This is most likely and indirectly/covert ad that some content creators are experimenting with. Ask someone you know to post on an expat group in hopes of increasing clout. The reality is YouTubers in Thailand who talk about the “ Thailand economy” and “what’s good for Thailand” but have only been here less than a few months all have a major blind spot. They come across as delusional. Trying to set yourself up as an expert on Thai economics, political, and social matters when you have no real skin in the Thai statehood beyond your $300 visa is nothing short of comical. Offering consultations for $150 (then following up with “I’m just a YouTuber”) doesn’t absolve you from the fact that your a foreign toxic market actor attempting to exert influence by exploiting legal vulnerabilities. A colonizer for a lack of better term. Offering up your half baked opinions on Thailand as facts while you’re dressed like that is just sad. Either set up a legal entity (incorporate), get a business visa, and Thai work permit, do market research before talking about thin gas you CLEARLY dont understand and set up real business - or do us all a favor and go review $1 soups in some night market. Save us all the pain of having to glance at your contention with reality.

Yeah, I’m that case it sounds like they have an outstanding tax bill from the non-b days.

@John *********

yes that’s highly likely.

@Will ***********

Possible. But why would they post asking DTV visa holder? 🤔

1) call tourist police for mediation.

2) there is no tax “indicated on the DTV” - however there is a tax law that started any foreigner who stays in Thailand for 180+ calendar days is liable to pay personal income tax “PIT”. However, that is not immigration police jurisdiction (unless there is an official notice from department of revenue) which They should present to you.

3) lawyer up using lawyers

recommended on your embassy’s website. You’ll pay much less to the lawyer.

*im not a lawyer. This is not legal advice*

Kajetan Michalewicz I’ve been here for 3+ years and seen this happen to many farangs. I’ve seen enough to know that it shouldn’t affect your immigration status at all since it’s not a major crime.

But if you have photos of before and after returning the bike, you should keep the photos handy in case you’re planning on coming back to the same area in Thailand. Use those photos to get a statement from Honda or Yamaha appraising the value of the damage (pay the shop keeper something for their time), go to the tourist police and get an interpreter, us their help to file a counter claim, drag it out until they’re sick of you and move on.

But if you don’t have the fight in you, I suggest don’t go back to the same area.

Good luck !

Don’t worry about it. It’s a typical scam. It’s highly unlikely that their scam will affect your immigration status in general.

@Paul *************

yes, I know my Thai friends struggle here.

@Mitchell ******

retirement O-Visa is your best bet. Search for “Thai Visa Center” they have a decent English speaking staff and are known for dealing with that specific visa.

Can you work remotely?

Are you a small business owner / entrepreneur?

Are you retired ?