@Steve **************

In most cases it's not necessary to complete a tax return if you have zero assessable income. In my case, I was unable to obtain a TIN on a non-o visa extension having tax residency in another country. The tax office does not want to create additional unnecessary work for themselves. Many people have paid upwards of 8000 baht to unscrupulous "tax agents" for this "service". Sadly at the moment it's a free-for-all situation with tax agents spreading fear whilst touting for business. My advice to everyone at the moment is to do nothing and wait and see what eventuates

First and foremost read the DTA which applies to your home country. As the DTV is essentially a glorified tourist visa there's every possibility you will retain tax residency in your home country, but only your own country's criteria and your DTA can give you these answers

You need help to do a 90-day report?

Anonymous participant Yes, we're going to see a lot more of these switches in the future. I know three non-O retirees and one non-O married who have already switched. Although they're happy with the money they're saving all agree the biggest benefit is the ability to not have to put up with the pedantic nuances of immigration officers every year.

Is that non-O retirement visa you were previously on?

A non-O visa is only 90 days. Just let it expire. No need to cancel

@Luit ****************

What is "fair" for one person is not necessarily "fair" for another. Is it fair that foreigners are charged 400 Baht to enter a national park whereas Thai people pay 50 baht? It doesn't bother me, but it's hardly "fair" when you're expecting foreigners to pay tax twice on their earnings. Is it "fair" that top tennis players and formula 1 drivers are residents of places such as Bermuda, Cayman Islands and Monaco in order to pay minimal tax? Forget about seeking a "fair" world, you won't find it

@Luit ****************

From my point of view it is a great choice. My investments in Australia generate tens of thousands of dollars each year. Why would I want to give those up? For a country that gives me an annual permission to stay stamp, where I have to check-in every 90 days and where I have to tell the authorities every time I change address for a day? I don't care how I "look", I set up my life to beneficial to me, not to anyone else 😂

@Luit ****************

No it's not my choice to pay tax in Australia. I am an Australian Tax Resident so there's no choice. You have so much to learn. Perhaps do some research before making inane comments

@Luit ****************

Oh man! You have so much to learn about taxation. You really believe it's that simple? 😂