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I don't think it will happen now or in the near future. And my head isn't in the sand.

Some will just ignore it and continue on as usual and hope to fly under the radar I imagine.

I've debated this with KH on numerous occasions. If it does get passed, I'm of the opinion it will still be up to the ATO to collect tax so a lot of expats I imagine will just take their chances and don't lodge returns or keep ticking that they're residents. HK is of the opinion that the non-resident tax will !00% be taken from the pension by Centrelink before it's allocated. I don't agree with that at all but I'm not going to go around in circles with him over it again.

That is quite the decrease if it happens. Especially for people who have commitments. It will also drop below 40 000 Baht per month for those who use it as a monthly income for a marriage extension. I also imagine a lot of expats will have partners. Some people will have no option but to make it work if they want to live here. I'm still of the opinion it won't get passed.

Are your sums correct or have I got them wrong? If you lose $120 per week, that's a lot more than 4385 Baht a month.

It was really well articulated by LosLobo. The pension is taxable, that isn't in dispute. The only reason you don't pay tax on it if it's your only source of income, is because of thresholds and tax offsets.

IMO, even if the new laws aren't passed, people who pretty much live in Thailand fulltime are living in Laa Laa land if they think having a residential address or a property in Australia would make them a resident. Under audit, how could anyone make a case, if for example they've lived in Thailand for 10 years and haven't even visited back home?

So you're pretty much saying you're correct on this matter and the ATO are incorrect? Interesting.

This is where we will have to agree to disagree. I can find nowhere it says you don't have to pay tax on your pension if you're a non-resident. Only that your pension is not taxable if it's your only source of income. Again, I'm pretty sure they're referring to residents. In the actual example I gave you, the ATO says you will pay non-resident tax. https://community.ato.gov.au/s/question/a0J9s0000002ngF/p00172380 The ATO is turning a blind eye as the majority of expats declare they're residents for tax purposes. It's not in their or the public interest to try and target low income pensioners IMO. This has been discussed before. OAP are right at the bottom of the totem pole.

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Watched this last night.

Speaking of music, does thing ring a bell?

It's a cracking show.

Oh well. You either pay up or look elsewhere I guess.

I haven't seen it as yet.

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I can't seem to find a decent copy mate. Where did you get yours? TIA

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You're talking about Bunnasia I assume. That's quite the price hike. Why don't you flick them an email and enquire.

Posting the link or the airline would be helpful.

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You mop floors for a living don't you? At least he's lived here. Unlike yourself who just continually talks about it.

Between bed pan cleaning, mopping the floors and studying for his degree in phycology, I'm surprised he has the time to keep posting his inane comments. I'd have money on he's living with his mum as well.