jayboy

Another person who believes this forum represents all retired expatriates.I can assure you there are many retired or partially working expatriates who have investment/pension income far in excess of Baht 1 mill. Most of them wouldn't be members of the forum or even aware of its existence. Look at the advertisers and draw your own conclusions.The blue collar element of expat population is very over represented on this forum.

I know some of them personally, mainly well known firms which are reliable and have integrity.The problem is that, as you note, they are pricey. Having said that biting the bullet and coughing up - at least in the first tax year or so - might well be preferable to using one of the farang bottom feeders.

Interesting question to which I don't know the answer.It does occur to me to wonder whether honest, English speaking, competent and intelligent firms of tax advisers exist in Thailand who would process expatriates tax returns for a reasonable fee. I also wonder what would be the position if one was able to ring fence investments made prior to 31.12.2023 and only make remittances to Thailand from this source,thus presumably without being liable for Thai tax.But would be the tax status of dividends or interest on cash deposits? Would they count as current income and thus eligible to be taxed?

He probably would not have died but he was extremely ill as his doctors attested. As for the obesity issue, it's not even up for debate - https://www.bumrungrad.com/en/health-blog/may-2021/covid-19-dangerous-patients-obesity

Rubbish.Obesity was mentioned all the time by the medical establishment, government,Sage and the media as (in fat countries like UK ) a key contributory factor to the Covid epidemic.Even Boris Johnson went out of the way to deplore his own obesity and urge his fellow citizens to get healthier.If I could be bothered I would report your absurd conspiracy theorising which as regards Covid is contrary to forum rules.

Nobody would suggest it is not sensible to keep the immune system in the best possible shape.It is however absurd to argue that Big Pharma conspired to minimise the dangers of obesity and unfitness .That's exactly the kind of conspiracy theory that was prevalent among some during the pandemic, many of whom put their deluded ideas (no vaccinations, no mask, reliance on natural immunity, lots of junk drugs like ivermectin) to the test and are now very physically diminished or dead.

You appear not to have absorbed or understood the Med Park advice.Those who insisted during the Covid pandemic - often middle aged men - that they were relying on their natural immunity (often paying a terrible price) were simply wrong. The Med Park advice gives those deluded people no support at all.It rather stresses the dangers of a depressed immune system, a message no rational person could deny.

Sure it does People who had more than one COVID-19 infection were three times more likely to be hospitalized and twice as likely to die than those who only had one infection. Those with multiple infections were also more vulnerable to other dangerous conditions; they were 3.5 times more likely to develop lung problems, 3 times more likely to have heart conditions, and 1.6 times more likely to have brain changes requiring care than people who had only had COVID-19 once.

A sentiment quite often expressed during the Covid epidemic, (often accompanied by praise for the drug Ivermectin - now proven to be useless). Many of those propagating this nonsense - relying on immune system, state of mind etc - did not live to tell the tale because Covid killed them. All the evidence fortunately suggests the latest strains are less dangerous - but caution should be advised.

If I exchange Baht for foreign currency at one of the exchange bureaus in Bangkok do I need to show identity - passport or similar/

Rules on this kind of gift should be followed though the value is of course very small. In the catalogue of crimes committed (eg grabbing the country by force of arms) over the last 15 years it is perhaps not worth getting too hot under the collar.

The trend is clear.Covid cases are ticking upwards not just in Thailand but in the US and Europe.It is recommended by the authorities there that most people should have one of the updated vaccines.Yet here in Thailand there is silence on the subject and as far as I know these vaccines aren't available.There certainly isn't a publicity campaign.

Thanks for posting this again which I had missed - very useful.It should be noted however that this RSM advice was issued before the Revenue Department issued the instruction on November 20th that Paw.161/2566 does not apply to foreign sourced income earned by Thai tax residents before 1 January 2024.

Yup, that's even better

Nah, this version is better. What's the difference between a 747 and a plane load of Poms? The 747 stops whining when the engines have been turned off.

He's an interesting guy though I can't work out his motivation.This particular video is ludicrous focusing as it does on Pattaya sexpats breakfast sausages.That is the joy of Dan's videos - the juxtaposition of vaguely philosophical pondering and the absurd reality of his Pattaya life.He's obviously a good man and a responsible father.I think he also has a genuine entrepreneurial instinct.What he needs to do is get away from the scummy Pattaya environment and move up a few notches.How embarrassing it must be to be flogging those horrible Pattaya condos and third rate restaurants.Maybe some elocution lessons too as that sarf London accent is going to put a lot of serious business people off though probably not in Pattaya where it is pretty much the norm.

Thanks for useful response which has helped clarify my thinking. I wasn't however thinking of convincing RD beforehand, more of contemplating the complications in submitting the return if remittances had to be differentiated ie whether sourced before or after 2023.If the situation of savings/investments made prior to 31.12.23 becomes crystal clear (ie remittances not subject to tax), I'm not completely sure they need even be included.Anyway my attitude is the same as yours - if tax is due, I will pay it

I can see that a tax return may be required in respect of the remittances to Thailand.But the source and origin of those funds is surely extremely relevant since we have been advised they will be tax exempt (because all pre-2024). The question I suppose is how to convince RD the funds are indeed tax exempt.It might require some kind of detailed statement of investments as at 31.12.24

I have a feeling I'm missing something so perhaps someone could help me out. Consider the following scenario which I will keep as simple as possible - I have a company pension and a UK state pension paid monthly into a Jersey bank account.Up to now I have transferred funds from this source to a Thailand bank account to meet my living expenses. I understand that from 2024 I will be taxed in Thailand on amounts remitted from this source.For reasons I need not go into the company pension is paid - with HMRC approval - to me free of UK tax (so DTA is irrelevant.) But what is stopping me simply accumulating pension in my Jersey account and relying instead on transferring investment funds all accumulated prior to 31.12.23? Does this take me out of the Thai income tax equation? I think I would still have to submit a Thai tax return.All speculation of course but a few may also be in the same boat.

Spot the lack of logic. You could argue it's the hospital's duty to accept any emergency case but you cannot go on to argue he doesn't owe a cent.

I've had both my doctor and dentist sign these off.Neither would accept payment though I offered.The dentist said "it's part of the job".

Actually it's the opposite of what you suggest.The criteria are virtually identical in all categories.

I very much doubt that.My guess that in nine months this forum will still be speculating on what is required of resident expatriates.

It's almost certainly b******t but let's see the video please so we can be sure.

I don't think so in this case.It's been a theme for successive Thai governments to upgrade the quality of foreign tourists and residents, specifically discouraging the indigent and encouraging the wealthy.I can assure you that the concerns of some foreign residents fretting about paying a limited amount of income tax will not weigh heavy with Thai decision makers - however many whiny social media posts are made.