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For me if the economy goes down then whoopee, my money lasts longer. Of course there may be inflation but then it all depends what you spend on

If the sum/s you transfer to her are withdrawn. Then she gives it to someone else, there is nothing wrong with that. I know we could debate legal implications for ever, but the Swiss embassy has already advised this is OK. The Swiss embassy also advised him of the following. If you have no income to...

Actually it can be in a foreign currency account in USD, GBP, Whatever, but it must be in Thai bank

Having just spoke with my financial adviser, he has said not to worry as I can send up to 10m Baht a year tax free to my partner or up to 20m Baht a year tax free to a wife. Then she withdraws and gives to me, note not a bank transfer. A Swiss friend has also advised the Swiss embassy has told him t...

They used to be cheap but now same coat since they applied a booking fee

wenshidi wrote: ↑Wed Jan 17, 2024 7:12 am

StevePIraq wrote: ↑Tue Jan 16, 2024 6:25 pm Is this not almost impossible to determine. How many full time, part time, holiday only etc. Most of all does it matter

Maybe not to you, but some of us enjoy a little polite discussion about local matters?

Who pissed in your coffee this morning?

Seems I pissed in yours, ha ha

Does it matter

Is this not almost impossible to determine. How many full time, part time, holiday only etc. Most of all does it matter

An option I have discussed with my financial advisor is not bringing money into my bank account but transferring to my partners bank account. He thinks this could be a good idea as there is nothing in the new rulings about this.

Hold on. If you're suggesting I'm scaremongering, you're wrong. I'd just like clarification of procedure. Hey, who wouldn't? I used to answer pretty much all the visa stuff on here and always tried to be literal. But that has nothing to do with the point in question - unless maybe we don't get our ...

brianks wrote: ↑Sat Dec 09, 2023 10:46 am HUH? What is the status of my retirement income as it has already been taxed in the U.S.?

It is clear in the revenue dept regulations, if covered in the relevant tax treaty it is not counted

Clarification has been given and is supposed to be final now. Income Tax Changes in Thailand On 15 September 2023, the Thai Revenue Department issued a change to personal income tax implications of foreign-sourced income brought into Thailand by Thai tax residents (Any person staying in Thailand for...

Thailand will never change. They really do not want foreighners here. Remember the thai political party Thai Rak Thai, Thai love Thai.
They will never make it easier. That is why I sold up and will only rent from now on

Thankfully I moved everything out of sterling before it dived.
I feel sorry for those stuck with a Sterling pension and savings

It is like they are determined to destroy the economy. Why not just close all 1 to 3 star hotels, guest houses, hostels etc and make only 4 and 5 stat accomodation available. At the same time close all markets and street food. After all isn't it about ensuring their buddies hi so hotels and restaura...