Do you have to declare income and pay taxes in Thailand with a DT Visa?

@Andy ***********

on a side note, I can’t imagine it being strictly enforced to be honest. Even with the majority of their own population it’s not.

@Richie-Rich *******

That's a general overview, but not strictly true. Every individual situation is different

I think the more definitive answer is what I found online:

If you are living in Thailand for at least 180 days and are earning income from overseas, you will be classed as a Thai tax resident and you will need to pay income taxes in Thailand.

@Paul ******

it's Thailand where is it that simple. Thai who are not good with English will always try to "shoooo you away" that's just how the culture is. Of course there are the exceptions. Hence my explanation in the post ask for the manager.Its easy to walk away and critise or complain but many westerners have opened accounts now and it is up to us to lead the way. Stop being negative there are lots of westerners on board get on or get off

@David *******

That's what people do, but it won't help if an employee just knows "work permit" and that's it. Many banks have policies where they won't open accounts for foreigners without work permits and the only thing you can do is try another bank or branch of the same bank.

Of course, one should always walk in with a certificate of residence, as that's a firm requirement, but one would think bank staff would tell an applicant "here's what we require" rather than shooing them away (which so often occurs).

@Paul ******

it depends on how the applicant is approaching the bank. You can just go in with a visa and ask to open an account. It will be a no. You need more documents than that. It's like applying for a long term visa and just showing you passport. The answer is no. Be educated about what you are applying for and talk more than 2 words to staff if they are unsure ask for the manager usually they speak English. Explain your situation DTV they have probably never heard of. You are living here and require an account to transfer money from your country and pay bills here. It's not that hard if you adjust your attitude. You are not walking into a bank in your country make adjustments for that and be patient

9-thailand-to-implement-stringent-compliance-regulations-for-new-bank-accounts?

@Henrik ****

DTV holders can stay several months, but despite this, most banks aren't issuing accounts to DTV holders at least not at this time. Most banks prefer to deal only with foreigners holding work permits. Some exceptions apply, but if you show up with a visa that doesn't have a work permit attached, it can be difficult to find a bank who will deal with you. This was already the case years ago, but has been getting progressively more difficult in recent years.

90 - 95 % of those who ask, are turned down.

As everyone can see from the daily posts about that.

DTV is a touristvisa, and most banks only give acconts to people on long term visa, who have a permanent Thaiadress, and stayed for several months.

@Henrik ****

yes it is... I know people who have already got one using this visa

@Martino ******

Dangerous advice, LOL. There is no tax law. You're panicking over a nothing Burger.

@Paul ******

I'm only stating the law, not what will actually happen. With advanced technology it would be possible to trace ATM withdrawals made by foreigners, the same as foreign cash exchanges, but I agree the cost involved versus the amount of tax which could be recovered would make the exercise uneconomical.

@Paul ******

Tourism is not affected. Tourists are not tax residents of Thailand

@Paul ******

Please stop giving dangerous advice. Best thing is to respect the law and avoid problems

@Andy ***********

They can't even enforce tax on their own citizens. They certainly don't have the capability of tracking down a farang who withdraws money from an ATM in Thailand and tries to steal part of it from them. Besides, they already take 220 Baht from every withdrawal.

Being Thailand, if they ever did enforce this, you'd simply need to bribe the person doing the enforcing and then it would be problem solved.

@Andy ***********

Doubtful they'll be able to enforce it. It will destroy tourism and the economy so they won't.

Anonymous participant If you haven't paid tax on it, and it's classed as assessable income (and you're in the country for more than 180 days)