@David *********

correct, but there is no other way they can enforce it , so it’s a logical next step which folks should prepare for - back taxes and penalties can be brutal. They will probably look at levels of compliance before deciding on how to enforce, thats why I am taking no chances, too much to lose, for the sake of filling out a few forms every year.

@Jim *******

I have tax residency in UK as I earn income from property rental, even though I don’t spend more than 20 days a year there, s I have to file there and that also includes income from UK pensions. I am now obliged to file here as resident under new guidelines but can use tax paid in UK as a credit against small amount of tax due here, as I only remit 65k a month which also takes care of my visa requirement. Having bought here last year, we don’t pay rent so live comfortably. Everyone’s circumstances will differ.

@Jim *******

remittances are regardless of source, however a DTA will allow you to use tax paid in your home country as a credit in Thailand, still requires due process to be followed. Personal choice based on circumstances, with a home and other investments here as well as a (non Thai ) wife I don’t plan to f@@k with the system or pay agents.would cost me more than any tax due. Everyone to their own I guess.

Not if you spend more than 180 days in Thailand , and tax residency in UK for example depends on type of income. Rental income for example is taxable regardless of tax residency.

@Jim *******

remittances are assessable income

@David *********

not really , they just won’t be able to renew their visa, agents will be lining their pockets i guess, so another form of tax in agents fees 🙂

Or they require a tax clearance certificate when renewing a long term visa, having lived in many different countries, tax is one area I have learned not to take liberties , that said folk without families or ties here will likely just ignore it and get bar advice, and when the poo hits the fan simply fly off into the sunset, everyone to there own I guess.

Just before your visa expires , it will seem odd to immigration that you “plan” overstay 🤔

There are a number of sites on line that will give you a ‘dummy’ ticket that will serve your purpose, $12 I think , can’t recall the one I used but very efficient and user friendly can dig it out if you need, pm me

@Dave *******

Of course , in my opinion and experience feeding the trough perpetuates the corruption surrounding Immig, and DLT to the point in Phuket it’s 3 months to get an appt now for a license unless you pay…..these people are greedy and exploit the willingness of farangs to pay to cut corners …..I saw this in Africa over many years and it’s a serious issue comes down to personal choice but I won’t recommend agents for reasons I mention 👍