[Am seeking the low-down opening a business at Pattaya Beach legally]

19 hours ago, thesetat said:

American.. i am able to own 100% of business. But last option would be to use Thai wife as owner

Even if you got the business up and running, you would need some kind of work permit even for talking to customers.

And pretty sure that your business model is reserved for Thais only.

[Chiang Mai Prepares to Welcome Songkran Festival]

Pretty sure it was also reported that Songkran in CM will be alcohol and tobacco free,

That will really bring in the tourists

[Foreigners and their overseas income: what next?]

22 hours ago, AhFarangJa said:

Something I do not see written about, yet to my mind is a serious issue, and that is the retired people on annual extensions to stay using the monthly income method. Surely, with a sum of about 65,000 per month coming in regularly to meet visa requirements, the taxman will want to get his grubby paws on some of it.   

About 35% of it.

So will Immigration accept the monthly transfer amount as before or after the tax deduction ?

If after, then the 65K would need to be more like 100K

[Foreigners and their overseas income: what next?]

23 hours ago, Jonathan Swift said:

 How would they find out and track you down? That’s what I wonder. Are they motivated to become the FBI/IRS of Thailand? Do they have the resources to wage tax war against non complying low income expats? Or will it be a matter of so long as you don’t attract attention you stay under the radar?

Well not by using any information they pile up from 90 day reports.

They have no idea how to contact you if they needed to

[Will a USA disablity benefit be taxed in Thailand?]

On 4/4/2024 at 6:29 AM, Mike Lister said:

The VA disability pension is a government pension that cannot be taxed by other than the US.

Does the Thai government or tax authority understand this ?

 

[Retirement visa VS tourist visa. Advantages?]

18 hours ago, Hellfire said:

I plan to live here permanently. I heard there are payment tiers in the Thai hospitals. The lowest and the most expensive tier is for those on a tourist visa. Did I get that right? 

Public hospitals charge mainly the same for everyone although, as you have found, waiting times can be considerably onerous.

 

Private hospitals certainly have a tiered pricing system, Thai or non-Thai.

And you will be seen quickly.

 

Whether you are on a 30-day exemption or a 1 year retirement extension it makes no difference, you will be charged the (much) higher rate.

[B-quik maintenance issues]

2 hours ago, ignore it said:

Nissan dealership in Pattaya south on Sukhumvit is closed.

 

Wife took Almira to B-quick at Big C south for an oil change and got sold a set of unneeded swing arms.

 

Not to costly, but i hope the next Thai wife in next life is a bit more of a critical thinker regarding auto maintenance.

Nissan have also shut the dealership at Laem Chabang.

Nearest option is on Sukhumvit between Naklua and the 36 roundabout. Tiny place with very limited parking available, went in to ask about servicing and all 3 available staff had no idea.

 

B-Quik will be getting a lot more Nissan customers.

[Why do super markets insist on re stocking shelves during the day?]

Best time to go to the big supermarkets is between 2pm - 5pm.

 

[Thai Officials Announce "Innovative" Expat Health Measure]

Is this the April Fool thread ?

[New tax laws]

15 hours ago, Mike Lister said:

Feel free to ask questions or read the tax guide, or both

 

 

Have we had clarification of "Employment" ?

What most of us need to know is whether this includes pensions from our home countries

Thanks

 

[New tax laws]

20 hours ago, Chivas said:

You can bet your Bottom Dollar that before 2024 is out there will have been a complete reversal and all will be forgotten as in a bad dream

 

 

Hopefully sooner rather than later as I won't be bringing any of my pension over until the whole thing is finally clarified.

Brought over a year's worth in December so can sit it out

[New tax laws]

42 minutes ago, Bangkok Barry said:

 

I am exempt form UK tax as my pensions are below the taxable level. So I would have no such proof of tax paid as I haven't paid any. That'll confuse them, because all farangs are rich so I must have paid tax.

So you would have to pay tax on all of your pension when it is sent here

[New tax laws]

2 hours ago, worrab said:

Simple answer is No! 
Two totally different departments with no links.

At the moment....

[British Ambassador on same-sex marriage in the UK and gender equality in Thailand]

Could he advise us on the upcoming tax fiasco that will start in January ??

Still no official clarification

[700+ foreigners caught working Thai-only jobs]

Poor quality video.

Most of it is very fuzzy can't work out who is who

[Thai govt’s cash splash: 500 billion baht digital wallet green light]

3 hours ago, hotchilli said:

If they don't honour it they will never win another election.

They didn't win the last one

[Checking into a Hotel without my Passport]

2 hours ago, sirineou said:

Your drivers class is acceptable as it has all the nessacery information, including your passport number 

But not your current visa status.

Hotel staff usually go straight for your latest stamp hoping to find you on overstay.

500 baht for grassing you up

[Proposed Income Taxation]

6 minutes ago, bkk6060 said:

Why don't you contact the embassy and request clarification. 

I thought they read this forum (or at least this part)

[Proposed Income Taxation]

Has the UK Embassy or Consulate arranged a meeting with Thai tax authorities to obtain some clarification regarding the new tax legislation ?

It would be appreciated as we are currently in limbo.

Most relevant would be regarding pensions and the double tax agreement.

Does this exist ??

 

I would guess that well over half of expats living in Thailand have no clue or any credible information regarding this, which could become a major problem in January.

 

Thank You

[IPTV not working]

58 minutes ago, superal said:

Problem solved . All down to 3BB and their intermittent internet feed . Today a OOkla speed test on wifi showed 212 down & 210 up . Thanks to all who tried to help me . This morning 3BBtold me they were having problems . Full speed internet within 1 hour , good for 4 hours then off again for 1 hour , now on again and all programmes working 

And no VPN warning ?

[Big layoffs ahead in the automotive workshop sector - hold on to your hats!]

The Nissan franchise in Jomtien that I have been using for a few years has sold out to the BYD electric brand, as has the on at Laem Chabang.

Went to the Nissa in Naklua, a tiny place and no staff could or would speak English.

 

So B-Quik it will be.....

[What are my options?]

14 hours ago, Confuscious said:

Korat immigration asks on each Visa Extension for a new TM30 and a new Rental Contract.
Has been already many years like this.

Wow makes Jomtien seem easy in comparison

[TM30 problem]

On 3/10/2024 at 6:57 AM, IvorBiggun2 said:

I agree. TM30 is not the OP's problem.

 

 

 

It is when the landlord doesn't file one

[2 Russian women arrested for providing sex services in Phuket]

22 hours ago, ikke1959 said:

I am wondering why?? How many Thai woman are doing the same?

None in Pattaya according to  official reports

[Who Is Really in Charge In Thailand?]

1 hour ago, CharlesHolzhauer said:

Maybe, just maybe we'll see the newly introduced tax guidelines changed or even canceled.

Or even clarified so we know what is really going on