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    Wraps, Crusty Baguettes, Bagels, and Croissants

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    Thanks for all the responses, I will try some out for sure. Maybe I wasn't clear so apologies but I wanted baguettes, etc from a bakery not readymade or eating at a cafe. I might not be able to make tortilla's but I can make my own baguette sandwich if I have the baguette of course! 😉

     

    Now, where should I go today..... mmm

    Wraps, Crusty Baguettes, Bagels, and Croissants

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    Does anyone know where to buy fresh flour wraps in Chiang Mai please? I don't recall seeing any in the bakeries I have been to.

     

    Secondly, any recommendations on crusty baguettes? I tried one from Nana but it wasn't crusty. I usually buy them from Big C Extra. I find them ok, but prefer something the outer coating to be a bit thicker and crustier, fussy guy that I am.

     

    As I am on here I will ask for bagel and croissant recommendations too!

     

    Thanks 

     

     

     

    Chiang Mai Immigration Q & A - Info and reports. (2020)

    in Chiang Mai

    Posted

    Renewed my one-year visa yesterday. Now they require photos from two different angles outside your home - not sure why. So, we had to go home and take more photos but the lady was very nice and said she would process it provided we dropped the photos off later which we did. She could have easily said come back and wait in line again - a refreshing change. We arrived at 0715 and were 5th in the queue and finished around 1045.

     

    Go back on May 17th.

     

    Also, she told us not to sign original documents like the bank statement/certificate and the proof of marriage certificate - only required on copies apparently.

     

    Thais entering Thailand on an expired passport

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted

    I read an old article that suggested this is possible. Our son has a British and Thai passport and I wondered if he could leave the UK on his British passport and enter Thailand on his UK passport based on the post.

     

    Yea, I know he can enter on his UK passport but then he would have to jump through all the hoops us foreigners have to.

     

    Secondly, if possible, is there a time limit on the expires passport, e.g. within 6 months @ubonjoe

     

    Thanks in advance Screenshot_2024-03-04-06-53-20-911_com.android.chrome.thumb.jpg.4731d5d1e53d6b0669188f900e0c3f6e.jpg

    Employed by a Thai Company but living outside Thailand - what are the implications?

    in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments

    Posted

    7 minutes ago, Mike Lister said:

    Where will you deliver the services from, inside Thailand?

    It's not me, but someone else.  Anyway, the person has been living in Nepal but being paid as an employee from a Thai company.  I don't think income tax can be paid in Thailand as I understand you need a visa, Thai address, etc for that. Which leads me to assume that no tax would have been paid, and the person should instead be subject to a withholding tax deduction from their salary.  All very complicated I know.

     

    But, if they are treated as a consultant for tax purposes can they then still be an employee?

    Employed by a Thai Company but living outside Thailand - what are the implications?

    in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments

    Posted

    Thanks everyone for the replies.  It's not a question to avoid paying tax, I wish to find out the correct treatment for tax purposes.

     

    I just wondered if income tax should be deducted and paid in Thailand.  If it is not then I would expect the person to be treated for tax purposes within Thailand as a consultant and hence withholding taxes deducted.  I just find it a peculiar situation as a lot of people are doing the opposite, i.e. working in Thailand but employed by an overseas company.

     

    Employed by a Thai Company but living outside Thailand - what are the implications?

    in Jobs, Economy, Banking, Business, Investments

    Posted

    This is I suspect an unusual case. What are the implications of living outside of Thailand, working remotely for a Thai company. 

     

    1) Is it possible to have an employment contract or should a person be regarded as a consultant?   

    2) If a consultant then I assume withholding tax would be deducted from any services provided?

    3) Would the person be liable to pay tax to Thailand?

     

    Thanks 

    Dual Employee Contracts for NGOs

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted · Edited by stament

    1 hour ago, n00dle said:


    What makes you think they are lying to immigration?  You have already suggested they are legally taxed on the bulk of the income. Dual contracts are very commonplace in the expat community.  What do you imagine the heinous crime here is? Then of course there is the fact that immigration has absolutely nothing to do with taxation. 

    I know they are lying, I got told that they submit the lower value and then in their regular interviews with immigration they are asked how they can live on the lower amounts. Yes immigration and tax departments aren't linked like a lot of departments in TH.  The whole thing just doesn't make sense. I am sure immigration wouldn't care if they earned more which is why it has me flummoxed.

     

    Dual Employee Contracts for NGOs

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted

    Thanks for all the replies.. Doesn't seem to be a clear reason so moving on....

     

    What would be the consequences of carrying out such actions? I am guessing these are serious offences, I mean Inca not think of much worse than lying to immigration.

     

    Guessing we are talking severe fines, possible imprisonment and of course bans from Thailand right?

     

     

     

    Dual Employee Contracts for NGOs

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted · Edited by stament

    20 minutes ago, Rhys said:

    Creative NGO record keeping?  

    Yes, but why?  The higher costs are paid out and recorded, and taxes are paid on the higher contract.  Seems like they are scared to tell immigration about their true earnings, but I don't know why.

     

    Any idea what the consequences would be if immigration found out?

    Dual Employee Contracts for NGOs

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Maestro said:

    The only thing I can think of is that the person doing the documents you need from the NGO for immigration should be prevented from knowing your real salary. 

    In this case the person knows both contracts and salaries. I thought it must be something to do with the visa type perhaps? But there cannot be a limit on salaries can there as UN employees earn a lot and this is a small NGO. I just find it very, very odd. I cannot see any reason for it which makes me wonder, why lie to immigration. 

     

    I am guessing if Immigration found out the consequences could be quite drastic right @Maestro

    Dual Employee Contracts for NGOs

    in Thai Visas, Residency, and Work Permits

    Posted

    Is it normal for NGO employees to have two separate contracts of employment with different salaries. One with a lower value for visa and immigration purposes, and a higher one which the NGO pays the employee and taxes on.

     

    Has anyone ever heard of this before and if so, why do they do it? I can't understand why. Is there a maximum salary permissable for NGO staff under their visa?

     

     

    Bar Owners Beware- Music "Police" Scam

    in General Topics

    Posted · Edited by stament

    1 hour ago, scottiejohn said:

    If you are not involved in the local Bar scene then what is your interest in an 11 Year Old topic?

     

    I was enquiring for a friend who is considering opening a restaurant.  Does it matter anyway?  Does everyone who posts on here need to be questioned by you as to why they are asking something?  Don't you have something better to do with your time?

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