BangkokHank

Hey, they need to be comfortable while stealing taxpayer money, don't they?

I used to use one of those one-baht-per-liter water machines. And while I can't prove it, I think they were the cause of the bladder stones that I developed 10 years ago when I used to use those machines. Now I have bottled water delivered to my home by Sprinkle. https://sprinkle-th.com/en/

The busybody woman was clearly trying to appear to be a generous hostess - at YOUR expense. You did the right thing by not allowing it. And you might have even taught her a lesson.

I'm glad that you are so easily amused. You are still evading the issue. Has Thailand declared its intention to start taxing the inward remittances of foreigners who don't work but nonetheless stay in Thailand for more than 180 days per year, yes or no? Here's what Perplexity AI has to say to my question: Yes, Thailand has implemented significant changes to its tax regime regarding foreign-source income remittances for individuals staying in the country for 180 days or more per calendar year. Here are the key updates: Current Rules (Effective January 1, 2024) Foreign-source income (e.g., employment, business, or passive income like dividends/rentals) brought into Thailand is now taxable, regardless of when it was earned Previously, only income remitted in the same year it was earned was taxed The new rule applies to: Thai citizens; Foreigners residing in Thailand for ≥180 days in a tax year; Tax residents who filed returns in prior years Tax Rates Income is taxed progressively, with rates ranging from 5% to 35% based on brackets (e.g., 0% for ≤150,000 THB, 35% for >5M THB) Future Proposal (2025) A draft amendment to Section 41 of the Revenue Code may further expand taxation to worldwide income (even if not remitted to Thailand) for residents staying ≥180 days Key Considerations Unremitted foreign income (kept offshore) remains untaxed under the 2024 rules Deadlines: Tax returns for 2024 income must be filed by March 2025 These changes aim to align Thailand’s tax system with international standards but may increase compliance burdens for expatriates and investors

Haven't you heard about their intention to start taxing the inward remittances of expats living here? And even talk about taxing the worldwide income of foreigners who live here? P.S. - It is not possible to name a source for a lack of information.

My tip to the Thai government for attracting investment and expats: Don't tax them/us.

I think that people should only be able to sell shirts that I approve of rather than shirts approved of by that guy in the video.

OK. I see. Sorry for the confusion then. I would still recommend Dr. Paritas though.

They have been in business for a long time - for multiple generations, as far as I know. I have bought from them many times, and more importantly sold back to them the gold that I bought from them. And whenever I visit their shop near my home, there are often HUNDREDS of Thais lining up there to buy and sell gold, whereas I rarely see customers at the other gold shops around me. All of those factors combine to make me conclude that they are trustworthy.

His name is Dr. Paritas Sukriket, and he is my favorite dermatologist in Thailand. In fact he's the only one I really trust. I have been seeing him once or twice a year for decades.

Article: The mainstream press is lying to you BIG TIME about the Texas child who "died from measles" https://kirschsubstack.com/p/breaking-the-mainstream-press-is The child died from medical malpractice, not the measles. By the way, they don't vaccinate in the community due to all the vaccine injuries they've had from "safe and effective" vaccines. Key points: The parents authorized release of the medical records to CHD. The 6-year old child was recovering from the measles (and was out of danger from dying from the measles), but developed pneumonia. The hospital gave the child the WRONG antibiotic combination (deviating from the standard of care). The child got worse. The doctors should have tried the correct antibiotic at that point, but did nothing. The test results on the culture revealed the type of infection and the doctor ordered the correct medication, but it was ordered to be started 10 hours later (instead of immediately). The correct medication was started after it was too late to stop the infection. Note: the community avoids vaccines due to too many vaccine adverse events in the community. Apparently, the gaslighting (“this is normal”) is not working in this community.

I wouldn't be able to enjoy a meal if I knew that I wasn't going to pay for it. I hope it's worth it to him to ruin his reputation for 700 baht when he gets caught, which he will.

For starters, the police could search his home for a gun. Not finding one would not necessarily clear him, as he could/would have probably gotten rid of it. But finding a gun would do a lot to bolster the credibility of her story.

I've been to both of those places - at the same time, no less.

Exactly, because it provides a false sense of security. It's better if you cross at a place that you DON'T expect to be safe - as that encourages you to be more careful.