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

TIN number Thailand taxes expat living tax residency financial requirements in Thailand

Nov 3, 2025

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Bruce *****************

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Can anyone advise me if a need a TIN number living here full time ?

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The consensus among the comments is that a Tax Identification Number (TIN) is not required for expats living in Thailand full-time unless they have assessable income. TIN is only necessary for individuals who remit or earn taxable income. Additionally, having a TIN can facilitate various daily transactions even if not mandatory for all expats.

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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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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 **********

like what

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opening bank accounts. Getting VAT receipts stamped to claim back on tax.

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Gary **********

unless your running a business why would you be claiming vat

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Steve ****

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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 **********

honestly think you don't know what ya talking abart ya been reading to many stories, good night

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Gary **********

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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