As I've said many times, with some on here, there is no cure for contempt.


Everyone should always do what is best for them individually.

Good news for all Americans 1. Trump pulled the US out of OECD, which means the US is not participating in the global minimum tax nonsense. Even if Thailand opts into it, Thailand would not have access to US banking information. 2. The US-Thailand Treaty of Amity contains wording that US citizens li...

A TIT story that I have never previously experienced. Thailand Customs can turn on a dime. Looks like they're trying to get every satang possible out of us in Customs. I've never ever had anything like this happen with a package via any carrier. On Day 1, Thailand Customs wanted pictures and prices ...

Strange how everything that happens in American politics has an effect on the world, it's politics,it's economy it's culture. Watch any media and all you get is American politics. Yet something that affects everyone on the planet we as 'non Americans ' are supposed to be quiet and observe. Strange ...

yooperfella wrote: ↑

January 10, 2025, 7:35 am

To all you critics of American politics, it might serve you well to observe rather than comment, like I do. I do not know the intricacies of foreign governments, just as many commentators here do not know about America politics.

There is no cure for contempt.

Bandung_Dero wrote: ↑

January 8, 2025, 9:25 am

Yes I do understand what the thread covers. I used "400K/800K" as the seasoning rules are very similar in both types of extension.

I caught that right away.

I might be wrong but I assumed one could use their funds during the seasoning period so long as they did NOT lower the balance below 400K/800K Baht. If there has been zero activity on your acct. for 3 months, as shown in the official bank statement, how can an I/O question that? ---- Silly me!!!! D...

home grown or not it seems where ever muslims set their prayer mats in any country things can possibly and often turn to sh8t.. OR Check out POLAND stance on migration .. more so muslim migration .. maybe even your warped perception on this could fathom up a reason why Poland is so not dangerous an...

Hi T and I will retain Thailand as a base, just that I will spend some time elsewhere. Who knows I may still even apply for the Thai 12 Month Retirement Visa. The one thing for sure is that we don't know what is around the corner once we approach or pass the 70 years of age, so best to keep all doo...

Interesting story from a friend who lives south of Phitsanulok. He went to a local TRD office to get a TIN. No one else was there, so staff in the vicinity of his conversation were tuned in to his inquiry. The interviewer checked his passport. The interviewer told him that he had a retirement visa a...

Sweet deal for US citizens coming to Thailand for only 179 Days. According to the Thai Embassy, US citizens can visit Thailand for 30 days under the visa exemption program. There is also a 60-Day Visa upon Entry started on July 15, 2024. US citizens are entitled to receive a 60-day visa upon entry t...

Another unintended consequence of the TRD. Talked to 2 guys today who have already started their 179-Day stays in Thailand. One is a friend. The other is friends with that friend. Both had 2 bank accounts that they used for renewing their visas. One closed both of their accounts. The other closed on...

Drunk Monkey wrote: ↑

October 17, 2024, 8:43 am

Don't normally post on these kind of threads but this popped up so thought i would add it to the mix ..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vODJYfc5IgE

This was excellent. Thanks for posting.

Newton's Third Law For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. People will change their behavior as the tax rates are changed. Foreigners are "not inert blocks of wood or chess pieces that can be moved around on a chess board." There will be a reaction; and it's been tested before in ...

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I have also heard rumblings of the tax extending BEYOND what expats bring into the country. A global tax on all of your assets whether you bring those assets into the country or not.

Rumors flying everywhere, but nothing would surprise me at this point.

According to the representative at the Udon TRD with whom I spoke yesterday, foreigners are expected to file a return whether they think they owe tax or not. My form has already been completed and is awaiting submission. If the the tax code requirements and/or deductions change between now and my fi...

I am 99.9% certain i have no tax liability in Thailand. I have approx. 600,000 in allowances, and a UK Government pension covered by the UK/Thai DTA. My only issue is exactly what proof they will require, as most of it is in comingled funds. Until such time as specific guidance is issued (none yet)...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vq34UUgxjZc https://www.nationalreview.com/2024/08/in-britain-two-tier-policing-and-a-two-tier-judiciary/ The post should be titled Two-tier justice... the left wing fantasy. Only today on mainstream media reports of trials of alleged rapists and sexual assault perpe...