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How can I extend my stay in Thailand for an additional 180 days after traveling?

Apr 15, 2025
4 days ago
Adrian **********
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Had 4 days in kuala lumpur, flew back into phuket for a few days before going back to pattaya, no problem getting another 180 days, booyaa!
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The user shared their experience of traveling to Kuala Lumpur and returning to Phuket before heading back to Pattaya, successfully extending their stay in Thailand for another 180 days. The comments raised questions about the 90-day reporting requirement and the income tax implications for expats staying in Thailand over 180 days in one year, and discussed general experiences of traveling in Kuala Lumpur.
Lee ********
How was kl heard only good things. Only negative i hear is alcohol is expensive. Or western prices I should probably say.
Adrian **********
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@Lee *******
was a nice break but went solo and wasnt much to do apart from the few land marks i went to visit, 4 days was probably 2 to many. Only really found one area for drinking called bukit bintang, prices around same as pattaya really, nothing to pricey, food was much cheaper that thailand though.
Rich ********
Income tax implications?… as you are staying over 180 days in one year??
Adrian **********
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@Rich *******
pay my taxes in uk and have my tax return on email should it be needed
Rich ********
@Adrian *********
I thought if you stayed over 180 days you then had to pay income taxes in Thailand .. I’m probably wrong .. but I’m interested.. I’ve just got my DTV visa.. so would be great if I can stay longer than 6 months in a year .. I pay taxes in the uk too 🙌
Nick *******
@Rich *******
check with a Thai accountant but what I have been told: any amount withdrawn from an ATM over 4k per year, you owe Thai tax. If your home country has a treaty, then that amount paid to Thailand is deducted from USA etc. tax due.
Rich ********
@Nick ******
I know the UK has a tax treaty .. but so many rumours about 🤷‍♂️😆
Nick *******
@Rich *******
i want to give Thailand Tax. Helps them, says thanks for all the hot chix, and I get 100% credit on my USA, so why not?
Anonymous ******************
@Rich *******
DTA between UK and Thailand.

A Double Taxation Agreement (DTA) is a treaty between two countries that aims to prevent individuals or companies from being taxed on the same income in both countries.
Bart *******
did you do the 90 days report?
James ********
@Bart ******
if you are in Thailand for 90 straight days, you are REQUIRED to file with Thai Immigration a 90 day report. Period 🩸
Bart *******
Adrian **********
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@Bart ******
yes, did my 2nd one 2 days before i left so as not to habe any issues
Andi ***********
Booyah! Indeed..exactly how it should be