. Therefore it is not assessable.

What IS possibly assessable are monies from outside Thailand brought into Thailand effective 1 January 2024 onwards.

It would be a matter of grave concern if CM Immigration now decides the onus is on applicants to prove where they get money to live on, and to provide an audit to show how that money is or is not taxable.

So update us with the outcome.
 

If this becomes standard practice at CM Immigration then it is of grave concern.

36 minutes ago, Mike Lister said:

I've just extended my visa and there was no such request either from the agent nor from Immi.

Did you get your extension at CM?

The headline would be more exciting with no pants.

Looks like the tackler "only" wanted to disarm the policeman.

But never mind, both idiots will deservedly go to jail.

The police should investigate his motives.

When he is charged and convicted, he should be publicly shamed.

Then maybe law enforcement can get more traction.

On 3/3/2024 at 7:50 AM, TheAppletons said:

I obtained a multiple re-entry permit an hour ago at CNX

1 - Is that before or after you clear immigration?

2 - What documents and materials did you prepare beforehand, for the application?

3 - Did you have to pay?

3 hours ago, Lacessit said:

I am in contact with the bank's fraud department, and they are in the process of disputing the fraudulent charges, and reversing the charge of the car company.

Good. You (and the bank) did the right thing.

2 hours ago, sandyf said:

Why would I do that?

Try reading what has been said before posting.

Take your own pill.

The advice was for the OP, not you.

25 minutes ago, sandyf said:

I don't know about Australia but in the UK credit cards come under the Consumer Protection Act and a chargeback can be applied but debit cards are different.

Being effectively a cash transaction different rules are in place and you are out on your own a lot more.

Call the bank. You never know.

12 hours ago, Lacessit said:

My problem is the manager has $100 of my money.

First, call your bank hotline and tell your story. Request a chargeback.

Second, ask your bank for a replacement card.

5 hours ago, johng said:

Yes I agree C02 is greening the earth

Greening the earth by burning greens. Yup, makes more sense than meteorological conspiracies.

The hotspot problem is all over South East Asia now. The situation is out of control. The amount of carbon dioxide and pollutants released into the air! The tracts of land destroyed!

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tragically, it's hardly Chiang Mai News anymore

Currently in what attractions are elephant rides available in Chiang Mai?