@Michael ******

I get you point about global income being assessable in other countries. Not yet in Thailand although one tax official has proposed this. The government do not seem to have responded as it will need a change of law. Why would they shoot themselves in the foot. Where do you think the current PMs fathers money is?

@Michael ******

If that saving/income was from before 1st January 2024 and you can prove it you should be fine. Before the rule change if you left money earned outside Thailand for the tax year following the year it was earned you could remit to Thailand tax free. This did not matter if yiu had paid tax on the money elsewhere or not. So for example if a Thai Tax Resident made a million USD in 2022 outside of Thailand but did not remit it till 2024 then no tax was due. They have now closed that loophole. So monies earned and remitted could all be assessable. There are over 60 Double Taxation Agreements in place. If you have paid tax on that income and depending upon the source it may be assessable in Thailand for a tax resident. These rule changes are primarily aimed at wealthy Thais.

@Andy ***********

He is clueless about the TIN and how the tax system works. He is now claiming DTV have to apply for a TIN. As I said, The Change Beer Drinkers Barstool Law Society in action

@Urs *******

DTV holder do not have to apply for a TIN until they are tax resident. You really have no clue about the Thai Tax system do you?

@Sam ********

I tend to agree with you. The DTV was a rush job by the MFA. It was supported by the previous PM Thavasin to try and boost the economy with increased tourism spending.

@Justin *******

He also said a repeat with each new entry ie ongoing activity of the soft power.

Sorry to hear that - as we know other embassies/consulates have approved under the same circumstances ie 2 week cooking course. That is no consolation to you though.

@Andy ***********

This is the level of bar stool debate with these guys. He stated that the Thai Tax and Immigration systems were linked. He then backtracked and said they are going to be, and the issuance of a long-term visa will need to show a tax return. How does he know this? Some unnamed government official from an unnamed government department told him. He has information international tax advisors do not have, wink, wink. The Beer Chang ThaiVisa Barstool Lawyers are brilliant.

@Urs *******

Anecdotes. Sure they told you wink wink. You can do better than that..You said tax and immigration systems are connected now. It is NOT. Keep away from the Leo mate. Bar stool raconteur. PS Do you have a Thai TIN?

@Urs *******

PS: if you want an example of a countries tax system ties to immigration try Singapore. They will not let you leave with an outstanding tax bill unless it is guaranteed by a company etc