sangfroid

Does anyone have any knowledge about recent  changes in Thai tax laws now being enforced by the Krom Samphakorn (Revenue department).??

I was summoned to the local office and asked many questions about my modest source of income.in Australia.  I now am required to provide an official letter from the Australian Taxation Office proving that I paid tax in the last 2 Thai financial years and how much. This is a recent development according to the people at the office, and they are going to work through various countries as they go. Japan will be targetted soon.   On her desk today the officer had a list of Australian names of people "living" here who are being looked at. It was extensive!!   It looks as if they want tax to be paid by Farangs living here for more that 183 days per year even if the income id derived overseas.

The whole thing is very strange.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.