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How do you pay taxes as a digital nomad in Thailand?
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Oct 7, 2025
7 months ago
Dominik **************
ORIGINAL POSTERNot directly VISA but maybe someone knows the answer - How do you pay taxes in Thailand? 🤔
As a digital nomad, I would prefer to pay my taxes in Thailand, rather then Europe 👌🏼 But how do you actually do that? I’ve been asking people I know for a few weeks now and everyone is just laughing 😂🤷🏼♂️ But I actually want to do it 🙏🏼
Is there like an online system that the taxes go through or do I need to walk with cash to some person? 😂🤨
ANY information will be appreciated 🙏🏼
As a digital nomad, I would prefer to pay my taxes in Thailand, rather then Europe 👌🏼 But how do you actually do that? I’ve been asking people I know for a few weeks now and everyone is just laughing 😂🤷🏼♂️ But I actually want to do it 🙏🏼
Is there like an online system that the taxes go through or do I need to walk with cash to some person? 😂🤨
ANY information will be appreciated 🙏🏼
TLDR : Answer Summary
To pay taxes in Thailand, foreign digital nomads need to be legally employed or have a registered company, which usually requires a work permit. Taxes are typically paid in the country where income is generated, and residency status plays a key role in determining tax obligations. For practical steps, individuals can visit the Thai Revenue Department for assistance or consult with a Thai accountant or lawyer, especially if there's a language barrier. In certain locations like Pattaya, you may be able to register at local government offices.
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Steve *******
Visit your local Tax Revenue office and ask them.
Bring an interpreter.
Bring an interpreter.
Marc ********
In Pattaya I saw you can sign up at City Hall
Sylvia ********
@Marc *******
the tax office is on Jomtien second roadMarc ********
@Sylvia *******
IDK but I saw at City Hall to register🤷Reply to
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Pete *******
Unfortunately you don’t get to choose where you pay taxes, governments decide for you. You will be taxed in the country where your income arises and you will be taxed in the country that you are tax resident.
Dominik **************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Pete ******
Soo spending 180+ days changes literally nothing 🤔 Fair enough 🤷🏼♂️Pete *******
@Dominik *************
spending 180 days inside the Kingdom in a calendar year means you are Thai tax resident. Being a Thai tax resident and having to pay Thai tax are two completely different scenarios.Tore *********
@Dominik *************
it definitely changes. But you have to consider both countries in terms of of income. Your tax may have to be be paid in home/employment country. Depends on the country in question. If you spend more than 180 days in Thailand, you are legally supposed to file any income in Thailand as well. IF its actually remitted or spent here. But dual tax agreements may allow you to deduct paid tax at home as tax credits (effectively no tax in Thailand, but still technically duty to report)
Wealth and investments however, you would only tax in Thailand if thats where you spend most of your time. Ans only on gains/remittances into Thailand
Tax is a complicated subject and depends on allot of factors.
If you are completely independent/not employed. And your clients are NOT Thai. You may be able to set up a structure where you pay tax only in Thailand IF you spend more than 180 days here.
It all depends on so many factors
Dominik **************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Tore ********
Woow! I really appreciate such a detailed response 🙏🏼💚Pete *******
@Tore ********
not quite accurate. You can legally be Thai tax resident and never have a Thai tax filing requirement. Tax residency just means you are subject to Thai tax law.Tore *********
@Pete ******
thats what I said. You only file IF you have assessable remittance or incomePete *******
@Tore ********
and tax residentReply to
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Dominik **************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Frank *********
I just assumed there exist a person who pays taxes in Thailand, so I can ask on fb from NepalReply to
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Michał ***********
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Ron ****
Foreigners can't just be freelancers, getting paid to their thai bank, and pay tax here. The DTV visa allows being a freelancer with a condition that he/she is paid to their foreign bank and pay taxes in the country their bank acc is in
Jim *******
@Ron ***
DTV will have no Thai bank account.Pete *******
@Ron ***
there is no condition of the visa for a DTV holder to pay any tax whatsoever. You are simply making things up.Tore *********
@Ron ***
technically incorrect.Dominik **************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Ron ***
Seriously? That’s fair enough 🤷🏼♂️ Thanks 🌝Reply to
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Michael ********
Just go to the Thai Revenue they are very helpful.
Eric **********
@Michael *******
You were fortunate.Eric **********
@Michael *******
Sadly their advice is often incorrect. Varies from office to office too.Michael ********
@Eric *********
It wasn't too complicated with me, I only had a pension I worked it out myself and they came to the same amount.Reply to
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Daniel **********
Contact Thai lawyer/ accountant
Dominik **************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Daniel *********
Fair enough 🤔Sylvia ********
@Dominik *************
first apply for a TIN number then after December you submit your income. Documents are all in thai so youll need an accountant to assistAaron *********
@Dominik *************
defo get a Thai accountant, and asap, the Thai tax authorities dont allow extensions on filing so you need to get everything sorted ahead of time. And good luck!Reply to
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Ron ****
To pay taxes in Thailand, you need to be legally employed, or have a registered company. Both require obtaining a work permit afaik
Sylvia ********
@Ron ***
I paid tax and have no permit or work. You register at the office and give your income figuresPete *******
@Ron ***
falseRon ****
@Pete ******
can you please explain what is false and why. Interested to knowPete *******
@Ron ***
to pay Tax in Thailand you must be tax resident and have assessable income. Assessable income includes foreign sourced remitted income and not just domestic income.Tore *********
@Ron ***
only “requirement” to be considered tax resident in Thailand is to spend over 180 days. However, you only need to submit tax return IF you have remittence or income that is “tax assessable”. To be confuse you even more, that doesn’t mean you end up actually paying tax.
Even retirees are considered tax residents. Visa type, work permit and company registration is completely irrelevant to determine if you are tax resident or not.
Ron ****
@Tore ********
okay perhaps paying tax is possible in the situation described by the OP. However, this work will be illegal in Thailand when a foreigner doesn't have a proper visa and the work permit. Will the immigration and labor office find out that the foreigner works illegally? Do they care?Tore *********
@Ron ***
where are you getting your facts from? Work permit doesn’t matter, visa doesn’t matter. Sure, cant work without work permit. But you can legally bring in money from legal work outside Thailand . Which would be subject to Thai Tax law when remitted into Thailand IF spending more than 180 days in Thailand. Regardless of what visa
Angy ********
@Ron ***
I paid taxes every year for my retirement, don't need to have work permit. You can go at tax office that belong to your residence address and submit the amount earned and they do all papers work for pay taxReply to
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Daniel *****
Stay longer than 181 days and pay
Pete *******
@Daniel ****
falseDaniel *****
@Pete ******
your beer told you that?Pete *******
@Daniel ****
the Thai Revenue Code tells us both what is the requirement.Reply to
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Dominik **************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Daniel ****
Yeaah, this will definitely happen. But what then? 😂Frangipani *******
@Dominik *************
the law came in 2024.Reply to
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