CharlesHolzhauer

To foster meaningful discussions concerning to the subject matter in this forum, it's essential to control disruptive comments. It's become apparent that some participants either fail to read or comprehend, or they harbor dubious intentions, which only adds to the tumult. And regarding your comment in a previous post, "I thought you said you were not going to have [...]," it was uncalled for and seemed designed to embarrass. Expressing such sentiments via Personal Messages would have been more appropriate. An apology, would reflect positively on your character.

It would be interesting to me, as well as to anyone remotely familiar with this subject matter, to know which 'new' law you are referring to.

Many of us empathize with your frustration and urge to discontinue this thread—personally, I would have taken that step much sooner. However, I believe relinquishing control of this valuable and informative discussion to these three individuals is misguided. The administrator and you, as the moderator, should seriously consider locking this thread and deleting all content after your resignation post. Let those disruptive individuals start another 'tax guide' or whatever they wish to call it. There are many more who read your contributions and depend on your wisdom. Perhaps, when things have calmed down, you could at least resume reading and responding to personal messages.

I, for one, prefer the most efficient and practical solution, which involves metal sheeting with appropriate insulation material. Personally, I would opt to live in a safari tent-type house rather than a dwelling covered in cement tiles

Weight or heaviness does not influence the penetration of heat.

Cement tiles to reduce heat penetration?

How original.

Links please

I've been to Manila once but never visited other locations within PI. Many years ago, I contemplated moving and retiring to Timor-Leste due to my girlfriend at that time. You may wish to add this to your list for detailed investigation you wish to relocate https://retireasia.com/east-and-west-timor/. There are other locations you may wish to consider such as the Islands in the Western and South Pacific which were my stomping grounds for more than two decades. I hope you find a suitable country to retire. Good luck.

I believe you're being too accommodating to certain posters, especially those known to cause disruptions. This post seems unnecessary as it merely repeats information already provided in your Simple Tax Guide, a mere reference to this guide would have been sufficient. People who claim to be escaping 'nanny states' need to mature. You've already provided a comprehensive explanation of the changes to the Thai tax system. I suggest focusing on keeping the guide updated with any new information or changes. It's time for these individuals to act more responsibly.

Foreigners like me don't apply for an yearly visa. An extension based on [whatever] is not a visa.

CRS

You could find the countries in the Wiki publications. I don't know if all retirees have requested a TIN but I have one. I heard about this long before the tax talk came up.

The countries signed up to CRS If you are a tax resident of a country other than [your home country], provide the tax identification number (TIN) or equivalent. A TIN is the number assigned by each country for the purposes of administering tax laws. If a TIN is not provided, list one of the three reasons specified (A, B or C) for not providing a TIN. In the case of Reason B, provide an explanation why the TIN could not be obtained. Reason A - The country of tax residency does not issue TINs to tax residents Reason B - The individual or entity has not been issued with a TIN Reason C - The country of tax residency does not require the TIN to be disclosed If the individual or the entity are a tax resident of more than one other country, list all relevant countries. You will receive annual inquiries from financial institutions until you either obtain a TIN or, in some cases, close your account.

You might consider investing in one of those SMART toilet seats made in Lesotho. Rumor has it that if they crack due to weight issues, they miraculously fix themselves after a healthy, weighty dump into the toilet bowl.