The vultures are circling as we speak 😊

@Les **********

it’s already a requirement effective Jan 24, it’s and

What is not speculation, is that thailand is now moving to operate within global guidelines on taxation, ie it will no longer allow residents who remain in country more than 180 days to remain without registering for tax and submitting an annual return. Of course it’s everyone’s choice to ignore this requirement, and remain under the radar, possibly for years. However, tax liability does not expire, and back tax and penalties are unpleasant, if renewal of long term visas becomes dependent on providing a tax clearance certificate, the consequences will Involve a lot of pain, especially for those with tie’s here…..the sexpats, and nomads can just head for the airport and find the next tax haven, like Vietnam, Cambodia and Philippines it’s a personal choice as always.

Useless MF’s - moved to SCB 5 years ago what a pleasure to deal with - all Paperwork for visa done in a day for B100 - BBK a frigging nightmare

Same same but different

Thai passport holder doesn’t require a visa, if you are traveling on a UK passport you can get visa on arrival

That’s not going to be a bad thing if it happens, swamp needs clearing….i was at the tax office just last week, and everything automated they have all my records, incl bank interest I have received on line, so bank no longer deducts withholding tax as they have my tax number…… but it won’t be an issue until tax clearance cert is required to renew LT visa, then you will see a rush to the exit……rest of ASEAN is not far behind this is a global drive to ensure nobody escapes…..I saw it happening in SouthAfrica…..

The tax offices in Chalong and Phuket town are surprisingly easy to deal with, although is helps if you are accompanied by a Thai speaker - I was in Chalong last week, and not busy right now , (Jan-Mar to be avoided) they are getting lots of enquiries but they are very helpful, first step is get a tax number, ID and Cert Of Residence needed…..good luck

Nothing will happen next year, some will register and file a return others will hope for the best, and ignore, assuming it will just go away….sadly death and tax can never be avoided 🙁

@Steve *******

already law - check with local tax office or a tax expert 2024 income requires a tax return next year