@Graham ******

My avoidance tactic is even easier than yours. I retain tax residency in Australia, which means I pay a big fat zero in Thailand. Brilliant huh?

@Graham ******

You're obviously very frightened. But never mind. I've paid my taxes, so I'm guessing you haven't so it's little wonder you're running in fear! 😂😂😂

@Gerry *******

I only drink decent beer in Thailand, mostly imported. 300 baht represents about 30 minutes of drinking.

@Graham ******

Under the radar to negate the need to get a Thai tax ID. Unlike you, I don't have orgasms over getting another meaningless piece of Thai bureaucracy! I've paid my taxes already. Box ticked

@Gerry *******

Exactly! A lot of people are in for a shock - especially the Cheap Charlies who meltdown over 300 baht! 😂😂😂

@Graham ******

Yes you need to read it. Especially the bit about determining which residency prevails if a person has dual tax residency. All those rainbow coloured books and cards are not worth a f**t. I've lived in Thailand for 15 years and survived without any of them, and still drive on my Aussie licence. I guess you're one of these expats who gets a fuzzy warm feeling over your rainbow books! 😂😂😂

@Graham ******

The fact that a DTV holder can stay in Thailand without the need to have a Tax ID, certificate of residency, driver's licence, blue book, yellow book, green book, purple book, pink card, bank account and any other worthless piece of paper. A DTV holder simply border bounces and starts the whole process again. You obviously know absolutely ZERO about Double Tax Agreements.

@Gerry *******

For retirees who travel often, it's a no brainer. So much cheaper and no need for the annual trek to immigration. Even if it falls flat, retirees will still have the option to go back onto non-O. I'll be switching next year when my current non-O expires

@Gerry *******

The ETA will separate tourists from non-immigrant visas, and will solve the problem of how to charge the 300 baht "tourist tax". This alone will deter the regular border bouncers who will be paying 300 baht each time they bounce. It's not much for each individual, but it will net the Thai government a small fortune

@Graham ******

A DTV holder is only a temporary visitor. They don't need Tax ID, resident certificate or driver's licence. They're really nothing more than a long-staying tourist. They don't even need a bank account