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Phuket’s phenomenal rise: From tropical paradise to global hub
Felt 35 replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
From tropical paradise yes it was 30+ years ago and I am grateful for over several years and having had the experience of living here. Today and sad to say it, but I don't understand what kind of interests a tourist can have who comes here. Felt -
Thai tourism revolution: Duty-free ditch and booze bonanza
Felt 35 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
Considering this Alcohol (who.int) and this Years Of Life Lost Due To Alcohol Consumption In Thai Adults - Movendi International it seems the "tourism revolution" in Thailand is on the right track Felt -
Well, I'm afraid they are serious. But whether you call it a joke, a job opportunity for locals, total madness or simply a way to smooth out greed and bad alcohol policy, you have to ask yourself what is going on in the top floor of those in power who for years use large resources to allow people spending their hard earned income on drinking longer towards the morning, and at the same time open alcohol sobering up centers which, if they are to function, probably take even more resources. Its IMO a bit like voluntary pay and want to be sick, and then fixed up in a hospital. Felt
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There hasn't been anywhere near any democracy in Thailand since Chuan Leekpai was Prime Minister in the 90s and it was sparse even then. Abhisit is doing the right thing and withdrawing as a candidate and it has nothing to do with qualifications to do, but more to do with that he does not want to be in a democratic party as there is a big possibility, they will take sides with Pheu Thai. Felt
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Phuket extends pub and bar hours to boost tourism and employment
Felt 35 replied to webfact's topic in Phuket News
Can it get higher?  Felt -
German documentary reignites sex tourism concerns for Thailand’s Pattaya
Felt 35 replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
Isn't this report just that, a advertisement. Felt -
Transport Ministry Commits to Full EV Transition
Felt 35 replied to snoop1130's topic in Thailand News
The Dirty Secrets Of ‘Clean’ Electric Vehicles (forbes.com) -
Failed was a very harsh word to use IMO. I'm no financial tax advisor and it wasn't a advice to anyone just the fact that a DTA between two countries can not automatically just be changed over the night to fit new ideas in one state. Anyway, I don't have any prerequisites to know the rules in Germany vs a tax agreement with Thailand, but it reminds me a bit of how it was at home until about 2008-9. i.e., to pay tax for individual people with, for example, a pension was a bit of a goodwill issue here in Thailand. When you mention tax on capital income, bank interest, and fund placement, I mean previously to have seen it mentioned in this thread that it was only in case of a possible transfer to Thailand, but I now see that it is a question of capital income regardless of whether it is transferred or not and then I myself will be affected, even if the interest I earn in a year is a pittance in the grand scheme of things. Felt
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Nothing else than experience of following one DTA the last 15 years which stipulate that I shall pay tax on what's actually transferred to Thailand and what not is transferred are taxed in home country where I have to prov with English language Thai tax payment certificate and Thai certificate of residence annually. That DTA will not be changed 1. January 2024 so I will still pay tax on anything transferred to Thailand, either its pension income or savings. My bank home has my TIN and so have naturally home country's tax department. I prov my transfer to Thailand with an annually statement from my bank here and because the info they already have at my home country's tax department it's a "see through" for them if I have transferred anything to a second Thai Bank. I understand that many countries have different DTA`s so I absolutely understand many people's confusion and frustration and I think but can absolutely be wrong that many DTA`s need renegotiations or most likely an additional tax clause for they based in Thailand and that can be negotiated between the relevant country and Thailand quite quickly. Felt
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Consumer confidence in Thailand soars to 44 month high
Felt 35 replied to webfact's topic in Thailand News
What do they say "talk it up" Felt