How do you legalize documents from Suriname for Thailand if authorities contradict each other?
How do you proceed when embassies, ministries and legal experts do not provide clarity on the legalization of documents for Thailand? What do you do when every step takes you back to square one and no one seems to know the rules? This practical example from Suriname shows how difficult it can be to find the right path.
Dear readers, Last week we applied for a Schengen visa in Bangkok for my partner and her child (both Thai nationals). Now I have a question regarding passing the border control in Thailand, specifically for her minor son. Her son is 6 years old and has the same last name as my partner. Father has never been in the picture (so there is no contact with him), on both the birth certificate and an extract of the …
Does anyone have experience with Vipassana in Thailand?
Does anyone have experience with Vipassana in Thailand and would he/she like to share this experience? On the internet I see many temples that offer this, but usually in Thai or they are already full. Does anyone have experience how to approach this? I would like to hear from people who have done this themselves.
Question about PIT income tax return in Thailand
I have a question about filling in the PND91 form for personal income tax (PIT) in Thailand. It concerns the correct processing of my ABP pension and AOW, whereby the ABP pension is taxed in the Netherlands according to the tax treaty. However, it remains unclear what exactly I have to fill in on the form. Who can provide me with clarity on this?
I have read on the blog a few times that you can reclaim the withheld payroll tax from the private pension with the C-form if you live abroad.
A 59-year-old Dutchman with a WAO benefit wonders how his tax obligations in Thailand work exactly. He lives there all year round and transfers 800.000 baht annually for his retirement visa. He has doubts about deductions and possible taxes on the required amount, while he wonders which documents he exactly has to provide.
I would like to get in touch with someone who understands and speaks Thai-NL and/or NL-Thai fluently
I am looking for a person who understands and speaks Thai-NL and/or NL-Thai fluently.
I have to testify in a case at the Provincial Court in Hua Hin. The judge has given permission for me to answer in Dutch and for these answers to be translated into Thai.
For the installation of a new ceiling including all materials and lighting, 30.000 baht is requested. Everything is included: assembly, finishing and electricity. But is this a normal and fair price in Thailand? What can you expect for this amount in terms of quality and service? Here you can read what you should pay attention to with this type of work.
Are you familiar with the tax office in Korat and do you know what supporting documents are required for tax refund in Thailand based on article 23/6 for paid tax on the AOW in the Netherlands? It seems like there is no clear line being followed. Can you tell from your own experience how this is handled at this office?
What is normal in a relationship with a Thai woman?
I am curious about the experiences of men who are married to a Thai woman. In my relationship I increasingly get the feeling that financial support is expected of me. Is this a cultural habit or an abuse of my kindness? I would like to know how other men deal with this and what is considered normal.
Dear readers, Does anyone have experience with flying business class with Turkish Airlines from Brussels to Bangkok? How is their service? Negative things? Greetings, Toon Editorial: Do you have a question for the readers of Thailandblog? Use the contact form.
My Cambodian partner has been living in Thailand for 30 years, but has to renew her visa and work permit every two years through an intermediary. It costs a lot of money and she loses her passport for months. Surely there must be an easier way? Are there people with experience who know how to arrange this yourself without expensive mediation?
Who knows an accountant in Chiang Mai who is familiar with both Thai tax rules and Dutch legislation? My company is still based in the Netherlands, and although my current accountant takes care of everything, I need additional expertise for future plans. Experiences and tips are welcome, preferably someone who looks beyond the Thai or American system.
Is it possible to pay taxes online in Thailand?
So far I have come across many experiences from people who report in person to an RD office, but only a few people have shared their experiences with submitting a PIT91 online.
At the tax office in Jomtien it turned out that my Dutch pension income can only be declared tax-free if my annual statements from SVB and ABP have been stamped by the Dutch embassy. But the embassy in Bangkok refuses to do this. Now legalization has to be done in the Netherlands, which makes traveling necessary. How can I solve this problem?
I will soon be reporting to the tax office on Koh Samui to find out if I am liable to pay taxes in Thailand for 2024. My income consists exclusively of dividends and interest from American investments. But does this fall under taxable income in Thailand? And if so, which deductions can I use? I want to be well prepared and have a number of crucial questions.
English pronunciation by Thai
After living here for six years I have often noticed that the average Thai does not pronounce the last letter in English. Now I wonder more and more why? I just had a repairman on the phone for an appointment at my house and he said he could be here 'about one hour'
Why are there still so many weed shops in Pattaya?
Dear readers, I thought I read that this government wanted to reverse the relaxed policy for the weed shops. You would then only be able to buy weed on medical advice. I arrived in Pattaya yesterday but I still see just as many as last time. Even more than 7eleven shops. When will they finally tackle this because I don't like the look of it and I hate that stinking stuff. Greetings, Wim …
Living in Thailand without an income and still building up a pension with the SVB? We voluntarily pay the minimum rate of 516 euros per person per year in order to receive extra AOW later. The SVB conducts an income investigation, but how does that work exactly? Which documents are required and what are the experiences of others? I'm curious!
Working temporarily in the Netherlands but living in Thailand and what are the consequences for payroll taxes?
I have been hired to do a project in NL for 4 to 5 weeks. We have agreed that I will travel and stay in NL for that period. I will be on the payroll of the NL company. My question is how much payroll tax should be withheld?