@John *********

pension is assessable income

Michael Winter expect now that the tax foreign tax certificate has to be legalized

But of course if you choose not to comply with it’s your personal choice, not mine and I don’t care.

Dante I think you have more than that and missing the ability to read

Jim Ramsey it was indeed a chaos last year and many tax officials were not prepared to handle to outlined new rules. Now is seems that the rules are tightening up. Be aware if you are not complying even get rejected they can still claim “it’s your fault” and held you accountable. In a new post (updated) the rules and obligations are clearly defined. The rest is up to you

Peter Nicholson that’s correct if you are retired and bringing in about 500’ THB yearly it will be cheaper to pay the tax than getting all these certificates. But the sense of DTA is than disputed. Around 500 you don’t pay tax at all but still has to declare.

and if not what will you do? Masturbating under a palm tree with some beers?

It’s quite devastating that there exist “hyenas” that are even laughing for news shared in good faith to the public which impact there living situation in Thailand. I don’t wish to share any info to these creatures and of course immediately get blocked by me. Hopefully they will face the consequences of their ignorance.

It seems still to be a confusement about what rules governs declaring of taxes and the obligations which you have as a resident living in Thailand more than 180 days a year. I can only encourage the ones that are not updated on Thai tax law from 2024 not to ignore situation but carefully read the law and if any doubts seek legal advice because not full filling these obligations can severe destroy your staying in Thailand.

Dick Greene that is not correct. Thai tax law differs between assessable and non assessable income but all foreign income MUST be declared and deducted in accordance with DTA. I recommend you read the law on your obligations if you are bringing in pensions ie to Thailand. The consequences not following the tax laws are extremely harsh fines up to 200% iof withheld not declared taxes. Furthermore other issues might be evolved breaking Thai laws.