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Yep just 1.7%. We aren't talking about the other day only, Buffett is selling BYD for a long time already, because he knows something isn't right, as with most Chinese companies. But of course, as a hardened EV fanboy it is difficult for you to face the truth, so deflection and denying the facts are your only resorts. https://www.asiafinancial.com/buffett-sells-25-8-million-more-byd-shares-stake-down-by-61 Warren Buffett-owned Berkshire Hathaway sold another $25.78 million worth of BYD shares last week, slashing its total stake in Chinese electric vehicle-maker by more than 61% since 2022. That’s down from a 20.49% stake Berkshire had in the carmaker’s H shares when it began selling off its holdings since late August 2022.

Starlink obviously isn't less expensive than any isp in Thailand, or actually anywhere in the world. In fact, it may cost about 6 times what a Thai ISP charges for the equivalent. Maybe you should do some research before you post uneducated drivel in this and most other threads The reason why it will not be available in Thailand is for xenophobic reasons.

So how did you book such a tour as a non-Chinese citizen, and why you would actually want to book it as someone who lives in Thailand?

Reading the OP, i went out and bought a large bag of popcorn

Let it go Lou, the new branch of Best is a disaster and an unattractive design, with very few customers. Who want to drive half way up Naklua road when there are many similar shops nearby? Yes those that live near the new branch may find it convenient. Best always been cheaper on booze, but I have visited 3 times already, and all booze is more expensive than any other shop, including friendship. Of course I didn't check every bottle of booze, but did the most common ones.

Not the same by far. All-inclusive holidays the hotel in the holiday country receives the money, and no forced visits to factories owned by foreigners are included

Wait a minute, didn't we hear the same story about 6 years ago? But yes they had the solution at that time, in confiscating what I think was ~1500 buses from the company that did the travelling, and a few weeks later the nephew of the then prime minister started a company that did exactly the same. The court case took several years to conclude, and no evidence of the claims was found, so the by then useless buses were returned to the by then bankrupt owner. I'm sure a Wai and an apology was offered for destroying a business

I think something got lost in translation. My question is actually, since I am a resident for tax purposes in Thailand, and my country has a DTA with Thailand, do I have the choice to select where I get taxed on interests earned on bank accounts in my home country? Because if that is an option, I prefer to pay the withholding tax in Thailand, since I can get it refunded due to that I don't have any other income in Thailand

Did you notice I wrote EVERYTHING in capital letters? Roof had to be done twice, because they made a mistake in the measurements.; Pool tiling had to be stopped and completed with someone competent. UPVC windows had to be removed after completion, because they were sagging because no steel reinforcement inside, and were refunded. Then a second installer was hired, and a third one had to complete his job. My UPVC windows are from Thysen Inoutic. Floor tilling was started by an incompetent installer, who (beyond my knowledge) had never laid tiles, then was finished by another tiler, and finally all be removed because he had mixed up the lots. So everything had to be removed, and I had to buy all new tiles, and had them laid by a third tiler. Electricity had to ALL wires (and I mean the whole house) pulled out and pulled again, because I started checking and discovered that some sockets had 1mm wires. The minimum, is 2 mm. I can go on, but I think this forum doesn't have enough pages for that.

I maybe confused about this, but someone tells me the difference between someone married to multiple women and taking care of them, and someone having a range of GF's between he switches daily or weekly?

I was referring to your post where you said you were selling some cat food called Performa. Just had another look at that thread, and it seems you sell mainly on FB, which indicates not something serious. My apologies for confusing you with an established seller of a quality product

Just to share my personal experience. I built a house similar to your requirements about 15 years ago. I don't recall if I spent 25 or 26 hours a day on-site, all I know is that EVERYTHING has been done at least twice, some things trice, before it was even NEAR the standard I expected. Take note, my house was built by a foreign builder. What was supposed to take 9 months to completion, took over 3 years. I was lucky to have a solid contract, and some other "options" which not everyone has, so I wish you best of luck. I have seen many completed luxury houses over the last few decades, and have heard even more stories, only not sure if I should laugh or cry.

Maybe by checking out their previous works? But of course Shopee doesn't have such an option. Are you sure you are a successful online seller, or did you just enter the business concept the other day, as from your threads it is clear you have no idea about online selling at all?

Maybe the purpose of this thread isn't clear, so let me clarify. My understanding of a DTA is that you can't be double taxed on the same money, and I'm a resident for tax purposes in Thailand, but the taxpayer has the choice to decide in which country he wants to be taxed. Either the country he has citizenship, but doesn't live in, or the country he lives. Correct or not?

Everyone in Thailand is welcome by one side, and unwelcome by the other side. Thaksin is welcomed by he who will not be mentioned, so he doesn't need to worry about anything for now. I rather see Thaksins's back than his front

When they will fix this forum, that while you are writing a reply, the page will not reload and everything written is lost???? You claim to be a successful seller on Shopee and Lazada, but you don't know the rules? Shopee didn't approve your refund, they approved your return, and when the seller receives the item he has the option to refund you are open a dispute. I have said in previous threads that Lazada and Shopee sellers are scum and fraudsters, and when you have a claim beyond the 3 day Shopee return warranty, you are on your own. I recently had a lengthy phone discussion with Shopee in that regard, and asked what happens if a seller doesn't honiur the warranty written in the listing. Short answer to a long story, nothing-Nada- zilch. They will ask the seller to honour the warranty, but that is where it ends for them. Lately I ordered a steering rack for my car, and it was listed as having 1-year warranty. In the order, I included a message to the seller that I required an invoice with his details and the mention that the item had a 1-year warranty, to which he agreed. The order arrived without the invoice, so I contacted the seller about it, and he plainly refused to issue the invoice. I involved Shopee, who after some time succeeded that the seller issued the invoice. Right after that I got blocked by the seller. Two days ago I wanted to order some ball joint from 333 JC from a Shopee seller, and 333 JC gives 6 months warranty on their products, but there is a lot of copy on those sites. So I asked the seller if the item had warranty. Answer was "yes". I then asked, how long? The next minute I was blocked by the seller.

Because in my home country I have to pay an equal amount of withholding tax and can't claim it back. I'm a tax resident in Thailand, and my country has a DTA with Thailand. Latest rumours (on this forum) is that Thailand may tax on income NOT remitted to Thailand. I made clear already that I don't have any intention to remit any money, be it pension or interest or savings, to Thailand. Probably not in this lifetime, as I have enough savings here already

It doesn't matter when they sold ho much. Buffett is known for his buy and hold forever stakes in companies, and only sells when he smells that something isn't right. He started with 10% and now holds 6.9%, that is more than a 30% reduction, regardless how you want to wriggle yourself in an attempt to deny FACTS.

Now I understand why you think your calculation about EV durability are correct............... Buffett sold more than 30% of hi stake in BYD so far. That reduced its stake in BYD's issued H-shares to 6.90% from 7.02%. Buffett's company began investing in Shenzhen-based BYD in 2008, when it paid $230 million for about 225 million shares, then equal to a 10% stake.

When you apply for an O-A visa in your home country, not only funds in the home country bank are accepted, but you also get 2 years instead of 1. At extension time, Thai immigration makes the rules. FCD's are accepted s proof of funds by Thai immigration

If that wasn't some double speak I've never seen it. What I have read is that recent EV's offer an 8 year warranty on the battery. Do you have an 8 year old EV? What my experience with Chinese companies tells me is that they use to go bust, or change name, when massive warranty claims are filed, and the customer is left holding the bag. FYI, Warren Buffett is in the news for dumping his BYD shares. Maybe he knows something you don't. https://finance.yahoo.com/news/berkshire-hathaway-sells-39-8-094308237.html BEIJING/NEW YORK (Reuters) -Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway has trimmed its stake in China's BYD, which surpassed Tesla last year as the world's largest seller of electric vehicles. Berkshire recently sold 1.3 million Hong Kong-listed BYD shares for HK$310.5 million ($39.8 million), according to a filing on Monday with the Hong Kong stock exchange. That reduced its stake in BYD's issued H-shares to 6.90% from 7.02%. Buffett's company began investing in Shenzhen-based BYD in 2008, when it paid $230 million for about 225 million shares, then equal to a 10% stake.

In my country also the first 1000 Euro in interest (per individual not per account or bank) is free of withholding tax. In previous years interests were negligible, and I wouldn't exceed the 1000 Euro. This year I had a significant inheritance, and interests percentages have multiplied at the same time, so my guess is that for 2024 I will have to pay 15% withholding tax on about 5000 Euro of interests Banks only deduct the withholding tax automatically once you exceed that plafond of 1000 euro in that particular bank, not if you exceed it in multiple banks combined. In the latter case I have to mention on my tax return, and I suppose I get taxed 15% withholding tax, not income tax. My country has a DTA with Thailand, and since I moved to Thailand, the revenue office has informed me that there is no need any more to file a return. I have no assets in my country, and until this year also had no income. Since the 1st of January I receive a pension, which is taxable, but the yearly balance is right below the plafond that people have to pay tax. I have no intention to remit any funds to Thailand in the near future. So my point was actually, if I declare the interests in Thailand, and pay the 15% withholding tax here, on my tax return I can declare them as paid tax and get them refunded, since i have no other income in Thailand. 5000 Euro = is about 195.000 baht. A withholding tax of 15% on that amount = 29.500 baht. I can claim back up to 60.000 baht of paid taxes in Thailand

Is it April 1st already? Why write a news article about an event that everyone in Thailand knows will never even be considered?

The topic is about cars, not Chinese toys

I'm registered at my embassy as permanently living in Thailand for at least 10 years, and as such haven't filed any tax returns in my home country. Recently I had an inheritance, and that money is in my bank accounts in my home country. In my home country there is an exemption of withholding tax on the first 1000 Euro interest per individual, above that you pay 15%. Now if I earn 999 Euro of interest in 3 different banks, so 2997 Euro in total, no withholding tax is deducted, because the banks don't know each other, and I have to file the interests on my tax return. Though, I legally don't file any tax returns, since I'm permanently live in Thailand. Doe this mean, I now will have to file tax returns in my home country, or can I get away with it? Edit : On second thought, can I decide to pay the withholding tax on those accounts in Thailand, then legally get up to 60.000 baht in withholding taxes refunded ?