CharlesHolzhauer

Yes it is. The best to my knowledge, some countries already have systems in place that require individuals to demonstrate tax compliance as part of the visa or visa extension application process and is likely to become more common as governments streamline tax and immigration policies. My main concern is the discriminatory approach Thailand has taken regarding tax issues for the relatively new Long-Term Residency (LTR) Visa, compared to existing retirees (over 65) on the one-year visa extension. I personally believe that all retirees over 65 on the visa extension, as well as married couples, should also be included in the current LTR tax scheme.

Neither in your country nor anywhere else.

Ask not what Thailand can do for you — ask what you can do for Thailand - [plagiarized and suitably modified].

There is a distinct difference between a tax resident and a non-immigrant.

I would greatly appreciate it if you refrain from hijacking my responses to other posters.

How so?

Your ignorance of the Thai tax laws is moderately understandable, but your arrogance may eventually come back to bite you.

Mate, you have nothing, absolutely nothing to worry about! Enjoy the rest of your retirement.

My query wasn't directed to you!

I would not confuse, for example, traffic laws with tax laws.

An agreement called Common Reporting Standards which is adopted by many countries.

Such as? I am all ears.

...and after a 'dump' wipe off our proverbial behind, all that and more while on a Non-Immigrant visa.

Don't bet on it!

Will the inhabitants of Koh Chang approve? Is the road system passable, and are the parking facilities adequate to accommodate the sudden influx of vehicles?

I feel compelled to set the record straight. None of the more intelligent participants in the tax-related threads have been "chasing their tails." Instead, they have spent considerable time and energy successfully finding answers, which has been a source of frustration for the naysayers from the beginning. Mike Lister, Dogmatix, and many others did not leave the tax discussions for the speculative reasons you suggest. The educated and level-headed participants in these threads have a solid understanding of the current situation and are tired of dealing with individuals who engage in chest-pounding and ego-driven behavior, only to spread their own misguided notions. Mike, in particular, has patiently responded to and rebutted every misinterpretation, which some of the less-informed individuals, i.e., the "losers," have turned into personal attacks. I certainly don't blame Mike and the other well-informed contributors for no longer participating in the tax-related discussions.

To the best of my knowledge, the recently introduced tax rule by the TRD taxes foreign tax residents (and Thais) on remitted funds only, and I am not aware of any other 'tax enforcement'.

So are most other posts in this and other tax related threads. Your quoted phrase is meaningless and is riddled with ambiguities.

This is hilarious. Thailand is the Shangri-la for the disadvantaged, underprivileged and riffraff.

What type of pipe and connectors are you using for linking the LPG cylinder and cooker? It can become problematic if the LPG cylinder and/or valve have not been regularly inspected or tested properly.

Gotta respect them receptacles containing flammable products.

This one is not: https://www.rd.go.th/english/index-eng.html

Underestimating Thai officialdom by feeling superior—thinking 'I am smarter than everyone else and can beat the system'—usually leads to a predictable outcome.

Yes, a BLEVE would be the extreme case of an accident. However, faulty fittings and inexperienced individuals replacing gas cylinders are more prevalent here, not to mention the lack of proper inspection practices for empty cylinders by gas filling companies—all of which could lead to serious consequences. That said, I believe that the measures I intend to implement will significantly enhance the safety of both my wife and myself.

This is terrible news, and I wonder if the incident was caused by a faulty connection or gas fitting. It's also a wake-up call for me to take action to mitigate the risk of a possible BLEVE, thereby safeguarding both my wife and myself. I am therefore planning to relocate my LPG cylinder as far as possible (about 10-15 meters) from the cooker, minimizing the use of the gas hose and replacing it with an 8mm diameter copper tube. To the best of my knowledge, none of the household cookers and regulators on LPG cylinders here in Thailand have fittings that connect directly to copper pipes. Therefore, I plan to connect a short section (50 to 100 mm) of heavy-duty gas hose with customary clamps on both ends of the copper tube to link the LPG regulator and the cooker. Additionally, I will initiate regular leak tests on all gas connections using soapy water. I understand that the copper tubing will help minimize the pressure drop, and I hope that the distance between the LPG cylinder and the cooker won't affect the cooker's efficiency.