@Andrew *************

same for us when we moved from Singapore and shipped our personal goods

@Ivan ******

I never said you need to get married again

@Ivan ******

we registered our Singapore marriage by having the certificate certified by Singapore Embassy in BKK. Then Thai embassy I think it’s called in Central. We got an agent to handle that then took doc to amphoe in person as you need to be there to sign

@Bruce ******

this is correct. I guess you could get married again but the you definitely need the freedom to marry thingy. They don’t make it easy…. I went through the marriage registration process so if you need advice let me know.

and ‘he’ is a top contributor…. Ffs. Thank goodness for the block button.

@Sammi *****

your rationale for not paying tax because it’s ’probably…..not significant’ and even locals don’t pay tax and I spend money and that makes up for it …… you can rationalise and justify all you like. But it’s wrong.

I do hope the Thai gov comes out with some clearer guidelines for us.

I’ll leave you too it. Have a good day.

@Les **********

good one Mr Locked profile. I agree there is economic benefit.

@Sammi *****

direct spending by expatriates and tourists is valuable, contributing to the tax system ensures a fair and sustainable support for the public services and infrastructure that everyone relies on. It’s about balancing personal benefits with community responsibilities. Many cats here refuse to pay tax and constantly complain about infra and services here.

Like I’ve illustrated regarding NZ, if a foreigner lived there they’d be obliged to pay tax on worldwide income and DTAs protect from being double taxed. Not just spending their living costs, no tax.

I am not sure why foreigners here in Thailand that pay tax overseas think they should be able to live here tax free and that by spending on living expenses they are contributing enough. Their own country would not tolerate this.

I assume that the original post is complaining about the visa deposit (800k) being tied up. Not sure how Thailand “gets the use of our money”, it is sitting in a bank….

We have a choice to be here, along with that choice come some obligations. The idea that I should not pay DTA protected tax would not be accepted in our home countries, and Thailand is not a tax haven. Want a tax haven? Go to one…..

@Les **********

i assume you are from NZ….

If you live there (like you live in Thailand) then you’ll be taxed on your worldwide income with DTAs taken into account. Apart from the fact you don’t like it, why shouldn’t Thailand tax residents? Do you expect to live here, contribute virtually nothing except what you spend?

And they have the audacity to tie up a few bucks in the bank while you are here….

”And it costs Thailand nothing” 😂🤣😂🤣

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

yep, Australia is self assessment, and you have determined you are Oz tax resident …… until the ATO says otherwise. How long ha you been doing the 2x 5-6 week thing for? I fully understand why you want to be Oz tax resident. Genuine question as I need/want to re-establish mine