Are remote workers with a DTV visa subject to taxation on income earned while in Thailand?

Sep 11, 2024
2 months ago
Karst ***********
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Hey there, i read some contradicting information online, when granted a DTV remote working visa, are we subject to any form of taxation on income made while working remotely in Thailand? Thanks!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The taxation of income for remote workers with a Digital Work Visa (DTV) in Thailand is currently a topic of concern. While one comment suggests that income might not be tracked unless transferred to a Thai bank account, another warns that Thailand may require anyone residing in the country for 180 days or more to pay taxes on any income, regardless of the visa type. Therefore, it's essential for expats to stay informed about potential changes in tax regulations.
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Daniel *******
Don’t worry. There is no way they can find about your income, unless you would be sending it to Thai account.

No matter what laws they write
John *******
Thailand might be changing its law that says anyone who lives in Thailand for 180 or more days a year, is required to pay taxes on any income. This is not DTV specific
Gerry ********
@John ******
the tax residency status is not changing. It's always been 180+ days in a year.

What's changing is that remittance of foreign income from previous years will be assessable. Until now, if you leave income for a year in the country of origin, it is exempt when remitted in Thailand.

This change is mostly to catch the rich Thais who have been exploiting this loophole 'forever'...

Many/most foreigners in Thailand, with foreign income, will be unaffected by this.

I doubt the tax department will even bother chasing down foreign residents, requiring them to register for tax, since they've never bothered in the past.

Again, the tax residency status is not changing, so anyone staying there for more than 180 days is automatically liable, but that has been largely ignored.
Toni *******
@John ******
thailand also have tax agreement with 61 countries. So for most of us, we dont have to do anything
Daniel *******
@Toni ******
That is false. Tax agreement means this: If you pay at home 15% income tax, but Thailand has 20% income tax, then you pay in Thailand that 5% difference. That is the tax treaty and how it works.

But, unless you are sending money to thai bank, they have no way finding what income you have thus, can’t tax you.
Roberto *********
@John ******
There's no changes. The 180 day rule has been in Thailand for years
John *******
Saher *******
@John ******
on any income that has been transferred into Thailand.
John *******
@Saher ******
currently - but there are talks around all income, regardless if comes in
James ********
@John ******
Correct, sadly.
Karst ***********
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@James *******
the moment the thai government will start taxing overseas income, a lot of remote workers will leave for sure
Roberto *********
@John ******
Talks! 😂😂😂
Saher *******
@John ******
true , only talks. it has not been approved yet. And whether will or will not apply.
Karst ***********
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@John ******
thanks! That would be a big red flag for me honestly bc i would not want to be taxed in Thailand
Wesley ********
@Karst **********
there is also double taxation treaties, so if you’re paying tax in a western country it’s unlikely you have to pay twice. But if you’re avoiding paying taxes then Thailand are closing that loophole
Razvan ******************
@Karst **********
how’s that going to be enforced esp for income made overseas and not transferred in Thailand?
Greg ********
@Karst **********
Currently if you a a Tax Resident in Thailand it is only on earnings remitted to Thailand. There has been an article by a Thai Tax Representative proposing a taxation on all global earning on Thai Taz Residents. The government have not said they will support this policy. It would need a change law in parliament etc - my view - Never going to happen