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How can I obtain a tax ID in Thailand if I don't speak Thai?

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May 13, 2025

a year ago

Anonymous *************

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For those on the DTV wanting a tax ID, I went into the office in my district today with google translate in hand (no one speaks English in any revenue office) they were extremely nice I had my Tax ID in 5 minutes. I had filled out the form in advance and used google to translate it, and my girlfriend was on standby to talk to one of the reps in case things didn't go well. They couldn't have gone better. I already had "need tax ID don't speak Thai" translated on my phone when I walked in. The guard and rep who got my ID was very interested in English, how I used Google Translate and the United States.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A user successfully obtained a Tax ID in Thailand while on a DTV visa, sharing their experience in a language barrier situation. They used Google Translate for the paperwork and received assistance from a Thai-speaking girlfriend. This demonstrates that even without Thai language skills, acquiring a Tax ID can be streamlined by preparing in advance. There were also comments discussing the necessity of a bank account for the TIN application and references to the US-Thailand tax treaty, especially Article 15 regarding income tax exemptions.

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David ********

Why would you think it's difficult ? If you go to the correct office it's a 5 minute task. Most people don't bother as it's not required to file tax at this point and who will check you have filed or not filed. Like most things in Thailand farang think it is such a difficult thing like a motorcycle licence most done bother because they must produce the right documents but again it's so simple

a year ago

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@David *******

Not quite sure how you come up with the statement ‘not required to file tax at this point’. The law is absolutely clear about that, you spend 183 days per year in Thailand, you become a Thailand tax resident. If OP spends those days per year in Thailand and if there is income brought into Thailand, it must be declared. Especially those on remote work DTVs should get a TIN and declare, it’s super easy, the Thai tax declaration isn’t hard, there are even a few deductibles you can use, e.g. buying Thai stocks or donating to hospitals etc.

a year ago

David ********

Anonymous participant 291 And if your country have a tax treaty and the income is already taxed there is no need for tax again

a year ago

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David ********

Anonymous ******************

To be clear, have you gone through any tax treaty documents between the US and TH to see if any articles apply to your income?

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Article 15 should be interesting to many people who have income arising from business outside of Thailand and don't have this income funneled through a Thai bank account. I believe it's exempt from taxes in Thailand under the treaty.

a year ago

Anonymous ******************

Thanks for posting this. I need a TIN to file a tax form next year. Do you have a bank account? The accountant I asked about the TIN application sent me a checklist and it includes bank account. It's a bit of a catch 22 when they want you to file the return, even if zero tax bc reciprocal, but you might not be able to open a bank account on DTV.

a year ago

Bob **********

Anonymous participant 386 who are they ??that want you to file ??

a year ago

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Bob **********

Can I obtain a Thai TIN number if I have a DTV and stay for more than 180 days?

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a year ago

What should I do if I have no tax return to provide for my DTV application as an online worker?

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a year ago