What are the implications of spending 180 days in Thailand regarding tax residency for foreigners?

@Ian *********

that's not quite true. If any assessable income you bring into Thailand is 120k baht or more then you are legally obliged to file a tax return. It's only within the tax return the dual tax agreement comes into play in this respect, it allows you to claim a credit against Thai tax for any tax already paid on the assessable income you bring in.

Anonymous participant 722 90 days report last week took 7 mins and is free! Easier than going through airport security lol

Anonymous participant 167 well it's interesting if you're spending less than 180 days in that other country why should we be paying taxes there? Most countries don't have worldwide taxation....

@Waqar *******

That's your excuse, not the reality. You become a tax resident when you spend 180 days or more in Thailand within a calendar year, regardless of whether you have a Thai bank account. Money brought into Thailand is not only considered when transferred by bank; it also includes credit card spending and cash. If the authorities decide to enforce this more strictly, they will. Thailand has already signed the CRS, which is a significant change compared to previous years. And do not forget: they can go back up to 10 years to check whether you reported income when you were required to. Not everyone, even tax residents, will need to pay taxes (Treaties and so ones) but hiding behind the "I don't have a Thai bank account and I'm evading taxes worldwide" excuse will not work for long.

@Waqar *******

incorrect

@John *********

how do they know it's over 120k when you don't have a bank account :D

@John *********

it’s complex enough you forgot one )

@Rok *******

how many Thais do you know that pay tax ??? 7%

@Sefton *******

This is true. I've been here 20 years, and the only people who pay tax are the people with work permits.

@Sefton *******

any links to their clarification?