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Israeli Man Arrested in Pattaya for Using Counterfeit US Dollars
Based on the picture the accused Israeli is decidedly white in color so ipso facto a farang in Thailand. Yes many Israelis are darker in color ot even Ethiopian. But not this guy. Next ... -
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Thai tax tangle: Expats warned of new rules on overseas income
Is what law? As of Thailand RD Ministerial instructions Por.161/162, any assessable income earned from 1-January-2024 and then remitted to Thailand from 1-Jan-2024 onward in time is subject to possible Thai taxation and if the remitted assessable income is over a certain monetary threshold, a Thai Tax return is required. Por.161/162 is not Thai law, but one would need to take the Thai RD to court if one wanted to openly challenge it. Most of the debate on this forum, has been what defines the words "assessable" given not only the Thai tax code is relevant, but also the noted Thai RD Ministerial instructions Por.161/162 are relevant, and also Royal Decrees are relevant (such as RD-18 (which references DTA exempt income) and RD-743 (LTR visa)). I think there is no disagreement, that if one's only income is remitted foreign income/savings from before 1-Jan-2024, then such is not treated as assessable income, and there is no need to have a Thai TIN, and no need to file a Thai tax return. However if one is remitting income earned from 1-Jan-2024 and onward in time , into Thailand, then one need to check the Thai tax code (which defines assessable income) and also check with further amplifying/clarifying documents, such as Royal Decrees and Ministerial instructions to more precisely define assessable income. More precisely only should check the DTA of one's income source (re: RD-18) and also check with any other DTA's (such as RD-743) to assess if that remitted foreign earned income after 31-Dec-2023 is assessable income, in addition to considering any Thai derived income. Also other aspects (in regards to Thai derived income) is in regards to interest from Thai banks/bonds, where IF a 15% withholding tax has already been applied, as by having the withholding tax applied, its possible such interest does not factor into the assessable income assessment. I don't know enough to be certain there, but it is a factor. So in short - yes there is some scaremongering , but also yes, there is a need for some (but not all) to file income tax returns who were not required in the past to file. -
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‘Historic’ Approval Rating For Trump In His Second Term ,despite the lefts negativity.
DOGE , Department of Government Efficiency coming through for the cost conscious American people! -
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Sandwiches: The Original Fast Food and a Thai 7-Eleven Favorite!
There were no 7-Elevens in Greenwich when I was young. There were no Sevens on Long Island when I was young. The sandwitches I prefer can only be had in.... Places like this: There are a few great delis on The Main Line, someplace in Merion Township, for example. But, you are correct that... By comparison the Seven sandwitches sold in the USA in the USA, decades ago, were GARBAGE by comparison to a top-notch sandwitch. There is just no comparison. Still the Seven Sandwitches of decades ago were better than what they were selling in Taiwan, after President bought them out. I would not eat what they are selling these days. However, consumers today have much lower expectations....OBVIOUSLY...jut looking at the Glop on sale. -
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Trump keen to blame diversity and inclusion for Washington DC crash
Unless he jumped the Q for training, then it's all a bit irrelevant. 15 yrs in service, so a bit hard to speculate any Q jumping for DEI. Reading not really a 'training' flight, just a 'stay current' flight, and probably quite standard to keep everyone experienced. I'm anti DEI, but your implied statement has no basis of fact and just silly. -
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Bangkok Road Rage Turns Deadly
Yeah, these motorcycle food deliverers are an annoyance -- speeding, weaving in and out of traffic. Sure, time is money. That one met his comeuppance, however, seems like justice -- although dying for being an annoyance seems a little harsh... Oh well.
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