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Interesting, I previously had an Elite visa attached at the airport on arrival, it lasted for about 2 years which took me up until the passport expiry date, this was back in late 2019. When I got the new passport I had to go to Chaeng Wattana and have another visa sticker inserted which lasted for the remainder of my 5 years - about 3 years. I'm still using this visa in my 'new' passport which is now a couple of years old and will get another sticker when I return to Thailand around the end of the year. I'm told by them that a new visa can be inserted on arrival or in Chaeng Wattana during the last 6 months of its validity. Note - above is with TE visa, but previously I believe all visas expired on the same date as your passport so this is a change in policy which is welcome, especially if you can continue to use the visa in the old passport while holding a new passport - but that remains to be seen as visas tend to have the passport number linked to them.

I'm not paying anything in Cambodia, they also have a 183 day test which I will not meet for residency requirements. Also due to the amounts involved it would definitely be a lot less in Cambodia but only for a year or two as most of the income will be at 35% in Thailand, specifically for this year and next year - this really did come at the wrong time for me financially, I was planning on using the 'next year' remittance method.

It's not though, money and those who have plenty of it are highly mobile if needed. They're not getting mine as I won't allow it, that's why I'm now sitting in my apartment in Phnom Penh considering buying somewhere down here.

Only extensions of stay need to be done by the passport holder. 90 day reports could be done by your cleaner if you want, also this is on any visa, not just the TE visa. I suspect you're getting confused by the part where TE will go to Chaeng Wattana on your behalf - well anyone can do that on any visa, always could

I upgraded my current 5 year membership to the 20 year option last year which means I can come and go at my leisure until 2040. A one year stamp every time I arrive, even if it's just for a few weeks Oh and for those who complain about 90 day reporting, you don't need to do that yourself, just send someone else - it's much easier.

I'll bet they don't get the dates for the implementation of new tax rules messed up like this 🤣

What kind of idiot hands over 700k Baht unless they're caught doing something really illegal?

Shutting down a couple of large resorts will make sure we never hear of such complaints in future - I suggest they start with the one who complained the loudest.

Nonsense

I came across this image earlier - you can actually see the bullet flying through the air in this image in the red oval : Source :

I know this, but there has been recent talk that would appear to contradict this. 1 - Regarding getting a TIN within a certain number of days of crossing the 'tax free' allowance threshold 2 - Just crossing the threshold itself seems to indicate that people are required to file a tax return

Any idea how this applies if you're non resident due to staying under 180 days? That will remain largely unknown until towards the end of the year depending on how many days are spent in Thailand. It's very possible that people send more money than the yearly allowances in January to cover normal living expenses and then leave for the rest of the year. This is specifically with regards to obtaining a TID and filing during the first half of the year. I'm sure many people will remit plenty of Baht and keep below the 180 day threshold inside the first half of the year and there are rules about getting a tax ID which surely don't apply to those who will be non resident at the end of the year - or do they?

Nobody was even a tiny bit surprised about the election result in the UK - it was a foregone conclusion since as long ago as last year. Sunak was hated by his own party members which is why they denied a member vote to select him as new PM and he eventually won by default after Boris dropped out. Just a few months before he was rejected as party leader - which means PM if you're part is running the country - by the members in a mass vote. They tore apart their own party deliberately and this result is exactly what the Conservatives deserve. However, this shower of bastards who just got elected will destroy the country beyond repair - they're going to get what they voted for.

Lol, that's not happening.

No we didn't, it's just a visa, we're in the same boat as everyone else, except we're not broke.

Of course they have, then they all agreed that Thailand is the number one place on earth and nothing they do will stop people from coming 🤣 Reality is going to hit hard over the next couple of years depending on how they implement things. It's not looking good so far.

Are you sure you're correct about 60 day rule - isn't it 180 + 60 days and applies to people who will become actual tax residents only? Ie - those who will be staying for more than 180 days? Because no remittance is assessable if you're not here for 180 days or more - is it? Advanced member just means I made a a few posts each day for the last 15 years or so, nothing more. Edit: I understand now. This part is key "A person liable to personal income tax" - which excludes everyone who isn't resident for the year (180 days) as they are not liable for personal income tax unless it's locally sourced income. Source - the correct link is here : https://www.rd.go.th/english/21987.html

I said I had never heard of it before - which is accurate. I don't like your tone - so <deleted> right off. I'll do my research when I'm ready.

No, this is important economic news.

What if you have assessable income remitted into some bank account in February during your winter vacation but are not a tax resident and never will be - for example, are any of us really tax residents in any given year before June 27 (June 28 this year due to leap year) assuming people remain in Thailand between Jan 1 and June 27 and hit 180 days during the year ? We know they won't tax non residents on non Thai earnings so this 60 day rule makes little sense - I've never heard of it before. Not saying you're wrong but I would like to hear more on this rule.

Indeed, I like Brooks and they are widely available. Heinz are well over priced, but then again for me Ayam are just fine too - I only need the small tin as I probably eat beans about once a month max. This is an outrage, who do I complain to? The American Embassy? 🤣

Not me, I took a 3 week trip out of Thailand last month and I'm going again this weekend for the rest of the year. The first trip for me was what I might call a 'gain a foothold' trip - I sorted out a long term visa for me and the Mrs and rented an apartment for a year - that took me 1 week to complete so it was very easy to do. Now I'm tidying up my affairs here in Thailand and leaving again in a couple of days. The thing about the 'change' is that it wasn't a law that was changed, it was a memo that introduced this 'remit next year' rule 40 years ago back in the 1980's and it was a memo that removed it late last year. That is alarming - that's all it takes to change something that affects millions of people here - a memo issued by the right person in the right government department. No debate in parliament, no vote - just a memo by someone who is no longer in their job at the Revenue Department - this memo came withing the Prime Ministers first few weeks in the job - then the Revenue Department head changed to someone else who is also talking about global taxation. Something to consider before moving to Thailand, we're one memo away from massive change at any moment. I may purchase an apartment while I'm in Cambodia, haven't decided yet and make this a more permanent arrangement but that depends on how I feel about the place after an extended stay (I like it down there so far) and how they proceed with the global taxation rules. For the next couple of years I will watch and see what else they change, specifically regarding global taxation....that will determine whether I ever become tax resident again. Right now I'm considering doing the full 10 years non resident covering any possible auditing period. I don't have a TIN and want to keep it that way as legitimately as possible - if I never stay more than 180 days then I won't ever need one. There will never be any visa renewal in country for me either as I already have a Thailand Elite membership which is good until 2040 so I believe I've covered all my bases for a long time to come.. I'm treating this issue very seriously and will consult with international tax advisors whilst in Cambodia - there are a few international companies who have offices there and I will use one of them at some point in the next month or so.

It's not a punishment - it's a debtors prison - the debt being the fine and price of an airline ticket.

I live in Hua Hin and know some people who come every year for decades I have no idea why they like it so much, it's a complete mystery to me. At best it's ok here and better than living in the real big city like Bangkok and definitely better than the UK which I left a long time ago.

Is this version of the vaccine available in Thailand?