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

Apr 6, 2026
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Paul *******
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Hi, does anybody know how and where to obtain a Thai Tax Id.
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To obtain a Thai Tax Identification Number (TIN), foreigners must apply in person at a local office of the Thai Revenue Department closest to their registered address in Thailand. The application process involves filling out Form L.P. 10.1 and providing necessary documents like a passport, valid visa, and proof of address (such as a rental agreement). Typically, the TIN is issued on the same day at no cost. It is important to note that having a TIN is often required for filing taxes or conducting business in Thailand.
Andy **********
Here we go

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
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Gregory ********
Go to thai tax office🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️🤦‍♂️
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Brook ********
You don’t need one
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Marvin *************
I go my Tax ID through Frank Legal & Tax
@https://www.facebook.com/FRA*****************************
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Rick ***********
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.
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Roger **********
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.
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Kenneth *********
Umm. Google
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Tohksic ******
7-11
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Peter **********
Good question.

Page the Oracle will advise.
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Denis **********
What benefit u get as foreign with this ID tax ?
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Anthony ******
7eleven
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Jean ************
At the Revenue Department of the province where you stay.
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Marianne ********
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.
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Angelo ***********
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.
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Joe **********
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.
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Jochen *******
Why should / would normal farangs in Thailand pay 1 Satang of tax? 🤔

Probably in order to try to hide anything illegal.
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Marianne ********
Jochen Recht I save money by paying tax in Thailand, as the tax brackets and deductions are far better for my situation here in Thailand than back home.
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Jochen *******
Marianne Holmen I save money by NOT paying any taxes anywhere. 🤷🏽‍♂️🤦🏽‍♂️🤫🤣😂
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Marianne ********
Jochen Recht I like how you hearted your own comment.

Good for you if you can avoid taxes legally.

I can't, so paying taxes in Thailand makes perfect sense to me.
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Johnny ********
Jochen Recht This may be to avoid double taxation for example, or if you receive income outside of Thailand, those who pay your income they may require your Thai TIN number before your income is paid out.
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Jan ************
Wow you are all wrong if he or you have a pink ID card it’s on there.
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Jean ************
Jan van Ingen TIN number is specific and is delivered by the Revenue Department.
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Jan ************
Jean Pacquement no wrong I went last year to revenue departement and he asked for my pink id and pointed to the number on it and that was the number he needed he said that’s your TIN number so telling me he is wrong?
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Peter ****************
Jan van Ingen No, not always. The number on the yellow housebook and pink ID-card are the same, but not always the same as your/a TIN number. Long ago it happened more, but it's also the sequence. I had the housbook and pink ID-card long before I got my TIN number. Showed the book and card in the revenue office, but gave me a total different number for my TIN.
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Paul *******
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Jan van Ingen What do you mean Jan. I have a pink ID card. What is on there?
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George *********
From your employer??
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Gerald ********
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.
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Jan **********
Tax office i guess
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Wazza ********
Many people have brought into the social media beat up
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Dave ********
I got my Tax ID before doing a return... I used Carl Turner at
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Stephen ********
Dave Ranson Yeah but there's advice from lawyers not to use him because he's ripping off expats. Getting ID and filing unnecessary tax returns and charging minimum 10,000 baht! Best to stay clear of him
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Ivan *********
Why would you want one even thai people don't pay tax
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Marianne ********
Ivan Glossop I save money by paying tax to Thailand.
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Motivate*********
Ivan Glossop Many institutions require tax residency certificate so might be problem not to hold any.

I havent paid income taxes until I was 40 but recently more and more institutions ask for it so I decided to do it in Thailand.
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Motivate*********
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.
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Darcy *************
Good luck to you getting your tax ID i gave up as they refused to give me one..
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Ant ***********
What for ?
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Marianne ********
Ant W Tailor I save around 170 000 baht a year by paying taxes in Thailand and gettig a refund on taxes paid in my home country.

Seems dumb to not do that...

More people should look into it, honestly.
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Paul *******
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I need it to open a bank account in Singapore.
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Roger ********
Paul Arkes Now that is the first good reason I've heard for registering
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Tore *********
Roger Lorton really? The best reason for Thailand tax residency is “Remittance bases tax system”. Very very beneficial vs having a western country as primary tax residence…..
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Tore *********
Paul Arkes you go to your local Revenue department office. Takes a few minutes. Bring financial documents showing you remitted money to Thailand. Or spend money i Thailand.

If thai bank account, just bring a bank statement. (And ID of course)

Singapore allows you bank account at non resident?
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Paul *******
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Tore Valberg yes, DBS treasure.
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Mat *********
Ant W Tailor why not? I like guys who answer like you did. You are so helpful!
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Elías ********
Mat Matulka it's a valid question. Many foreigners, especially those not working, aren't elegible to pay taxes in Thailand even if they wanted to.
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Jørgen ********
Elías Molina No. But according to the new law from last year, any foreigners that reside in Thailand more than 180 Daye in a year, is taxable in Thailand.

Therefore, they must get a TIN number, and deklarer any money they transferer to Thailand from oversees.

I did mine at the local tax office last week. They did all the paperwork for me, including the paper stating that I did not have to pay any tax of it, as it was already taxed in my home country.

Was told to come back next year in February, for next year's evaluation.
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Ant ***********
Mat Matulka

People need to do their research

Unless you have a business here or bringing in excessive money from overseas , it is a waste of time getting one !!!
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BC ********
Ant W Tailor waste of money ??? Seems you got massively scammed paying for your tax id.

Besides, the id has other uses than what you may think. For use abroad.
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BC Farang

Scammed for what 🤣

Not needed
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Angelo ***********
Ant W Tailor You need a tax ID to write bills/invoices. No idea why you are troll answering a question with stupid comments, when you obviously do not even know the correct answer.
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Ant ***********
Angelo Schneider

As I said

If it’s for a business , or if you have a business - yes you need one !!
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Angelo ***********
Ant W Tailor Yes, and you still did not answer the question, but give useless comments. You have nothing better to do than to make other peoples live miserable?

Which part of: the poster needs a tax ID, and it is not YOUR business to know/ask WHY he needs it - don't you grasp?
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BC ********
Ant W Tailor so what are you talking about "waste of money" ?
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Ant ***********
BC Farang

In another group a person was asking if

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baht was a good price to to get a Tax ID through an agent !
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BC ********
Ant W Tailor if you do it yourself it is free, or 40 - 80 baht fee.. can't really remember. Definitely not more than 100 baht.
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David *******
Tax office
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