KhunHeineken

You missed the point again. One day not required, the next day required.

What's that saying about "death and taxes" and you think taxes have "gone away." It's only just starting.

Point being, not required and now required. Right? See the above reply. Link please. Some politicians wanted it banned, but I didn't see an official announcement of it being banned.

Thailand Digital Arrival Card recently came in. One day it wasn't there, next day it was a requirement for entry to Thailand. That's how quick things change here. This year no Certificate of Clearance needed for extension, next year it's required. What's stopping them from doing it, nothing. Will it mean you have to pay tax, maybe, maybe not. It could go the way of the Certificate of Residence, which should be free, but most pay 300 baht for it. Just another earner and document required by immigration.

Your post suggests you will have a choice, and thus a decision to make. What about a stoke or heart attack, a very common medical episode that comes with age. You'll be taken to the nearest hospital where you will either be able to pay and saved, or can not pay and die. Even if you could be transferred to a Thai government hospital, would you trust them with life saving heart surgery?

No, I just pointed out you contradicted yourself. Many expats do not fall into the demographic you mention, thus, should have filed, but did not. Do you think the Thai's will not introduce some compliance measures in the future? Another contradiction. So, it is possible, but to discuss the possibility on this forum is "scaremongering." Go figure. Correct, but then again, neither do you, either. Once again, what's wrong with discussing the possibility? DTA's don't make assessable income tax free. Tax may still be owed in Thailand, but credits are received for tax already paid in one's home country. The guy in the video explains it quite well. So, yet again, what's wrong with discussing all possibilities? Why is such discussion branded "scaremongering" when you even agree it is "possible?" You say Thailand is not talking about a Certificate of Clearance, but are talking about taxing worldwide income, yet discuss Thailand taxing worldwide income and it's "scaremongering." Too funny. As per the law, I knew I had to pay tax. I minimized my remittances throughout the year. How is abiding by the law "paranoia?" Ok, but the Thai government MAY require a Certificate of Clearance in the future to ensure one is prudent.

You're an ostrich. Don't look at it and don't think about it and it will all go away.

What will you post IF a Certificate of Clearance is needed in the future? I've given examples of how things can change here at any time. Eg. the introduction of the Thailand Digital Arrival Card.

No, I don't. I just don't trust the Thai government and / or officials, especially where money and foreigners are concerned, and things can change here at anytime. What's wrong with considering the possibility?

Would you trust a Thai state hospital with life saving treatment? You get what you pay for.

You get what you pay for. My health is worth more to me than a Thai government hospital.

So, the 45/183 day rule IS simple. As for a "significant cash deposit" it still means doing 45 days a year inside Australia a year, even if you do have a significant cash deposit, something that will pose difficulties for many expat retirees. For those who either can not or will not do the 45 days inside Australia a year, they will have to be prepared to live on 30% less income / pension derived from Australia.

Doesn't this happen as soon as his plane lands?

https://travel.nine.com.au/latest/jetstar-asia-closing-what-will-happen-to-flights-explainer/97ea3308-3d8a-4cff-9608-40b6fe521710 https://www.9news.com.au/national/qantas-to-close-jetstar-asia-budget-airline/9d44e44a-9400-4bea-8e75-e90bd5ab9132

Clearly, you did a poor job of conveying it. No paranoia from me. Just covering my a**. TiT. Your words, not mine. "Expats need to be familiar with DTAs of the countries from which their income originates (to assess if a Thai tax return needed) and expats need to be familiar with some relevant Thai ministerial directives (to assess if a Thai tax return is needed) and even familiar with some Thai Royal Decrees that are associated with Thai tax law." Most expats would be living here on assessable income that is over the threshold, and they know it. Many of whom did not file. Not currently, but it's possible in the future. You have no idea what they are planning. I gave examples. Eg. cannabis and the TM6. Next week casinos could be legal. They can do anything anytime here, particularly to foreigners. It's always been "MAY." Can you give some examples? Maybe believe their DTA means if they pay tax in one country, they don't have to pay tax in another country. It's a myth. This guy explains it quite well. Time will tell what path Thailand take, including taxing worldwide income. I don't see it as being paranoid to consider Thailand will gain more bureaucracy, and widen their tax base in the future, after all, most of us come from countries that went down that path, why couldn't / shouldn't Thailand do the same?