Irrelevant. However much people don't want to accept this, the fact remains it's the Hotels Association who are pushing the TAT to lean on the government to reinstate the 30-day visa exempt. That's the connection. That's the bottom line
Don't be too sure the DTV won't change. The re-entry criteria can be changed at the stroke of a pen. It's already been reported many ministers are not happy with the ability to get a five year visa to undertake a few dental appointments.
Unfortunately many of those staying longer have been using illegal Airbnb accommodation, self-cateriing, and not putting as much money into the overall economy. These people are supposed to be tourists, but many are trying to live here instead
I was saying that most countries you can still use the income affidavit method, which means 65k does not have to be transferred into a Thai bank account. To my knowledge only US, UK and Australia can't use this method
I just looked up the US DTA and it appears under Article 20 that Social Security payments are taxable only in the US, so any SS money you transfer to Thailand will not be taxed in Thailand.