What are the implications of staying in Thailand for more than 180 days in a calendar year?

@Rob ********

Actually I've found the Thai Tax Office is best for asking questions. Not interested in paying for "this might happen" advice!

@Jim *******

No idea ,advisor is the best for this kind of questions.

@Rob ********

In my case I'm a retiree so I know Thailand will not be taxing my pension. The resources are there without having to pay big bucks to a tax advisor

@Craig ********

Mate I got a letter from the HMRC , they returned me the tax from the last two years, and I paid it in Thailand the tax amount Thailand required me to pay (because I live here the whole year), don't tell me that is wrong as I did with HMRC and with a legal advisor 🤣 (if you think it is wrong, ask HRMC, I am not the one who will explain you).

@Jared ********

yes you right, as I said, ask a tax advisor better , the rule is only for countries with double taxation treatments with Thailand (UK has one, Spain, and many countries in Europe, no idea about US).

@Rob ********

that’s incorrect. If you are paid your salary in the UK then you pay tax in the UK. The UK has a DTA with Thailand so any money you bring into Thailand is taxable but you will only pay tax if the rate of tax is higher than you paid in the UK. So in hindsight you don’t pay tax twice.

@Rob ********

be careful... this advice is not accurate for every country. Some countries require citizens to pay taxes in their home country no matter where their residence is.

For example - US citizens pay federal income tax on global income no matter where they live. There are some exceptions, ways to avoid, and loop holes but this is the basic level for average citizens. If someone works for a US company then federal taxes will be withheld. If a US citizen works for a foreign company they are required to report foreign income as well.

Thailand is looking to implement new tax laws that tax income of foreigners staying longer than 180 days in a calendar year but the details aren't finalized on what income will be included, how to calculate, etc. Either way, Thailand and USA have a tax treaty that allows taxes paid to USA to offset the income taxes here. So if the Thai tax rate is higher then would sill likely need to pay, if Thai tax rate is lower then no payments but still need to file.

But once again, the details of the tax changes have not been finalized. It's kinda crazy that they might implement something that is based on previous year rather than future years.