Video Farang washing cars to make a living - says he's making 6,000 baht a day!

[grollies]

1 minute ago, giddyup said:

Maybe the reporter just rounded it off?

I was just about to say you were correct and the article does indeed say in the kids free time......buy your observation on my post seems to have been removed.

 

I do think that this guy is extremely stupid to raise his head above the parapet and declare he is working at his wife's carwash. Don't know if there is a sliding scale of minimum wage for kids in Thailand. There is in the UK and you are right, B300/day for kids in their free time is great. Labourers here earn B350/day.

[giddyup]

7 minutes ago, TKDfella said:

And you were the one who quoted the Australian limits! I merely worked it out according to the headline and indicated that he was still beyond YOUR figures. If you don't like being corrected don't make statements in the first place.

You worked it out using your own particular formula that doesn't take in many other variables, and also assumed that he was getting an even share of the proceeds. All I said was what he roughly was allowed to earn, whether he exceeds that or not is pure conjecture. The amounts I quoted aren't open to conjecture they can be verified on Centrelink's website..

Edited November 12, 2018 by giddyup

[grollies]

Anyway, the guy is Australian, say no more.

[giddyup]

1 minute ago, grollies said:

Anyway, the guy is Australian, say no more.

Meaning he's a hard worker and honest as the day is long I assume.

Edited November 12, 2018 by giddyup

[grollies]

Wonder if he's a TVF member? 

[White Christmas13]

1 hour ago, Peterw42 said:

Now that its been on national television, they will certainly go to find him. Otherwise 10,000 foreigners will start washing cars tomorrow.

Or driving taxis

 

[grollies]

Just now, giddyup said:

Meaning?

Don't bother, I was only joking and it'll get pulled in a minute. There's no sense of humour on TVF anymore.

[giddyup]

Just now, grollies said:

Don't bother, I was only joking and it'll get pulled in a minute. There's no sense of humour on TVF anymore.

I edited my post.

[Peterw42]

52 minutes ago, kevvy said:

I am sure you will make sure of that ...

I wont be reporting him and genuinely hope he doesnt get in trouble but its no use living in some dream world that he wont get in trouble. He has broadcast his doing a Thai only job and that usually ends up in a fine. 100s of similar cases on Thaivisa over the years and they been caught and fined without broadcasting it to the world. Not sure why you want to shoot the messenger.

[Tongjaw]

2 hours ago, Pete1980 said:

No, corporations employ people and pay tax. Pensioners are a revenue drain.

 

i invest in corporations, my dividends are fully franked and because I deregistered with the ATO for taxation purposes, I dont pay any capital gains tax either.

 

Which is a relief, because otherwise my taxes would be wasted on pensioners playing pokies down the pub.

 

There are lifters and leaners. Corporations are lifters, pensioners are leaners.

You say you don’t  pay tax in the above post. In post # 35 you state, “Then put their hands out for taxpayers (my) money, which offends me.

Would make one think that little Peter1980 is making up little porkie pies about his wealth. 

Good on you William Pearl, 70 and still able to do a bit of graft. I take my hat off to you sir and hope all this turns out ok for you. 

[Skeptic7]

Here come da "Fuzz"! ????‍♀️

[roo860]

You say you don’t  pay tax in the above post. In post # 35 you state, “Then put their hands out for taxpayers (my) money, which offends me.
Would make one think that little Peter1980 is making up little porkie pies about his wealth. 
Good on you William Pearl, 70 and still able to do a bit of graft. I take my hat off to you sir and hope all this turns out ok for you. 

He's a troll mate, can't back up any of the crap he spouts.

Sent from my SM-G920F using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app

[grollies]

10 minutes ago, giddyup said:

I edited my post.

And proved a sense of humour does exist on TVF.

[murraynz]

calling him an australian 'welfare cheat' --is utter nonsense.

im sure he paid taxes for many years in aust. before he retired.

a pension is NOT  a handout....recipients contribute to it for more than 40yrs.

in NZ  - i have to be a resident of nz , for 45yrs, before i can receive my full entitlement-overseas.

its a pittance.

i still pay income tax in nz, on my other income. that tax , far excedes the pension that i receive..

nethertherless, i think he is foolish, advertising that he is working in thailand.

[TKDfella]

38 minutes ago, giddyup said:

You worked it out using your own particular formula that doesn't take in many other variables, and also assumed that he was getting an even share of the proceeds. All I said was what he roughly was allowed to earn, whether he exceeds that or not is pure conjecture. The amounts I quoted aren't open to conjecture they can be verified on Centrelink's website..

You obviously have a crystal ball to know what the other variables are and what the Australian rules are was is not in dispute. So you are quoting out of context. And you think that dividing by 4 in no way goes towards any of those variables you mentioned. Even dividing by 6 ( for six unknown variables) he would still be over your quoted limits. If six unknown variables is not enough for you then you (he receives 1/6) then I suggest you tell the OP not to make such inflated headlines in the future.

Edited November 12, 2018 by TKDfella

[CharlieH]

Inflammatory post using CAPS removed.

[Dap]

6 hours ago, anterian said:

If the business is in his wife's name his participation will probably be overlooked by the law unless some Thai makes a formal complaint. Even working for free is against the law on a retirement visa. 

It's against the law to work for free without a work permit as well.

[Bendi]

He is not making 6000thb a day. The company is. So, after sallary to people working, and soap and water etc. Its far less. And its good to have something to do. Ceeps you alive. So you can spend more money in beautiful Thailand. Having a company, im pritty sure they pay tax to. Beeing married to thai should grant you permision to involve in smal family business. Without all the hasle. Who lives will know if there wil be an fear and good solution to that! Me, im not theling nobody what i do????. Well can reweal im now drrinking beer.????

[Orton Rd]

1 hour ago, Media1 said:

His business nobody else's. Good luck to him

Except immigrations business, he's toast and has been rather naïve considering the atmosphere recently. 

[DPKANKAN]

6 hours ago, Briggsy said:

I think you may have your arithmetic a little muddled. It is 20 cars per day at an average price of 300 Baht per car.

 

(Of course revenue does not equate to profit. They are two very different things.)

???????????????? I only pay 150 baht for full valet!! Buy 10 get 1 free..

[TKDfella]

Personally, I have no qualms with expats making a little bit extra here and there. I did myself when I taught martial arts though I did consult immigration (and the local gov. office) first and they gave me permission. Since I was not actually receiving money (parents donated refreshment for me) I don't think the authorities were too bothered. But this did change after a few years when old rules had to be rigorously followed so I stopped. I was teaching only as irregular visiting master to my students own gym. I say all this because if one just goes ahead and earn some extra money without consulting the appropriate dept. it could mean problems. I hope this chap does seek official advice if he hasn't already done so.

Edited November 12, 2018 by TKDfella

[grollies]

Half of these posts should be moved to the Australian Pensioners Forum.....old bastards.

[cleverman]

6 minutes ago, murraynz said:

calling him an australian 'welfare cheat' --is utter nonsense.

im sure he paid taxes for many years in aust. before he retired.

a pension is NOT  a handout....recipients contribute to it for more than 40yrs.

in NZ  - i have to be a resident of nz , for 45yrs, before i can receive my full entitlement-overseas.

its a pittance.

i still pay income tax in nz, on my other income. that tax , far excedes the pension that i receive..

nethertherless, i think he is foolish, advertising that he is working in thailand.

Recipient do not contribute to it if they are Ozzie. Please get your facts straight. Why should an Ozzie tax payer have some of their taxes go to supporting people who did not put money away during their working life but blew it instead so they could bludge on future generations of tax payers to support them . I went without a bit to put some money aside for my old age and get no OAP. In England you have always had your stamps, Oz only implemented comp. super. a few years ago. Besides, we need all the money we can get to support the dole bludgers,druggies, immigrants etc. 

[Caine]

Yeah doing really well cleaning cars at 70 yrs of age. To make ends meet my life.

[grollies]

1 minute ago, grollies said:

Half of these posts should be moved to the Australian Pensioners Forum.....old bastards.

'Old bastards' being the topic title as you guys are known for your sense of humour.

[grollies]

Just now, grollies said:

'Old bastards' being the topic title as you guys are known for your sense of humour.

3,2,1...and you're back in the room (do you get Little Britain in Aus?

[metisdead]

A post containing profanity has been removed. 

[tifino]

5 hours ago, giddyup said:

Once again you assume he's getting an aged pension, maybe like me he only gets a part pension because of savings/investments etc. You're too quick to judge his circumstances.

Yeah, readers outside 'the system' may probably not know about the 'Deemed Income' concept used by the DSH dept. 

[cleverman]

26 minutes ago, TKDfella said:

You obviously have a crystal ball to know what the other variables are and what the Australian rules are was is not in dispute. So you are quoting out of context. And you think that dividing by 4 in no way goes towards any of those variables you mentioned. Even dividing by 6 ( for six unknown variables) he would still be over your quoted limits. If six unknown variables is not enough for you then you (he receives 1/6) then I suggest you tell the OP not to make such inflated headlines in the future.

As to him cheating the tax man, you are all so off beam. His wife has a business and he helps out, for free. That does not affect his OAP. 

[bwpage3]

7 hours ago, wgdanson said:

Work Permit?

 

Why do you care?

 

Jealous?

 

Your not the police!

Edited November 12, 2018 by bwpage3