@Callum ******

Why should strict be a problem as long as you comply to requirements.

@Steve *******

Good examples of things not fair in Thailand, the Grand Palace in Bangkok is even worse, 500 baht for foreigners, free for Thai.

The discussion about people having very high income is a difficult one.

Most countries have high percentages on high incomes,

That causes people to get to other countries with more reasonable taxes.

That people with high incomes pay more tax is fair in my opinion, but the percentages should not be higher, that is just Robin Hood policy.

@Sean ******

yes, but what has that to do with filing a visa application?

Immigration needs the visa application data to check if you still comply at the initial requirements when you ask for an extension, so they will have access.

I have no idea about Thailand, but in a lot of countries foreign affairs even issues visas on behalf of immigration.

@Steve *******

You have a good point in mentioning the "duties" of a foreigner.

It is quite stupid I have to tell every day where I am. When I are with my Thai girlfriend in Netherlands, she just can go where she wants, without any reportig, freely through the whole Schengen area.

And I can understand you choose to pay tax where it is the best for you, but that does not mean it is fair.

On the other hand, a lot of Thai also don't pay taxes, that is one of the reasons for taxing money to get into the country.

@Kool ******

How do you calculate the 17%?

And for normal products foreigners do not pay more than Thai, Thai also pay VAT, so why shouldn't foreigners pay taxes like Thai pay taxes on their income?

And it is normal that tourists also pay taxes, a lot of countries have even a special tax for tourists.

@Sean ******

All embassies have their own way of working, some use remarks, others don't.

But you can be sure the application like you did is filed completely.

@Sean ******

You can be sure they know what category you applied under, how else would they able to check when you extend?

@Steve *******

When you actually live in Thailand and still are tax resident in Australia that is your choice. I don't say if it is a good or bad choice, but it is up to you.

And I know from your postings you are an extremely selfish person, but you could try to behave and not speaking disparagingly about other people.

That only lets you look worse.

@Dany *******

I think investing in a market where you are handicapped by extra rules, is not a good idea unless you are very sure about what you do.

But having a house of your own to live in is a different story

@Jeremy ****

and because one consulate put it in the wrong section, it is immediately the truth?

And when it was a resident visa, why on earth would they force residents to leave the country every 360 days? Does that make sense?