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Do expats need to file taxes in Thailand if they do not work there?

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Mar 21, 2026

a month ago

Anonymous *************

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Anyone else filing for taxes this year?

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The conversation discusses whether expats are required to file taxes in Thailand, with one user sharing their experience of being advised by the tax office not to file due to not working in the country.

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Nice try Diddy

a month ago

Anonymous ******************

as much as I can!

a month ago

Anonymous ******************

I went to the tax office and they asked not to file them, because I do not work in Thailand

a month ago

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