How can foreigners obtain a Thai Tax Identification Number (TIN)?

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Someone has asked a simple question and everyone has to pick on him ..why can't someone just tell him or not bother commenting..59 comments for 1 question❓unreal

Go to thai tax office🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️

You don’t need one

I go my Tax ID through Frank Legal & Tax

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Ok, so you've read all the dumb comments, how about I give you the correct information from lived experience 👍

You need to visit the revenue office, preferably in person with your Thai partner, if you have one. Dress well and be polite, as always in Thailand. They will ask why you need a tax number. You will need a legitimate reason (support partner, work, pay tax on foreign income etc). Tourists will get refused. Take every single bit of evidence and ID you have.

That's the proper way to do it.

With my House book and pink card (which has the House book registration number on it, I do get a the local land tax bill (or maybe it based on the structure rather than the land my wife owns). Income is a different story.

Umm. Google

7-11

Good question.

Page the Oracle will advise.

What benefit u get as foreign with this ID tax ?

7eleven

At the Revenue Department of the province where you stay.

I rocked up with a copy of my statements from Wise for my transfers to my Thai bank account, and a summary of the relevant transactions in a spreadsheet table, copies of ALL the pages in my passport and other supporting documents for my deductions..

And then the lady did her calculations, I got my tax ID and paid my tax.

Easy peasy.

open google maps in your town and check where the closest "revenue office" is. They most certainly want some papers like passport (copies) and TM30 ... perhaps copy of the housebook where you are living.

It is cost free, and no reason to hire an agent or something anyway.

To obtain a Thai Tax Identification Number (TIN), foreigners must apply in person at a local office of the Thai Revenue Department in Thailand, usually the office nearest to their registered address. The application is done by completing Form L.P. 10.1 and submitting supporting documents such as a passport, valid visa, and proof of address in Thailand (for example a rental agreement, residence certificate, or house registration). In some cases, proof of employment, business activity, or income may also be requested. The process is generally straightforward, and the tax ID is often issued on the same day at no cost. If you are employed by a Thai company, the company’s HR department usually handles the application for you, while business owners or retirees may apply themselves or through an accountant or legal representative using a power of attorney. The Thai Tax ID is permanent and is required for filing taxes, operating a business, or for individuals who stay in Thailand long enough to become tax residents.

Why should / would normal farangs in Thailand pay 1 Satang of tax? 🤔

Probably in order to try to hide anything illegal.

Wow you are all wrong if he or you have a pink ID card it’s on there.

From your employer??

This question often arises, and many advise not to pursue it. I visited the local tax office as I hold stocks and shares in the UK. I informed Hargreaves Lansdown that I was now residing in Thailand and was told that until I obtained a Thai tax ID (TIN), I could not take any action with my funds. While I could sell my assets, I was unable to transfer the proceeds out of the account. Obtaining the TIN was straightforward, and once I provided the number to my broker, Hargreaves Lansdown, everything was resolved.

Tax office i guess

Many people have brought into the social media beat up

I got my Tax ID before doing a return... I used Carl Turner at

Why would you want one even thai people don't pay tax

Tax revenue office but they often ask to declare tax for previous year.

If you are not going to pay tax for 2025 go in jan-march 2027 and say you want to pay tax for 2026 and they will give you tax id.

Good luck to you getting your tax ID i gave up as they refused to give me one..

What for ?

Tax office