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Do I need to pay tax in Thailand if I’ve been on a DTV for over 180 days?

DTV Visa Tax Residency Thailand Tax Rules Expat Taxation Foreign Income Tax 184 Day Rule

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

asked Nov 11, 2026

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Does anyone on a DTV pay tax according to the 180 day rule?

I’m on a DTV and of course employment is prohibited within Thailand, but I work online and told the embassy this when applying and was accepted so I know this is okay. 

I’ve been here all year and I’m aware the tax residency has no link to your visa, so my question is - is anyone actually submitting a tax return if they’ve been here for more than 180 days? 

(I’ve contacted the UK and they have said I am not to pay tax to the UK, the money is earned online, no link to the UK, haven’t been back there, i have no ties there - they’ve told me to pay tax in thailand) 

If anyone’s in the same situation or can give me some guidance that would be great - I of course don’t want to get into any trouble with the thai government lol

Answer summary

This thread discusses the tax obligations for individuals on a Thai DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) who have been in the country for over 180 days. The main focus is on whether they need to submit a tax return and pay taxes on foreign income or only on remittances brought into Thailand. Contributors share varying opinions and experiences, suggesting that while some pay taxes on things they bring into the country, others indicate that taxes on foreign income may not be a requirement. It's recommended to consult with tax professionals for personalized guidance.

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Dianne ********

Please have a look at Expat Tax. Carl Turner gives alot of free advice and has done some interesting webinars - check his website. There are many nuances and rules differ depending on the source of the income. Thailand taxes residents on remittances with some interesting exemptions and inclusions. I sat through one of these webinars, he covered a lot of questions. This is where to go for further info.

8 hours ago

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

I am on the Thailand privilege card and have contacted them, they will assist in getting a TIN from Revenue office tax filing for 2026 will start from Jan 2027. I am in the same situation as you where I have foreign income and am not a tax resident of my home country as I am 183 days out of the country

8 hours ago

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

Every time I read these posts, it seems no one actually knows if you pay tax on full salary or just what you remit. Its probably best to go a tax advisor in Thailand

9 hours ago

Mark *****

Nope

9 hours ago

Justin ********

It is a CRIME in Thailand to reply to this thread. Best bet is to not worry or care since they criminalized talking about it

10 hours ago

John *****

@Justin *******

land of everything is illegal and legal at the same time lol

3 hours ago

ZenMa******

@Justin *******

lol

10 hours ago

John **********

I think you need to talk to tax agents in Thailand and the UK. I think most countries expect you to have a country of tax residency. Also I suspect you still will have UK bank accounts and eligibility to a UK pension one day you have to consider whether changing your tax residency to Thailand is wise from a UK tax perspective. You need to get this advice early before you trigger a taxable event without realising it. I think Thailand treats you as a tax resident if you have been in the country for 180 days in a year and you have to lodge a return. But get advice first.

10 hours ago

Toni *******

Kinda stupid question? You are tax resident and you do the report. Then, you wait and see if you need to pay or not. You really think someone online can answer you, since you have to do the report and the revenue office tells you how it is

Andrew ********

Nah we good

ZenMa******

your life must be frustrated man... Hope you will get better soon

10 hours ago

Toni *******

@ZenMa******

good luck for you too, hope some day you dont need to hide behind anonymous sheit because feeling embarrasing

9 hours ago

Onjas *******

@Toni ******

Many people here somehow think they don't need to pay taxes and can do whatever they want, just because it's not their home country

10 hours ago

SwiftRasp*********

@Onjas ******

it depends on the tax treaty with you country

8 hours ago

Toni *******

@Onjas ******

tax report doesnt mean paying taxes, its just a report that the law requires. Tax residency doesnt automatically mean you need to pay taxes to thailand. Most people dont know the difference between report and paying to thailand

9 hours ago

Onjas *******

Yes, I got the TIN and do the tax declarations on the money I transferred into / used in Thailand. You don't need to pay taxes on your salary, only on the money you transfer into Thailand by paying for stuff or withdrawing if you stay longer than 180 days.

11 hours ago

Jay *******

@Onjas ******

What if you transfer in money that you already had before you became a tax resident? i.e. your savings that you had earned in years before you became a tax resident, so it's not earnings you are bringing in but rather capital. I had read that you don't need to pay tax on this money (not saying you don't need to still file a form)

7 hours ago

BlueElep********

@Jay ******

just keep all the documents data to prove it ... and look to separate as possible any income from any savings from the transfer

6 hours ago

ZenMa******

@Onjas ******

amazing first helpful comment in this thread. Thanks mate

10 hours ago

Ross *********

@ZenMa******

I confirm. I do the same. Just search for the tax office closer to your residence and ask for paying taxes, they help you

9 hours ago

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

I think most people who shift their tax liability to Thailand are doing so because it’s cheaper than their home country.

That’s the only type of people I know who are paying their tax in Thailand.

11 hours ago