jayboy

This is a trenchantly expressed view. too extreme probably, but at the heart there is a real truth.I did some quick research on this Thai tax expert and to put it mildly it was not encouraging.Please don't pay too much attention to grifters.

Yes, but if I understand the position correctly the savings do not necessarily have to be retained in Thailand.Thus if one remits funds that were accumulated before 31.12.2023 (and can prove it) then this is not assessable income and not subject to tax.Isn't that correct?

I think that sums it up accurately and concisely. My one question would be to ask what is meant by "to potentially file a tax return." Given the criteria you outline surely these foreigners must file a tax return? And just as a comment on the Integrity Legal video, I'm not a great fan of these videos.The American lawyer seems to know his stuff but he is too impetuous for my taste.I like my legal (and tax) advice to be cool, measured and thoughtful.

Agreed but it is not the norm. Furthermore your suggestion one should make one's own bread rather proves my point - American manafactured bread generally is putrid. By allergic to carbs I was introducing a tiny morsel of European irony.As in most places the rich and fashionable in America are not generally obese because they try to avoid carbs like bread - though I suppose they rely more on Ozempic these days.You don't see many fatties in the better parts of NY or LA - except in Subway of course.

Sadly that is not the case.Of course decent bread can be purchased mainly in the larger cities where European influence can be traced.I have myself have brought excellent bread in Boston.But it's the exception.Most Americans eat rubbish bread, https://www.greenlifephilosophy.com/what-is-wrong-with-bread-in-america/ Of course sophisticated Americans in NY and LA often don't eat bread at all being allergic to carbs, unlike the generously built patrons at Subway.

That's a very low bar.Every European traveling in the US knows that most American bread is uneatable (an opinion shared by many of my American friends.)

Are they having a laugh? This is epic trolling. I have never been in a Subway or tasted one of their products in my life.I'm not sure exactly why but I instinctively understood it would be a disgusting experience.

Correct but in my opinion she will reverse away from culture war stuff which doesn't have all that much resonance with the voting public outside the politically engaged. My feeling is that she will concentrate on the economy and Labour's effort to crush initiative, play class warfare, increase taxation and enhance the role of the state.If Labour in its first term manages to improve public services so that voters actually notice then they will be able to marginalize Badenoch and the Tories once and for all.They will however also need to reform the NHS to bring it in line with European models through private sector/insurance based funding.The fools who claim "our NHS" is the envy of the world are liars.It is not.

If you are not aware of the debate in the Labour Party on the subject of Badenoch, it's not really for me to educate you.Nevertheless as a courtesy to other members - not committed to lazy group-think - herewith an article (before Badenoch's victory) from the left leaning Guardian which gives a flavour of the discussion. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/oct/13/kemi-badenoch-tory-leadership-contest-labour

According to many sources, that's exactly what the dumber unreflective voices in the Labour Party believe to be the case.To be fair it is also the unofficial Labour Party 'point to make' and is sometimes heard even from those who don't really believe it. The upper levels and more intelligent people in the Labour Party think quite differently, and consider she could be extremely awkward for Starmer in PMQ and elsewhere.It's not easy to dismiss an intelligent combative black woman and she has the ability to exploit the current government's many weak points.In my view she is not a serious threat given the Tories' need to rebuild not to mention the government's large majority.But despite the parliamentary strength support for Labour is very shallow.Badenoch will be no pushover.

Foolish article from the Thai Examiner based on a suspect sample and mixing up ill informed comment, some truth, some lies and in short not to be taken seriously.The author of this piece has form.

To be fair most of Category 2 are low class as well, IE those that hook up with low class village girls.

These seem reasonably priced.Any views - pros or cons?

When the sun finally explodes and destroys the universe we know, we will finally hear no more from those who agonize about the Pink Card and wonder why it can be used throughout Thailand notwithstanding the weird restrictive wording on the back.

Yes it does have that rather odd statement.But so what?

I was only referring to Pink card acceptance by 5 star hotels.I still am (mildly) interested in knowing whether there are 5 star hotels which do not accept it and insist on passport.

In practice it is accepted everywhere notwithstanding the stipulation on the back of the card one shouldn't leave the issuing area.There's background to this which has been covered elsewhere on this forum.

Ok that's correct.Do you or anyone else know whether there are 5 star hotels which still don't accept the Pink card?

Stay classy Joe

Noted.For Permanent Residents (PRs) the number is always the same whether Blue Tabien Baan, Pink Card or TIN.

That seems a very sensible approach.Actually in your position I might have been tempted to withhold the activation caveat, but on reflection your transparency is the best policy. I didn't know the Pink card number became the TIN for all expats.

It's been said before but it's worth repeating.Many expatriates have obtained a TIN in the last couple of years primarily to satisfy their overseas bankers who in turn are being pressurized by the regulatory authorities.Nobody wants to be debanked so lingering reservations have been overcome.I know some who have obtained a TIN but have no intention of submitting a Thai tax return until a more clarification has been obtained.Others will be submitting a return for 2024 but I believe showing no tax payable.As far as I know none have remitted current income in 2024.My sample is small (4 or 5) but I don't think any had much trouble obtaining a TIN.

Actually there's been some progress here in the last few years.Five star hotels and Bangkok and Hua Hin will ask for passport but will happily settle for PInk ID.

Glad it works for you.But access to fast line available to anyone over 70 (or even lower in practice). Don't need Pink card for this.

Plenty of easy alternatives.The Pink card can certainly be useful but it's not essential.