Slowly but surely, the Thai net is closing in on the taxpayer
Attention foreigners in Thailand: The Thai tax authorities now have new tools to track financial flows thanks to the Common Reporting Standard (CRS). This system, intended to combat tax evasion, can provide insight into foreign money transfers. The question is whether the Thai authorities are ready for practical implementation. Expect a stricter approach and possibly intensive controls soon.
Why does Thailand get so many problem foreigners?
No, this is not from me, but I just read this on the day that a celebrity known for 'Get the hell out of everyone...' stands naked in front of the camera in Thailand. This is from the Asean Now forum.
Thailand's Land Department has introduced new criteria that allow foreigners to own land in Thailand. These measures include rules for inheriting land, purchasing land for substantial investments, and acquiring land through land transfer. The changes are intended to encourage foreign investment while protecting national interests.
In response to the growth of tourism and the increase in foreign visitors in Thailand, which has led to an increased number of law violations by foreigners, the Thai police have decided to impose stricter measures. Led by Deputy Chief Pol. General Roy Ingpairoj, immigration laws are being more strictly enforced, with an emphasis on preventing illegal activities that could harm Thailand's society, economy and national security.
Thai government tackles tax loopholes: strict tax rules for foreigners from 1-1-2024
In an ambitious effort to tackle income inequality and increase national revenues, the Thai government has announced plans to revise current tax rules for foreign income. From 2024 onwards, stricter rules will apply, meaning that even residents who have lived in the country for a short period will not escape the new measures.
Thailand's Ministry of Tourism plans to ask hotel operators to implement a dual pricing system, where foreign visitors can be charged rates similar to pre-pandemic period, while locals can continue to enjoy deep discounts.
Free Covid vaccination in Bangkok (reader submission)
This post is especially interesting for foreigners in Bangkok. Thanks to my very alert wife, we discovered last Monday (20/12) that a large new vaccination site has been set up in the well-known "mall" Asiatique on the Chao Praya river district of Charoen Krung / Bangkok. This is located in Asiatique, which is easily accessible by public transport and with plenty of parking space.
Frans Amsterdam in Pattaya (part 12): 'We Dutch are not incorrigible, we are the best!'
Frans Amsterdam has settled down again in Pattaya and entertains us, until there are no more 'like' ratings, with his experiences in a follow-up story.
Today Frans holds up a mirror to us: What a headstrong people we are. When I hear compatriots talk about their experiences in their own country or abroad, I get the impression that we tolerant Dutch people don't care much for foreigners.
Reader's submission: Opening up foreign tourism successful plan?
Thailand recently took an important step last Friday (Oct. 1) to revive its devastated tourism industry. This was reported in the Thai media. The quarantine time for fully vaccinated travelers has been reduced from 15 to 7 days. However, which does not create the expectation that this will quickly lead to a rapid increase and recovery in tourism. There is still a long way to go that the government needs to tread carefully.
Dual pricing by Thai state hospitals is legal
Erwin Buse is a Dutchman who has been in conflict for years with the administration of a state hospital in Hua Hin and the Ministry of Health in Bangkok. He underwent many cancer treatments in that hospital and noticed that he had to pay several hundred baht more than a Thai patient.
Belgians and Dutch people of all age groups living in Thailand can register for a Covid-11.00 vaccination from today at 19 a.m. Thai time. This can be done on the website expatvac.consular.go.th, the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced.
Thailand's Consular Affairs Department has asked foreign residents aged 60 and over to quickly sign up for Covid-19 vaccination as authorities soon move to other groups.
Foreigners aged 75 and over who live in Thailand and have not yet had a Covid-19 vaccination can register for a shot at a walk-in vaccination center at Bang Sue Grand Station.
Reader submission: Another hospital for registration of Covid-19 vaccination foreigners
Since July 16, a hospital has been added to the website where you can register for Covid-19 vaccination as a foreigner living in Thailand. It is the Medpark Hospital on Rama 4 road in Bangkok.
All foreigners in Thailand who want to register for a free Covid vaccination by the Thai government can register for it from June 14. You can do this via the Intervac website of the Ministry of Health.
Foreigners in Thailand: Registration for Covid vaccination only for 60+ and risk groups
Foreigners in Thailand who want to register for a Covid vaccination can only do so if they are over 60 years old or fall under the aforementioned risk groups.
Thailand wants foreigners to get vaccinated
The large-scale vaccination program in Thailand against Covid-19 will start next month, all foreigners in Thailand can also get a shot.
All foreigners in Thailand can register at vaccination centers for a free Covid-7 vaccination from June 19, says a spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The Thai government is developing an English-language vaccination registration app especially for foreign residents. After registration, foreigners may report to the so-called walk-in vaccination centers and receive a free shot there.
Foreigners in Thailand should definitely wait until August for an injection, Thai go for it
Foreigners in Thailand will have to wait until August to get a free vaccination from the government, said Ms Panruedee Manomaipiboon, director of the health department of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).
The three million foreigners living in Thailand are entitled to Covid-19 vaccinations as much as Thais, because the goal is to achieve herd immunity. That says the Thai government in a statement on Thursday.
The Dutch embassy in Bangkok, together with other EU representatives, is exerting pressure on the Thai government to also vaccinate foreigners against Covid-19. That is what ambassador Kees Rade says in response to a question from the NVTHC.