@Alastair ******

sending money to Thailand can only become taxable if it’s money coming from a taxable source.

@Andrew *******

Well… It’s not forbidden to translate the first page. But it’s not mandatory. If you look well at those translated IDP, and you seem to have seen hundreds or so, then of course you have noticed that the non-native language is in Italic print. As mandated by the treaty.

The treaty specifically states that the first page must be in (one of) the native language of the issuing country. Additional translations (e.g. Thailand provides an *ADDED* English translation) must be in Italic print.

Go find the treaty text if you think you know better.

PS You may have seen an American or a British IDP. These countries are (sort of) native English.

In fact many Land Transport departments don’t know anything about IDPs. Appendix 7 of the Vienna treaty states that the frontpage of the IDP must be in the language of the issuing country.

But my IDP was refused because the validity on the frontpage was stamped with “maart” which is Dutch for March.

I showed the supervisor the appendix of the treaty but he refused. “Thailand IDPs have English and your country must do the same.”

(Which is incorrect)

I had to fly to Bangkok and ask for an English translation at the Dutch embassy (with their official stamps). 🙄

@John *********

love that addition… “if you can be bothered”… 👍

I can send one to you for only 9,550 baht. 🤣

We have a special interest group about the Thai tax rules. You may want to check there:

Thailand Tax rules for expats

@Stuart **********

In my case that was getting an import permit. Not specifically "immigration procedure" but immigration related. I showed my drivers license but that wasn't accepted. Then I took my Pink ID and all was well.

@Stuart **********

I didn't write "helps at immigration". 😉

@Pete ******

Apply for facial recognition at SCB, get Thai prices at various tourist places, get you a PIN, ease up on several immigration procedures. Just to name a few.

@Jordan ****

… and someone who finds a disputable comment and then starts bitching?