Thread: 2014 Post-Coup Poll: Do you see any difference in dayto day life in your area.

Originally Posted by terry57

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Fair enough that, just get the correct permits would be the right idea.

As long as they don't close down the faved and frequented Farang-based pubs, eh Ter...

Originally Posted by terry57

Fair enough that, just get the correct permits would be the right idea.

Perhaps they'll be required to wear the star of David with a microphone in it, eh Terry? You'd be alright with that as long as they complied with the rules and regulations as set forth by the Junta. Kafka, good one Sabang. Green coming.

it's hardly Kafkaesque, or maybe you guys didn't read enough Kafka in your days

there is a military order, who in his silly mind, above all farangs, would want to defy orders from the military of a third world country ?

hello world, anybody home ????

Originally Posted by Thormaturge

Originally Posted by terry57

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Fair enough that, just get the correct permits would be the right idea.

The problem is with just who is doing the checking.

One of the tax offices we work with was audited again this week and some kids barely out of Chulalongkorn, with very little understanding of tax treaties, pronounced that Farangs shouldn't be getting tax refunds, that the staff are all committing fraud and will have to be "investigated". At one point I was up for ThB 10,million in tax demands.

Thankfully both the director and I are well versed on the law in this area and the Gestapo went off with a flea in their ear.

There is massive, systematic tax avoidance in Thailand, both at corporate levels, and at the level of individuals. Much of my income is non-contractual - not under the table - it is all legit, but it is up to me to declare it and pay tax on it. I know I am pretty much the only person who declares this, and pays tax on it, at my place of work (not out of any sense of altruism you understand, just not giving any bastard a reason to dob me in!)..

Now, I know it is a hassle for you, but tightening up on tax collection is way, way way way overdue. Look at it this way - if Thailand can actually realize its potential tax revenue - you might find your annual tax bill actually coming down in the long run.

Originally Posted by Thormaturge

Thankfully both the director and I are well versed on the law in this area and the Gestapo went off with a flea in their ear.

I fully understand what you guys are saying, my mate has filled me in with the nasty details over many years. I give it a crack myself back in 1989.

How he deals with it is to be fully conversant with the regulations as they stand, only then can a Farang have a chance of doing businesses in some sort of civil manner.

I actually respect the guys that can do business here over many years.

I figure that if one can run a successful business in Thailand one could make a Million dollars running a business back in the in the real world.

Originally Posted by terry57

I figure that if one can run a successful business in Thailand one could make a Million dollars running a business back in the in the real world.

What does that mean?

Originally Posted by luckyjim

Originally Posted by terry57

I figure that if one can run a successful business in Thailand one could make a Million dollars running a business back in the in the real world.

What does that mean?

Ter doesn't comprehend what a real world might be??

Originally Posted by ltnt

Perhaps they'll be required to wear the star of David with a microphone in it, eh Terry? You'd be alright with that as long as they complied with the rules and regulations as set forth by the Junta.

Seriously mate,

Where we differ is that you have some notion that Thailand must operate like the Western world.

I'm sure that when you first came here you liked it because it was far removed from your country.

That's why we are all here right.

Posters now post like Thailand must abide by Western Rules.

Tossers forget why they came here in the first place.

Originally Posted by terry57

Where we differ is that you have some notion that Thailand must operate like the Western world.

Isn't that what Thailand and the western world wants?
To make PROFIT.

Originally Posted by luckyjim

Originally Posted by terry57

I figure that if one can run a successful business in Thailand one could make a Million dollars running a business back in the in the real world.

What does that mean?

Its not that hard is it ?

It means that to be a successful business man in Thailand one must spreads the love around where as back in the real world one just plays by the rules.

Jesus, Only the newbies struggle with the mad world of doing business in Thailand.

I give it away many years ago as I want to enjoy the country, not turn into some bent twisted fuker.

Being free means having a nice existence in Thailand.

nidhogg nailed it in one,bloody hell when i work in the west, you pay tax, don't mind when it goes to services, better for all when you less corruption, enforcement of the law etc, never want to be like in pakistan when they checked on mp's,found most never paid tax, no wonder it's a shithole apart from the religion.

Originally Posted by luckyjim

Isn't that what Thailand and the western world wants?
To make PROFIT.

Look Jim,

If you really want to enjoy your time in Thailand have a heap of money in the bank and forget about doing business here.

So much more enjoyable.

Ive tried it both ways.

Money in the bank wins hands down.

Originally Posted by terry57

Originally Posted by ltnt

Perhaps they'll be required to wear the star of David with a microphone in it, eh Terry? You'd be alright with that as long as they complied with the rules and regulations as set forth by the Junta.

Seriously mate,

Where we differ is that you have some notion that Thailand must operate like the Western world.

I'm sure that when you first came here you liked it because it was far removed from your country.

That's why we are all here right.

Posters now post like Thailand must abide by Western Rules.

Tossers forget why they came here in the first place.

You completely missed the point. Nothing to do with western rules, or morals being imposed. Simply human rights Terry. You do know what those are? Don't you?

Terry I've been coming here since 1967, so I pretty much accept what Thailand is and was. I never came here to change anything about it and I don't intend on starting that now.

I went to a 711 yesterday, and bought some stuff and a hamburger. Honestly, just same same as always. Even the roads were the same (well, a bit quiet), and my toyota started up just the same same.

Dunno what these nervous ninnies are on about.

see sab, even you are happy with the coup,

in a few years, you will have forgotten it all about Reds, Yellows, Elite, Poor etc...

next,

Originally Posted by ltnt

Simply human rights Terry. You do know what those are? Don't you?

I've been coming here since 1967, so I pretty much accept what Thailand is and was.

If you have been coming here since 1967 human rights and the peoples lives in general would of taken a great leap forward.

I've been all over Bangkok since the Coup kicked in and have noticed Zero change.

At the moment one would not even know the Army is running the country.

Everyone is doing their thing. Business as usual. Tourist numbers are still down though.

Originally Posted by sabang

I went to a 711 yesterday, and bought some stuff and a hamburger. Honestly, just same same as always. Even the roads were the same (well, a bit quiet), and my toyota started up just the same same.

Dunno what these nervous ninnies are on about.

Oh dear...
A burger from seven.

You have acclimated well, my friend.

Originally Posted by sabang

What about those naughty sandwich munchers at the EU? Things are not exactly normal on the diplomatic front.

It could be worse Sabang, EU has only requested free elections.
Just imagine if they had requested Thailand to become a democratic society..

Originally Posted by terry57

I've been all over Bangkok since the Coup kicked in and have noticed Zero change.

Just a few people less around - doesn't matter, you didn't know them anyway...
Who gissa fok, eh hoser?

Yes, neemo, did you notice there was a coup?

Originally Posted by neemo

Originally Posted by terry57

I've been all over Bangkok since the Coup kicked in and have noticed Zero change.

Just a few people less around - doesn't matter, you didn't know them anyway...
Who gissa fok, eh hoser?

Life, as we know it, only exist in Bangkok of course....