TroubleandGrumpy

Gotta love the foreigners whinging about the whinging foreigners whinging about the whinging foreigners.

I have calmed down a bit since yesterday Australia the 60s-70s was similar to here - lost of car accidents and lots of drink driving (not as bad as here though). What stopped that was not media campaigns and requests to slow down - it was the Police conducting random booze buses and Courts handing out massive fines, extensive suspensions, and jail. At first everyone thought it will go away eventually - but it did not - and they ramped up both enforcement and the punishment. One bloke killed a family while way over the limit in 1980s - he was convicted of multiple manslaughter and jailed for over 20 years. Many similar things happened - although that was the worst - eventually it became unacceptable to drink and drive. Now it is very rare for anyone to drink and drive in Australia - it is not worth the risk. Same everywhere else in the world that such measures were introduced. No, I dont want random speeding cameras everywhere - but yes I do want random booze buses and fines - and any bad incidents resulting in deaths, drivers being punished severely and made an example of to others. Far too much in Thailand the punishment does not fit the crime - and enforcement is far too 'reactionary' - that is why Thais ignore the rules/laws.

Yes Mike I hear you - being over-educated in Thailand is a rare occurance that is for sure But I am not saure what is worse. That Thailand has so many lovely nice uneducated people who know very little. Or the west that has so many over-educated idiots that think they know everything.

hope you you enjoyed your snooze

hope you enjoyed your snooze before you went out and about

Thanks for that. I can see the 60K deduction, but where is the 100K allowance if I may ask.

Thanks

Yes they rarely use it - last time in 2018. Things have definitely eased off a lot - especially over the last few decades - and I have calmed downa bit too. But it is in the statutes. Capital punishment in Thailand - Wikipedia

Yes - thinking and planning ahead is not one of the Thai's strengths.

Unintended consequences Unintended consequences - Wikipedia

Yes. Wow.

Quote from article written 2 days ago - Most Thai legal experts say that the Revenue is primarily interested in Thais or expats with offshore banks accounts, a history of currency speculation or profit-making business enterprises overseas. However, the only way of distinguishing them from typically retired “tax residents” would be for all to register with the Revenue for a tax identification number. That procedure, if required in future, does not necessarily mean that tax would be due. Thai Revenue offers glimmer of clarification on tax changes - Pattaya Mail As the article says, as soon as the Thai RD clarifies what the new rules are, and how they are going to apply them, and what is now deemed to be 'taxable income', then and only then will Expats be able to determine if I have any income tax liability, and if they are required to lodge a tax return in 2025, and every year going forward. IMO it is unlikely they will provide that clarity/certainty before January 1 2024, so my plan is to bring forward money transfers into Thailand before December 31, and then I will only bring in the minimum in the year 2024. But if I am wrong and they announce their decisions soon, and I am never going to pay income taxes in Thailand - happy days.

sr_series_2021.pdf (mhi.com) (cxould not find latest model brochure) IMO Mitsubishi are the best air-cons available in Thailand. But only buy from a registered retailer and installer - many cowboys here (actually - they are the majority). Black mould is actually a fungus - check out the model range and look for those with the anti-fungal feature.

They execute drug 'dealers' or lock them away for life - but perhaps you are right and the laws are only harsh there. I have no idea how strong Thai laws are regarding criminal negligence causing death. Probably you are right, and they are not harsh at all - and as you say if he is rich or a relative of someone rich and powerful, he will get a slap on the wrist. Which in facts makes my point - until somone is severely punished for it, this sort of thing will continue to happen.

Two things. 1. Khrapp - I missed the handcuffs - thanks. 2. Ignore my comments about commuting his sentence - execute the bast#### Talk about a complete and utter lack of remorse - even drunk he should show some humanity in him over what he has done.

Plus re-read that part above in my post which clearly states under the Thai RD latest directive, " 2. ALL rulings, regulations, orders, response to consultations or practices that are contrary to or inconsistent with this Instruction are cancelled: and 3. This instruction shall apply to foreign sourced income brought into Thailand from 1st January 2024 onwards." What that means is that all bets are off and everything starts again from scratch. However, the Thai RD initial directive in September and all since then, including the one above provided on 20 November 2023, are likely to be challenged in the Courts. Mate - let me finish with this - I hope you are right - but you might be wrong - I will plan accordingly.

Good advice and I agree overall - but I will give you some back. Snakes live on the ground where those ants are too - but unlike the ants they tend to hide - and you only find out they are there when they bite you. Likewise, I would not ignore those big red 'fire ants' (mod-kun-fai) - they can bite very badly.

Yes that is true - but there are also thousands of Thai wives/partners also expressing their opinions.

Fair enough overall - but not when it comes to income taxes. As Capone and many others have found out the hard way, they are as serious as not wearing a helmet when riding a motorbike. You can ignore them all you want, but the 'penalty' when 'caught out' can be very bad for both - not worth the risk IMO. But yes the is never certainty here - and it is up to you whether you care or not.

That comment is a generalised opinion - it is not a statement of fact. I know you want that satement to be a fact, but it is not. Clearly you not understand how DTAs work. You (company) have to claim 'tax credits' on taxes already paid, and/or you have to provide proof that the money received here in Thailand comes from sources already taxed, and/or that the money received here in Thailand is exempt from taxes in Thailand. AND the Thai RD has to accept your 'proof' and the Thai RD has to agree that you are not liable for income taxes. Unlike what some people think - DTAs are not a 'get out of jail card'. Here is a link to something that is no longer true from 1 January 2024. Do you need to pay income taxes when retiring in Thailand? | Thaiger (thethaiger.com) This one is more up to date - however what is deemed to be 'taxable income' (eg. is a pension) has not been declared. Thailand Foreign Source Income Personal Tax - SHERRINGS No one knows until Thai RD providses the details - but it would be wise to plan ahead, and stay across the issue.

Yes - for those in that position they are better off if it all remains quiet and they stay under the radar. But the majority are not in that situation and we just want certainty.

No - social media complaints and media stories can and do.

There are none so blind ...................... I give up.

Drunk while in charge of a vehicle causing death - vehicular homicide - murder. Same as someone that closes their eyes and turns and fires a gun - not actually aiming at anyone but kills someone - criminal negligence causing death - murder.