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Spectrum, Published on 01/07/2012
» How does one export animals from Thailand? Let's say your employer, a big international company, is transferring you from its office in Bangkok to Los Angeles. What do you do about your dog here in Thailand?
Spectrum, Published on 24/06/2012
» This time we're going to discuss the exact requirements for bringing a dog or cat into Thailand, because these are by far the most common domestic pets imported and several readers have asked for this specific information.
Spectrum, Published on 17/06/2012
» Last week, we began a discussion of the requirements and steps for importing an animal not accompanied by its owner or another traveller into Thailand We explained that the Livestock Development Department must issue a preliminary import permit after receiving a request form, Ror 1/1. This form must contain the date of arrival and flight number of the animal. The department recommends that at least three days in advance of the animal's scheduled arrival that the importer give the International Animal Quarantine Station at the port of arrival confirmation of the arrival flight or any changes in the arrival flight or date. This notice may be given by email, phone or by letter.
Spectrum, Published on 10/06/2012
» Let's say you're living in Thailand and you happen to be on a trip. You are visiting your brother in Germany. His dog has just had puppies and he gives you one of them.
Spectrum, Published on 03/06/2012
» We will continue our discussion of the value added tax. Last week, we said that if you have a business that has sales of 1.8 million baht or more per year you have to register and you have to collect and pay the VAT to the government. The rate is 7%.
Spectrum, Published on 27/05/2012
» Last week we began a discussion about what what you have to do about the value added tax (VAT) if you own a business in Thailand. We started out by saying that if you have sales of 1.8 million baht per year and you sell a goods or services, you have to collect and pay VAT to the government. The rate is 7%.
Spectrum, Published on 20/05/2012
» Last week we talked about the theory behind the value added tax (VAT) and how it works from the point of view of the average consumer. This week we'll discuss it in a little more depth for those operating businesses who might have to withhold the tax and pay it to the government.
Spectrum, Published on 13/05/2012
» Everybody is vaguely aware of the value added tax in Thailand. When you buy something or get the bill in a restaurant, you will see that you've been charged 7% VAT.
Spectrum, Published on 06/05/2012
» Last week, we looked at who has to file a tax return. As we discussed, some taxpayers don't have to file a return, because their incomes fall below certain levels. Taxes are withheld from their salaries and they don't have to file a return after the tax year.
Spectrum, Published on 29/04/2012
» In the last few weeks we have had many readers contact us with questions about what tax returns they're supposed to file with the Thai government. In particular, some stated they had work permits, that taxes were being withheld and paid for them by their employers, but that they had never filed returns nor had they been asked to.