Money answers for Thailand
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What protects a bank deposit in Thailand?
The Deposit Protection Agency protects a baht deposit in Thailand automatically, up to 1 million baht for each depositor at one covered institution, and you do not apply or pay.
Which bank deposits sit outside protection in Thailand?
The Deposit Protection Agency in Thailand protects only a baht account opened in Thailand at an institution under the deposit protection law.
What must a bank check before it opens a deposit account in Thailand?
The Bank of Thailand requires a bank to identify the customer and to check that the identification information and documents are accurate, real, and current before a deposit account is opened.
How do I see my credit report in Thailand?
The National Credit Bureau in Thailand keeps the credit information that member institutions report under the credit information law.
Where do I file a personal income tax return in Thailand?
The Revenue Department of Thailand assesses personal income tax on a person's assessable income, and that person files the return with the department.
How does social security work for an employee in Thailand?
An employee insured under the Social Security Act in Thailand contributes together with the employer, and the Social Security Office keeps that record.
How do I protect myself from an online bank scam in Thailand?
The Bank of Thailand describes a common online-bank scam in which a message pretends to be the bank, pushes you to tap a link, and then asks for the username, the password, and the one-time code.
How many traditional holidays must an employer announce in Thailand?
Thailand's labour protection law says an employer must announce at least thirteen traditional holidays a year in advance, and that list includes National Labour Day.
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