Artisi

any reason put forward by posters is meaningless. Good reason is as I said - if your overseas for legitimate reasons - on business, in the armed forces, government appointment etc - that shouldn't be too difficult to understand - being retired and living o/s is not a reason to be classed as a resident for tax purposes as per the proposed rules coming in. I'm on record in saying I don't agree with it for people on OAP or low paid super funds - and If asked to vote on the subject I would say NO. He's not the only insufferable poster ????

airforce

Wokeness, not for me, it's either male, female or other and it make little difference to me as I treat everyone the same - provided I'm treated with due respect in return.

moustache

Don't worry too much, the poster seems to have just arrived in Thailand, that's assuming they are even here ????

Too many - but always their fault or some other party's fault (supposedly)

Would agree that it is about time, but don't think it will ever happen, fortunately, as those that should face the chop are too well protected and it will be those at the lower end of the populus who pay the price, now whether that price is worth it remains to be seen and only the Thai people can make that decision.

If the new rules pass, that's if and I don't see any reason why they won't, there will be no strategy to bye pass the 183 days. If it passes and you're out of the country for more than 183 day (without good reason ie, business travel etc.) you will be classified as a non resident and subject to the proposed tax. I cannot see what all this backward and forward snipping and aggravation is about. If it's brought in, it's in and that's it, plus even now if the tax guys are aware that your living overseas, there is current provision to tax your earnings, but as pointed out - it's a gray area and many if not all are dodging it.

Because the height of Thai balcony rail / panel are very low compared to western standards, I've some less than 1m, this is about or even below the tip-over point for an average farangs height. As a previous poster pointed out - stay well away from Thai balcony rails, for 2 reasons 1. Low 2 Insecurely fixed into the floor /wall.

As always

Pen

Sesame

Love it, but unfortunately the alternate is no better - outwardly it might look better but beware the smoke and mirrors.

Correct, knowing how to teach is the secret, having a masters or PhD means bu*ger-all if you can't teach. A major problem in many schools and universities - and not just Thailand.

Ship

At least once and now apparently back laying on the road, so maybe next time she don't miss.

Lie and cheat, blame someone else etc.

Seal

It might do wonders for him and take that stupid smerk off his face.

Squash

And a few hundred in the hand works well, although it doesn't guarantee a vote.

Yeah, but f ing useless

If Thai, no.

Don't get too stressed, just have a cup of tea, a bex and a good lie down.

Well they are probably offering some youth, maybe a little vigor, along with no ideas, no hope, and no vision - other than what's in it for us, so as you said - more of the same.