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Do I need a TIN number if I live in Thailand full-time?

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Nov 3, 2025
2 months ago
Bruce *****************
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Can anyone advise me if a need a TIN number living here full time ?
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Living in Thailand full-time does not require a Tax Identification Number (TIN) unless you have assessable income. The general consensus in the community is that you only need a TIN if you remit or earn taxable income and become a tax resident by staying in Thailand for 180 days or more within a calendar year. For many expats, having a TIN can facilitate various financial transactions. However, you may be advised to apply for one after demonstrating a longer-term presence and income source in Thailand.
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David **********
only if you exceed the amount of earnings to be taxed
2 months ago
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Tim ******
I was refused to get a TIN.

They said I can come back after I stay more than 180 days in Thailand and when I can show a statement with income transferred to a Thai bank.
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John **********
It totally depends on whether you bring assessable income into Thailand in any year that you are a Thai tax resident (180 days or more in a calendar year)
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Jason *********
@John *********
 is it right you can bring in savings that you had before 2024?tax free
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John **********
@Jason ********
 yes indeed if you can show that
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Jason *********
@John *********
 Thanks John
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Rob **********
No
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Steve ****
Best to get one. It smooths the way on a lot of day to day transactions
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Gary **********
@Steve ***
 like what
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Steve ****
@Gary *********
 opening bank accounts. Getting VAT receipts stamped to claim back on tax.
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Gary **********
@Steve ***
 unless your running a business why would you be claiming vat
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Steve ****
@Gary *********
 if you pay taxes you can reclaim a limited a,out of vat paid during th year to offset any tax paid.

And sure you don’t need it to open an account but it’s a lot easier
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Gary **********
@Steve ***
 honestly think you don't know what ya talking abart ya been reading to many stories, good night
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Gary **********
@Steve ***
 you don't need a tin to open a bank account
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Pete *******
You only need a TIN if you remit/have assessable income. You can live entirely legally in Thailand long term and never have a TIN. It depends on your personal financial circumstances.
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Robert **********
The 'N' in TIN already means number 😁
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Alexey **********
You don't need.
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Bob **********
No
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Aaron ********
No, you don't.
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