- Currently If a U.S. citizen is receiving Social Security payments directly into a U.S. bank account and does not bring the funds into Thailand until the following tax year, they are not subject to Thai tax. Also you only pay tax above a certain level - e.g. the UK pension is unlikely to reach a significant tax level.
If you have foreign-sourced income, you must obtain a tax ID number and file an annual tax return. These changes will come into effect on 1st January 2025 - If you live in Thailand for over 180 days in a calendar year, regardless of your visa status, you’re considered a Thai tax resident.
there is a move to introduce taxes on expats living in Thailand over 180 days - this will be on ANY income coming into the country regardless of whether or not it has been taxed at source.
- When an expat criticizes a country, there are always some people seem to think that responding with the old cliché "If you don't like it, why live there?" is a valid response....
This question of course misses the point of the criticism and is little more than an uneducated attempt to shut down valid observations. It is in reality a false dichotomy. The concept of "Living somewhere means you can't criticize it is absurd. No country is perfect, and recognizing flaws doesn't mean I don't appreciate the positives. Criticism and appreciation aren't mutually exclusive.
I lived in Thailand because I had a full-time job and saw a lot of potential, but I think it's important for anyone with a modicum of intelligence to speak up when they see things that can be improved. My criticism comes from a place of wanting betterment, not resentment. I have a sense of awareness that you seem to be missing out on yourself.
The idea that people should leave every time they have an issue with a place is just facile. Criticism is often the first step toward making a place better. Constructive criticism can coexist with living in and contributing to a place. Living here doesn't mean I have to agree with everything. Healthy societies thrive on open dialogue and debate. Again something your comment does nothing to help with. If you have a problem with my OP, then I’d suggest you refer the content, rather than letting it turn into a debate about anyone’s personal choice to live in the Kingdom.