TroubleandGrumpy

What could possibly go wrong? I wonder why I am always saying this to myself in Thailand. Thailand - the hub of 'annoucements'.

I looked everywhere on the net and just cannot find a unit or even an image. It was basically an adjustable orbiting system - there was sprigs that you could push up/down to make each direction as it spun around go short or long distance. People in the village used to come and looks at it - it was great. But maybe they are prone to problems so they dropped them - I was always adjusting it every few weeks. I think this system below does the same thing - but looks more robust - thanks to @GammaGlobulin Amazon.com : Orbit 56805 Precision Arc Gear Drive Sprinkler with Adjustable Knobs, Gray : Patio, Lawn & Garden

I looked everywhere on the net and just cannot find a unit or even an image. It was basically an adjustable orbiting system - there was sprigs that you could push up/down to make each direction as it spun around go short or long distance. People in the village used to come and looks at it - it was great. But maybe they are prone to problems so they dropped them - I was always adjusting it every few weeks. I think this system below does the same thing - but looks more robust - thanks to @GammaGlobulin Amazon.com : Orbit 56805 Precision Arc Gear Drive Sprinkler with Adjustable Knobs, Gray : Patio, Lawn & Garden

In Chiang Mai I used an adjustable circular sprinkler - cant find one on net. Not one that does big/small circle, one that does long to north short to south and medium to east/west. Totally adjustable to cover the entire lawn and garden beds no matter what shape it was. Maybe dont make them anymore.

He should send out details about the NASA fires guard website where they can see fires via satellite, and tell them if they burn without permission they can easily see it from their staellites and then their farm will be closed for 12 months, and also say that breaking that law will incure a minimum 1 month in jail. When they do that 1 or 2 times the word will get around very quickly and all of them will stop.

Committed a crime causing millions of baht damage and is not in jail ???

In order to be able to 'prove' that in the future if Thai RD ask for details, may I suggest you download and print out those accounts - and put together in writing a financial statement. And then once a year do the same summary of all transfers you do make into Thailand - source accounts and details. It may never happen, but if it does, it is always best to be prepared. Like wearing a helmet while riding a bike - you never know if or when it will be needed, so it is best to always wear it.

True - and much of that is not for food nowadays. But as long as the animal is checked, prepared and cooked properly, they are usualy OK - although sometimes they are not.

Depending on how you look at it - you are right and things are changing and not all those changes are for the people's benefits. But that is the way it has always been - ever since they stopped paying people with cash and mandated that it had to go into a bank account. There are Pros and Cons about all it and that includes this current move worldwide towards 'digital wallets'. Yes it is all about taxes - just like red light and speed cameras - whatever makes it easie for Govts to make more money will be pushed on to us - with that reason hidden behind 'benefits to the people'. Same reason ATMs started - and yet they now charge fees to use them. There is no 'solution' and very little that can be done - because it is not a 'conspiracy' that can be 'exposed' - it is a convergence of vested interests - there always has been and always will be people who take advantage of things changing - some good and some not good. But it is possible to plan ahead and think about things. Like having 2-3 bank accounts and 2-3 email addresses ec. - and regularly (every 2-3 years) get rid of 1 or 2 and later get another 1 or 2. You cant stop it, but you can make yourself less 'visible'.

Mike Lister Replied: I will be delighted to do so, all anyone had to do was ask. Goodbye. Sorry everyone but you're on your own from hereon, straws and camels and all that. Sorry to hear that Mike - but I do understand. This is an example of why most Expats avoid other Expats - far too many of them are just pharked up people with totally ridiculous expectations and demands. Mike and I have 'debated' several points - but he is just trying to help by putting together a complete 'summary' of where things are at as far as he knows it. By all means agree or disagree (politely) - but only an absolute idiot would abuse someone who is just trying to help others. Ignore him if you want - that is what the block member option is for - what an ahole @EVENKEEL is - BLOCKED.

I am on it guys -looks like I have found the source of the claim that the Aust Age POension is considered assessable income in Thailand. Either way, I am contacting the ATO for definitive advice and I am also contacting a couple of local accountants. As soon as I get a response from anyone I will post it to Mike. The Guide will be updated by Mike only if the advice is definitive. As it stands right now, it is not definitive if the Aust Age Pension is taxable in Thailand. If any Aussie receiving the Age Pension has previously lodged a tax return with the Thai RD and therefore has a definitive answer, please post the information and any realted document/s (with any identifiers deleted).

Or maybe that Monk was not a 'good' Monk - and karma and all that ............... Just saying

That is true and that is what everyone has to decide for themselves. But as it stands right now, we are not yet certain of what income taxes will be applicable in what situations. There is so much uncertainty and that gap is being filled by discussions and opinions. If the Thai RD would provide much more clarity of how they will both apply and enforce this 'New Tax Era' (under which all tax residents [Expats] are expected 'to contribute', then we could all ascertain exactly how we will be affected and therefore eascertain what we will do about it. As it stands right now, the Thai RD has confirmed we are expected to pay income taxes (if applicable) - but all the details are missing, and we therefore cannot ascertain how exactly this 'new regime' will affect us individually.

True - and hope by all means - but also it is wise to plan for what happens if what you hope for does not come to pass. If you are a Man Utd fan I would not buy a ticket to the Final and hope.

Under Thai law/rule children under a certain age are allowed to ride a motorbike to/from school. I have seen many media stories and forum posts about that for many years.

"Its the Court's task." That logic is real - but it does not apply in Thailand. The Laws are such that it is the Police who get to decide first - not the Courts. Matters only go to Court when both sides in such a situation cannot reach an agreement 'managed' by the Police, or if the Police decide to send the matter to a Court for sentencing. Notice I said 'sentencing' not for determination of 'guilt'. In Thailand (in most situations) the defendent is not assumed innocent until proven guilty. They have to either prove their innocence, or they must claim they are exmept, or it is not applicable, or some technicality, etc etc - which of course means a wealthy Thai with very good Lawyer/s. Expats claiming innocence rarely win (never?) - so if if you are ever caught in the traffic accident situation - reach an agreement (and tip the Police for their troubles).

Yes that is the case. BUT - be careful - do not think that is it - and forget about it now. We do not know if you will have to 'prove' that to the satisfaction of the Thai RD. All they can 'see' at any time in the future, is that an Expat remitted XYZ Baht into Thailand in any given year/s - was it assessbale income/money is not something they get from bank records. So what happens if/when they ask you to 'clarify' why you did not lodge a tax return. What is the 'required proof' as far as Thai RD requires? So the answer is Yes - but it is not a get out of jail card.

If that had been the case over the thousands of years humans have farmed animals, then technically - yes. But they have not been bred and farmed and consumed for many reasons - some of which I outlined. Humans have been moving away from nomad existence to villages and farming both crops and animals for over 10,000 years - different times in different places and using diffrent animals and techniques. Nowhere that I know of has dogs and cats been 'farmed' as an animal to be eaten and consumed. People talk about Vietnam and others, but all their ancient depictions of animals that they farmed do not include dogs or cats. There is another issue I did not raise - the teachings of various religions that the consumption of certain animals is not permitted/approved. I am no expert, but it seems to me that the line has been drawn between hoofed animals that are primarily grass eaters, and paw/clawed animals that are primarily meat eaters. Hunter animals NO - Grazing animals YES. Horses are an interesting point - in some places they are OK, and in others they are not - but they are farmed and they eat grass - so IMO horse meat is OK to eat.

The 'farming' of cows, pigs, goats, checkens, etc over a very long period of time has resulted in the breeding of animals that are in a far safer condition to humans, and that are healtheir to consume. Dogs Cats Moinkeys etc have not been bred to be consumed and they have inherent risks in consumption by humans (rabies, parasites, etc etc). Additionally, in most cultures Dogs and Cats have been kept as companions and therefore are not viewed as an animal to be eaten. Likewise, monekys etc are seen as 'too close' to humans to be eaten. The only 'wild' animals that humans have consumed over long periods of time are fish. But if I am starving to death and all there is to eat is a cat/dog - then sorry, but well burnt dog/cat it is.

Wow - I wonder just how many new employees the Thai RD will need. IMO the increased money they get from this exercise will cost more than it takes to police the Vendors.

Dont forget Jussie Smollet - and all the others - and never for get that they are all from one 'side' - the woke liberal left and talking with them about anything is like playing chess with a pigeon. They just strut around in their self-importance, and <deleted> all over the board, and then fly away when 'disturbed' (by facts).

Income tax is only payable on money you bring into Thailand after 1 Jan 2024 - if it is money you earned after 1 Jan 2024. Bring no money into Thailand = No Income Taxes.

Shall do Mike - I will contact the ATO and request an online 'taxation ruling' about all the relevent taxation issues raised here about paying taxes in Thailand - especially the Age Pension. As soon as they reply I will let you know their answer/s. By the way, your work and efforts are very much appreciated. We dont always agree - but there is no doubting the effort involved and it is great that you are taking this thankless unpaid task on.