FROM THE PRESIDENT'S DESK Hello everyone, I hope all of you are getting into the holiday spirit. Things are beginning to ramp up from an events standpoint, and I don't mean just for the CEC. It seems like there's almost always something going on, and I'm sure it will get busier as we get closer to the end of the
month. It's interesting to observe how Thailand observes Christmas, even though the Thai people don't actually celebrate it like most expats do. After all, Thailand is 96% Buddhist so a Christian holiday isn't on their radar, but they know a good party opportunity when they see it, not to mention the opportunity to cash in on the gift purchasing frenzy, so they decorate public places appropriately (it gets more elaborate every year), and Christmas music is the music of choice.
I can't fault them for that, I mean who doesn't love Christmas music? We do have a couple of important events coming up that I want to bring your attention to. The first is this Saturday, our monthly Saturday Breakfast at The Duke's. It's probably the most popular thing we do, attracting a full house now for quite some time. This time of year our seasonal members and visitors start showing up, so this hot ticket is just getting hotter. See below
for more info and how to reserve your spot. The next is our almost annual Christmas Party. We weren't sure we were going to be able to do it this year, but things just sort of fell into place and now it's right around the corner. We've taken it to a new level this year, it promises to be a first-class, fun evening, with an extravagant buffet and top-notch entertainment. There's more detail below, and a button to purchase tickets, come join us for an
unforgettable evening. That's it for now, enjoy the season and please be safe. -Kent |
It's just 9 days away, don't miss out on this spectacular event. The venue will be the Melia Chiang Mai, in the spectacular Khom Room. Some of you may remember it from a couple of our General Meetings there a few years ago. If you’re not familiar with it, the Khom Room is a stunning glass-walled room on a gorgeous patio that stretches along the entire length of the 7th floor of the hotel.
It’s an enchanting space in the daytime, at night it’s magical. The entertainment for the evening is a first-class ensemble playing soft Christmas music during dinner, and then oldies and contemporary music afterward - there's something for everyone. We’ll also have a cash bar at our usual low prices, but this time the hotel will provide real bartenders. We're also going to have some raffles, drawn throughout the evening. Your party ticket automatically
puts you into a drawing for the big prize, a romantic night at the Melia. You'll be able to purchase tickets for the other raffle items as well. Here's the best part— the menu. You’ll have some delicious choices to make, but don't worry, it’s a buffet, make all the trips you want and enjoy it all! One last very important thing. We’re taking this opportunity to do something we should have done long ago, which is to honor Dave McComas, who passed away last year. He was a Board member for many years, served as our treasurer all that time, and was president for many more before stepping down from that role in 2023, and from the Board in early 2024. Dave loved the CEC, and especially the Christmas Party,
and we know he’ll be there in spirit enjoying it with us. Mark your calendars for December 11th, and join us for a memorable evening of holiday spirit with friends. Tickets are limited, those glass walls only hold so many people so use the button below to purchase yours. We hope to see you there! NEXT EXPAT CONNECTION - JANUARY 24 DUANGTAWAN HOTEL - 3RD FLOOR 9:45 - 10:30 - Coffee/Tea/Snacks/Sponsors 10:30 - 12:00 Meeting Our next Expat Connection is also our Annual General Meeting. Peter Bell is putting together a great program leading up to the Annual Meeting part of things, which we'll keep as exciting as we possibly can, which means short and sweet. As the speakers are confirmed and the program is set we'll announce it here, so keep an eye out as we get closer. Tickets will go on sale around the
end of December. TASK OF THE WEEK We're still looking for someone to video our meetings and events, and then upload them to our YouTube channel. It's easy, requires minimal time on an occasional basis, and a cell phone. We've all got one, here's your opportunity to put it to good use! So, are you dreaming of an Oscar, Prime Time Emmy, BAFTA (British Academy Film Award), Critics' Choice Award, AACTA (Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts), or any one of the many other awards that will make you instantly famous and wealthy? If so, don't delay any longer, take a leap of faith and email: treasurer@chiangmaiexpatsclub.com. INCOME TAX LAW UPDATE Hello Members, Thailand’s tax policy on remitting foreign income has undergone notable changes since January 1, 2024. Under the current law, Thai tax residents are required to pay personal income tax at progressive rates (5% to 35%) on
foreign-sourced income when it is brought into Thailand, regardless of the year in which the income was earned. This represents a shift from the previous rule, where only foreign income earned and remitted in the same tax year was taxable, while remittances made later were not subject to Thai tax. We have recently confirmed that for most countries, social security or old-age pensions are not taxable in Thailand under tax treaties, with Australia being the major
exception. The previous government was drafting legislation to exempt foreign income from Thai personal income tax if it is remitted within the calendar year it is earned or the following year. However, this policy does not appear to have carried into the new government. Recent Bangkok Post articles have suggested that the current government is attempting to increase tax revenue rather than reduce it. There are hints that they are considering moving to a global basis
of taxation rather than a remittance basis. We will keep you posted. In summary, the Thai tax policy on foreign income remittance currently taxes all foreign income brought into Thailand. However, foreign income earned before January 1, 2024, remains exempt under a grandfathering provision, even if remitted afterward. Regards, Thomas M. Carden Director American International Tax Advisers
THAILAND HOLIDAY REMINDERS During Thai Public Holidays, many bank branches and all Government Offices, including Immigration, will be closed. Note: If the holiday falls on a weekend, the "substitution" day is the day Government and other offices will be closed. Please also note that, during Elections, Religious Holidays (actual day, not substitution day) and usually their Majesty’s Birthdays, there may be a prohibition on the sale
of alcohol except International airports, hotels, and specified entertainment areas. December 5 - Fri. - H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great’s Birthday, National Day and Father’s Day December 10 - Wed. - Constitution Day December 31 - Wed. - New Year’s Eve January 1 - Thu. - New Years Day January 2 - Fri. -
Special Holiday for New Years SATURDAY BREAKFAST AT THE DUKE'S Just a few days left to reserve your spot! HUNGRY? CEC and Insiders 100 bt Off at The Duke’s Ruamchok Breakfast Buffet! Saturday Morning ~ 6 December 2025 ~ 9:30–11:30
AM ADULTS: 345 bt (normally 445 bt) KIDS: only 195 bt Or call us at Ruamchok... 053-240-550 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ หิวไหม? พบกับ Insiders & CEC ลด 100 บาท
ที่บุฟเฟต์อาหารเช้ารวมโชค เดอะ ดุ๊ก!
เช้าวันเสาร์ ~ 6 ธันวาคม 2568 ~ 9:30–11:30 น.
ผู้ใหญ่: 345 บาท (ปกติ 445 บาท) เด็ก: เพียง 195 บาทกรุณาสำรองที่นั่งทางอีเมลที่… info@thedukes.co.thหรือโทรหาเราที่รวมโชค… 053-240-550 Expat Ladies Lunch, Thursday, 11th December, 12pm Panyo Restaurant, Modern Thai Cuisine
Sorry about late notification, we had a corrupted hard drive and complete loss
of data. This venue is sister to Chow Chow nearby, the building is old classic Thai near the Ping river, plenty of space. Please make your reservations by Wednesday, 10th December before noon CHRISTMAS: Voluntary Secret Santa, about 500 Baht or less.
Reply to: ladiesdolunch44@gmail.com
For details of travel and more about the restaurant: Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/iRk9NavV1HpADFnv8 Bar: Full bar Parking: There is on site parking See you
later, Stephanie Come Join Us for Tuesday DinnerEvery Tuesday from 5:00pm to 8:00pm Currently at the Wine Connection restaurant at Central Festival - they host us for free. They have easy parking, a great selection of food and drinks for members to buy, and a separate area we can use. This is scheduled to be a regular event every Tuesday between 5pm and 8pm. Everyone is welcome, come along, bring your friends and meet new ones! Cheers, Jim
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plan to join us! No reservations! No fees! Just come and socialize with your fellow expats in a delightful venue. BRIDGE CLUB OF CHIANG MAIWe are a friendly bridge club with our own club house not far from the city centre. We have both Thai and expat members. Members and guests get together three times a week to play duplicate. We also offer periodic beginner bridge lessons. Please go to our website for further information (search Bridge Club of
Chiang Mai). CMGeeks (Chiangmai Geeks) is a Special Interest Group (SIG) affiliated with the CM Expats Club in Chiangmai that focuses on information and communication technology. Just a quick reminder that our regular Tuesday lunchtime meeting is happening as usual at the Gymkhana Club. If you’re a regular or thinking of joining, we’d love to see you there! Contact / Information Addresses follow
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