Does the 180-day rule for tax implications in Thailand reset each calendar year or is it calculated rolling from time of entry?

Aug 7, 2024
5 months ago
Steve *****
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Hi does anyone know if the 180 days or less to avoid tax implications start from each calendar year Jan to Dec? Or is it rolling fron time of entry? For example you arrive in beginning of November get 60 days extend another 30 and your now at start of Feb. Does that mean you only have 90 days max left until November or 120/130 days from the new calendar year?
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The 180-day rule for determining tax residency in Thailand is based on a calendar year, running from January to December. Any foreigner who stays in Thailand for 180 days or more during this period may be considered a tax resident. The comments suggest that while this rule exists, it is often not strictly enforced, especially for expats, due to the complexities and costs involved with their taxation in relation to closed-border agreements.
Nippanut ***************
False belief
Nick ************
Greg *********
Many countries have a double taxation treaty (my country the U.S. is one), so it may not affect you at all.
Bart **************
Taxation goes by calendar year.
Jim ********
It's been 180 days in a calendar year for many many years but never enforced for expats as the cost involved far outweighs anything they'd get back due to the complicated Dual Tax Agreements between countries. Don't worry about counting days, it's never going to happen!
Nick ************
@Jim *******
agreed. More cost involved than they would get back.
Peter *********
@Jim *******
agreed mate 👍
John **********
180 days or more in any calendar year makes you a tax resident
Neil *********
It’s 180 days during tax or for ease call it calendar year, it’s also cumulative in total not consecutive days.
Jim ********
@Steve ****
No, not at all. The only thing they are changing is the loophole which allowed very rich Thais to keep profits overseas for twelve months before bringing them into Thailand to avoid tax.
Steve *****
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@Jim *******
is this not what they are proposing to change?
Jim ********
@Neil ********
It's been that way for many years but expats not earning money here have never paid tax and that's not about to change
Sue **********
@Neil ********
Thats the truth. Most don‘t realize
Peter *********
Don't worry the plus 180 days tax will never be enforced lol TIT
Peter **********
@Peter ********
You never know… Some day the USA might invade Thailand for no good reason, implement their interpretation of “democracy” and then start to hunt down non-taxpayers to fund their war machine. 😉

(Oh! What have I done???) 🤣
Brandon ************
It's throughout the tax year, so January through December
Peter **********
@Brandon ***********
Correct.

It’s “180 days in a tax year” which for most people equals a calendar year Jan 1 - Dec 31.
Steve *****
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@Brandon ***********
so it’s a real benefit to come around that November time as it benefits the amount of days! 👌
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