its not a theory they do ask at times, the flight staff may ask for onward ticket, and the funding has been asked more regularly then before, so i dont know where you get "theory" from
The going rate is visa exempt twice a year from what I have seen personally. Just fill out tdac 3 days before arrival. The dates of entering may not be an issue but rule of thumb is "its not an issue till it is"
It all depends on the flight staff and IO you get when you check in
Reserve a hotel give address for application, then can later cx reservation. When you fill out TDAC will have house address and will be same address on TM30
It goes off your last stamp, I been in thailand since may 2nd, upgraded to student visa new stamp june 19th, I dont have to report 90 days from june 19th i have been in thailand the whole time. When at immigration I asked about 90 day report they told me 90 days from new stamp
I have not been here 180 days, and unless I earn income in thailand I will never pay tax here as I am excluded under the DTA between the US and Thailand.
I do know several retired visa holders who do have to pay tax here except they do not bring in enough to thailand to be taxed or have to file taxes.
There is a threshold. Yes I did read just adding to the article based of comments in this thread questions asked by people.
After a 180 days here in a calender year you are subject to tax foreign income is taxable and retirement pension as well unless you are covered in DTA agreement between your home country and thailand everyone situation is different I would consult a tax lawyer here and your embassy to see if you are exempt.