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I think what people are complaining about is not having to pay taxes here in Thailand as they already do (sales tax). What they are complaining about is possibly having to pay tax on bringing money to Thailand that they have already paid tax on in their home country. Even with reciprocal tax agreements that are open to interpretation by different officials and may involve lots of extra paperwork there are genuine concerns about paying tax twice what is your money.

Agree but my strategy is to move a couple of million (baht) here before 2024 that would keep me going for a couple of years while I wait and see/

Every little helps - apogies to Tesco

Digital Wallet and taxing income from abroad? For the source of the money, which is estimated to total about 560 billion baht, Mr Julapun assured that there will be financial sources to fund the project.

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Just a question: Surely whatever means they use for "collecting" what they see as their rightful dues ???? cannot start until 180 days into 2024 as only then can they ascertain the length of a persons stay and hence if they are a tax resident and even then people may take trips out of the country during the course of the year. So I don't see how they are going to collect the tax until at least 2025 Of course they could collect via banks receiving money and them tell you to request a repayment depending on your tax statusat the end of the year - ho ho

I use WIFI to control central heating (Google Nest linked to a combi boiler) set to the insurance requirement of 15C. Camera on door for security BUT it is always a worry and the journey each year to and from at 80 is getting more and more daunting so I am probably going to sell up - then no worries about that but of course plenty of worries about other things linked to commiting to spend the rest of my life in Thailand. In my opinion governments (all) just want to restrict our freedoms more and more.

From previous post by me about ISA should have read: 20K each year to be invested Apparently too late to edit original post

This topic is becoming very cumbersome to read (although of course very important) so apologies if this question has come up before. In the UK they have 2 special "wrappers" for money, one of which is an ISA - ISA's allow up to 20K each to be invetsed (money or stocks) and all income and gains are tax free so how does that fit into this new system? The other is a SIPP (self invested Pension) - money taken out from this scheme is taxed at (I believe) 25% same question as above - how does that fit into the proposed regulations?

There is a GUI version called Zorin I believe VINE allows you to run windows apps Not sure about video editing but all the others are available

Obviously you've been here far too long - if calling people stupid just because you don't agree with them isn't aggressive then at the very least it's arrogant.

I wonder how long it will work for you especially as you seem to be quite a agressive person - just state your opinion without the rancor.

As far as my experiencee is concerned - I worked here for several years whilst "over 70" and I declared my income every year and was told exactly that by the tax office BUT that does not clarify which "rule" overrides the other ie tax on income from abroad or tax for over 70's

Glad to have helped

But the suggestion to consult a tax consultant was good wasn't it?

Just for clarity does a non O visa extension mean I am a resident (I thought it meant just the opposite) - I think the concept of residency is (as in most countries) blurred and confusing. Finally, there is an old saying "two things you can't escape - death and taxes" For me it's a matter of which comes first????!

Some time ago I asked for a credit card at SCB and was told as I was over 70 "government rules" say I cannot have one - anyone know if this is true?

Slightly off topic but I worked here legally for several years and did a tax return every year - then I "retired" (non O visa extension) currently I am over the Thai retirenment age and since then I have not submitted any tax returns. 2 Qs: 1. should I have? 2. will I have to or will (as I guess they will) use the banks to deduct any tax as money from abroad enters the country?

Can anyone point me to the cheapest (PAYG?) sim card here in Thailand - it will hardly ever get used as I will put it in a phone that will stay in my house and only be used for telephone baking (or even banking)!????

The key here is "Nanny State" Not only for landlords - everywhere -Twice in the last 6 months (whilst in UK) tried to pay from my bank account using my debit card (several thousand £) the bank accepted the OTP then blocked the payment (but didn't bother to tell me) because they were "looking after my interests" - and then I had to answer several intrusive questions such as (are you doing this for someone who called you). You can't even spend your own money any more! Also arguements about going back for medical care just don't stack up - knee replacement NHS at least 18 months wait - private double the cost in Thailand. Sometimes you have to bite the bullet and then deal with what occurs after that.

I do not see how a single device (everything on mobile phone - once lost/stolen they can be hacked) approach is more secure than a two device system (access via pc/notebook confirmation by OTP to phone - lose one device but someone only has half of what's required for access to the account.

Not sure if this is the correct place but I would like some advice/pointers. I am adverse to banking apps (I don't think they are safe - I prefer a PC and a phone based OTP - two factor). Anyway, I recognise when i cannot win so I am looking at the best way of succumbing with least risk so I have some Q's for the "technology advanced members" amongst us: 1. If I install the apps on a spare phone which will never leave my property does it have to have a sim in it? 2. If it does - does the sim only have to be in for the set up and installation of the app or does it always have to be in the phone (ie can the app be used over WIFI). My assumption is that it does as if they send OTPs then that comes via a mobile but to be honest I just am not clear how these apps work so some clarification would be appreciated.. Please let's no go down the Luddite route - it's a simple question not a criticism of you app lovers for banking.

Yes how does that stack up against what the government pays everyday to house and support illegal immigrants. Punish those that follow the rules and reward those that don't. That's the UK government policy

Thanks but I am looking for the reverse route Suvanbahumi to Kprat

Thanks but I'm not sure that's the bus I was talking about. I once travelled in the reverse Korat to Suvarnabhumi Airport. - that bus originates in Laos and was a big double decker The one you sent appears to be a "van bus" and not suitable for the 75 KG of luggage I will have! Thanks for responding