Major Update on Public/Government hospital pricing and how hospitals are paid. Public/Government Hospitals are Heavily subsidized For "Gold Card" or "30 Baht" scheme that covers roughly 47 million Thai citizens" Roughly 70% of Population Quote Gemini AI "The National Health Security Office (NHSO) receives an annual closed-end budget pulled directly from the country's central treasury. This pool is filled by VAT (Value-Added Tax), Corporate Income Taxes, and Excise Taxes (tariffs on fuel, alcohol, cigarettes, and sugary drinks)" This is why Long Stay Foreigners, Retirees need representation in Government. Why are retirees in same tier as Tourist for pricing. Tax Year 2025, all foreign sourced accessible income remitted to Thailand is taxed above the minimum year personal deduction amounts for thai nationals, people residing more than 180 days in Thailand. Technically a Foreign Retiree, foreigner staying more than 180 days, and who are not leaving, taking the qualifying VAT refundable items out of Thailand are not reimbursed. Foreigners pay VAT, Excise Taxes, Government Hospital Funding Value-Added Tax (VAT) - 40% to 45% Corporate Income Tax (CIT) - 25% to 30% Personal Income Tax (PIT) -13% to 15% Other Taxes (Specific Business, Stamp Duty, etc.) - 10% Retirees/Tourist are in highest paying Tier 4. Foreign Retirees pay in one form or another a majority of taxes above. (Why) Are Retirees penalized as most have fixed, limited income? Foreign Retirees should be Tier 2 in my opinion with all the contributions made to fund the (Gold Card" or "30 Baht") scheme Healthcare Scheme
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