There is not 1 (!!!) person ever paid that silly tax and yet, they say you have to pay that tax. Most laws in Thailand are guidelines, only enforced for people who are an obvious threat to peace. So... let them bark like the hounds they are...
Thailand has plenty of laws... ever noticed no one follows them...are you one of those ex US cops running around enforcing laws? I pity you... you should have stayed where you came from...better for everyone.
It's all tax fear mongering. There is nothing in place for foreigners to pay tax for money brought into Thailand. People just talk...actually already talk for a long time. Basically, Thai people don't care. The only ones who care are the bureaucrats from the West coming over here and tell everyone they should pay tax. Really? I am quite surprised they are still pushing this empty narrative, maybe it's the same ones who are trying to convince everyone that there are 73 genders to choose from...
If you worry about getting into the country, just pay an agent to do VIP services and no hassle anymore. I never understand why anyone would put up with... just to save a but of money.
Anonymous participant 36 Are you one of those taxmongers? Still traumatized by your Western government? Calm down son, you will be alright. Just don't give advice to people on subjects you know little about.