CharlesHolzhauer

Ah, the classic 'attack to defend' strategy—because nothing says self-protection like going on the offensive, right?

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What you're bringing up in your workshop is irrelevant and off-topic. My response was intended to inform and educate the original poster.

His reasons are irrelevant, and if his responses in certain threads don’t appeal to you, then they simply don’t appeal to you.

Hardwood is hardwood. Hardwood is a dense, durable material, but freshly ("current") cut hardwood contains natural moisture and should be properly aged or dried before use. White ants aka termites, do not reside in cracks of hardwood. They are social insects that nesting in colonies close to their queen and the worker termites venture out to find food in dark and moist environments. But it is quite plausible that they be found on hardwood on their venture finding softwood or cellulose based material.

The upper floor and support columns of most old village houses are made from a type of hardwood, though I'm not sure of its name—it's definitely not teak. These hardwoods are incredibly tough; it's difficult to drill a hole or even hammer a nail into them. Remarkably, they are resistant to pests like white ants and unaffected by humidity. Many houses in my wife’s village are built this way. In fact, we live in one ourselves, although it’s been somewhat modernized, we’ve retained the 100-year-old hardwood columns and upper floorboards, preserving its original charm.

I would not opt for cheap and nasty lamination. My suggestion: Clear everything from the room first. Before addressing the floor, open the manhole in the ceiling to inspect for debris, vermin, and the condition of the electrical wiring. It would also be a good opportunity to check the ceiling/roof insulation and ventilation. If necessary, consider cutting a hole to install permanent access for future inspections. If the floor is old Thai hardwood, it would be a shame to cover it. I recommend tightening the loose floorboards with screws and renting or purchasing a hand-held belt sander. With some effort, you can restore the boards to a condition suitable for polyurethane lacquer, applied with a roller or brush. Don’t worry about the floor's unevenness or squeaks—these add character to an older home. By the way, some floor tiles on the market even have an audible squeak built-in!

How did you arrive at this conclusion, and what makes you think I was referring to myself?

"What is your reasoning behind this?" Fairness - across all aged expats with a valid and suitable visa extension is certainly an important consideration. Equality - ensuring that all retirees or married couples aren't unfairly disadvantaged based on arbitrary distinctions like type of visa. "If you have an LTR, should not be a concern for you." You are completely out of context, and who are you to judge what I should or shouldn't do? "If you do not have an LTR, then apply for one, if you qualify." Whether or not I have a LTR or qualify for one is not the issue. "Otherwise, remember that “you get what you pay for"." Your condescending remark is entirely out of line and inappropriate.

Mate, it looks like you are a tax resident of Thailand and under the current system you may be required paying taxes on your remittances. This small spreadsheet to compute taxes maybe helpful. https://aseannow.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=963918&key=3d1fbcad20096f3b29832d1f9cb6f5bd Credit to: 'pauku1' <https://aseannow.com/topic/1318120-revenue-department-contact-reports/#comment-18647010>

£8000 @ 44 = THB352000 This small spreadsheet to compute taxes maybe helpful. https://aseannow.com/applications/core/interface/file/attachment.php?id=963918&key=3d1fbcad20096f3b29832d1f9cb6f5bd Credit to: 'pauku1' <https://aseannow.com/topic/1318120-revenue-department-contact-reports/#comment-18647010>

My response to the op does in no way show or imply that I don't have a LTR - Stop stalking me, Presnok!

It maybe helpful reading Mike's Introduction to Personal Income Tax in Thailand. This small excell to compute taxes from 'pauku1' maybe helpful also, ymmv. <https://aseannow.com/topic/1318120-revenue-department-contact-reports/#comment-18647010>

Yes, you are right. In hindsight, I shouldn't have referred to a specific age. Instead, I should have mentioned the 'age stipulated by the Thai authorities'.

Bright enough to read and respond to your original post. I'm not sorry if you're feeling embarrassed, as you should be.