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What are the implications of staying in Thailand for more than 180 days regarding tax residency and visa requirements?
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Mar 14, 2026
2 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERLeaving every 6 months
Guys i thought we had to leave every 6 months to avoid being a tax resident, but after researching i’ve seen that if you’re in thailand for more than 180 days within a year, regardless of if you leave every 6 months, then you are a tax resident. is this true? + if it is does anyone know the reason as to why we have to leave every 6 months and reenter? i’m just curious
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Guys i thought we had to leave every 6 months to avoid being a tax resident, but after researching i’ve seen that if you’re in thailand for more than 180 days within a year, regardless of if you leave every 6 months, then you are a tax resident. is this true? + if it is does anyone know the reason as to why we have to leave every 6 months and reenter? i’m just curious
thanksss
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion revolves around the implications of staying in Thailand for more than 180 days and how it relates to tax residency. Many participants confirm that spending more than 180 days makes one a tax resident under Thai law, regardless of their visa status. There is also clarification that the requirement to leave every 6 months pertains to visa regulations and does not directly influence tax residency. Various comments address the nuances of tax obligations, potential double taxation agreements (DTA), and personal experiences related to tax filing as foreign residents.
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ORIGINAL POSTERYouGetTheHorn what?
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how much you got?
how much you got?
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Phil ******
Dtv has a requirement to leave Thailand. Re tax dont worry but seek professional advice.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Lucas *********
you mean i’ve asked**** anonymously? and what? i don’t want everyone from this site having direct access to my facebook, bore offLucas **********
Anonymous participant *laughs at you anonymously ...
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Dragan **********
This is why better get retirement visa if you can .
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Dragan *********
i’m 26🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣Dragan **********
Anonymous participant then you pay tax .
Or leave before 6 months and re enter
Or leave before 6 months and re enter
Luit *****************
@Dragan *********
you mean reenter after staying out of the country the rest of the year, just as a digital nomad normally does.Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Luit ****************
i didn’t get my visa to be a digital nomad tho, i got it to train muay thai long term. working online is just something i do so i can stay here. i hope i don’t face problems when reentering, im literally here doing what my visa is meant forLuit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer Strictly you are not allowed to do remote work now, but practically I don't expect any problems.
For remote working DTV workcation would have been the better option.
For remote working DTV workcation would have been the better option.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Luit ****************
this is 100% a misunderstanding when going with the soft power route because i literally told the embassy when i applied that i will teach english online when i outlined how i will financially support myself while training, so they knew and accepted me anywayReply to
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Luit *****************
DTV is a tourist visa, you are expected to stay up to 180 days and then just leave.
Because there are no restrictions you can come back immediately, bur that is not how they meant the visa.
Also there is no real link at all between DTV and tax rules.
The only connection that might be there is that a real digital nomad would not stay over 180 days a year in any country to prevent become tax resident, because that happens in a lot of countries when you stay about 180 days.
Becoming tax resident does not mean you have to pay tax, that depends on a lot of things like DTA.
But even when DTA prevents paying tax, it might still be necessary to file tax.
The only way to prevent is just don't stay over 179 days in a calendar year like a real digital nomad and spend the next at least 180 days in other countries before coming back.
Because there are no restrictions you can come back immediately, bur that is not how they meant the visa.
Also there is no real link at all between DTV and tax rules.
The only connection that might be there is that a real digital nomad would not stay over 180 days a year in any country to prevent become tax resident, because that happens in a lot of countries when you stay about 180 days.
Becoming tax resident does not mean you have to pay tax, that depends on a lot of things like DTA.
But even when DTA prevents paying tax, it might still be necessary to file tax.
The only way to prevent is just don't stay over 179 days in a calendar year like a real digital nomad and spend the next at least 180 days in other countries before coming back.
Luit *****************
@John ****
Of course it is possible for a DTV holder to become tax resident, but the DTV is not meant for people staying continuously.You can even become tax resident on visa exemption, but that will become more and more difficult the way they enforce the rules for visa exemption
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@John ****
I think it still might be possible on visa exempt, especially for some offshore workers that repeatedly stay some weeks in Thailand and then work some weeks outside.Since every visit then is a short stay there is nothing really against visa exempt, but Immigration als might stop that category.
And yes you can stay almost continiously and personally I don't see them change that even when it is not the intention of the visa.
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Freddie *********
Has anyone ever once actually paid tax on dtv visa?
Luit *****************
@Freddie ********
You not pay tax on a visa. For tax office your visa is irrelevant.Anonymous *************
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that’s what i want to know 🤣Reply to
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Ove ********************
Artikel 23. Elimination of double taxation.
Lachlan **********
because they say so
Fran *******
Good luck even being able to pay taxes, you simply cannot even if you wanted due to the nature of your income. It seems like they prefer the atm fees as a tax instead of actual tax. Let them be
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@John ****
i mean those atm fees are awful like taxes in a wayFran *******
@John ****
not my point but okReply to
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@Fran ******
Why should you not be able to pay tax due to the nature of your income? Who told you that crap?Fran *******
@Luit ****************
go and try to pay tax while on dtvLuit *****************
@Fran ******
I have no intention at the moment to become tax resident, but DTV holders have not some special type of income that makes it unable to pay tax on.Fran *******
@Luit ****************
how does that work?Luit *****************
@Fran ******
just explain what makes income from DTV holders so special that they cannot pay tax on it.Reply to
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Leong ****
Tax and visa residency are two separate things.
Anonymous ******************
Then what is the point of leaving after 6 months, when you can do an extension at immigration, if does not affect your taxes status ?
Luit *****************
Anonieme deelnemer 832 The point of leaving after 180 days, not 6 months is that DTV is a tourist visa on which you are supposed for stays up to 180 days.
They don't expect you to come back immediately, but they did not prevent this in any way.
For living in Thailand other visa are meant, not having the 180 day limit.
So the point of the 180 days is that for the purposes the visa is designed it is long enough.
They don't expect you to come back immediately, but they did not prevent this in any way.
For living in Thailand other visa are meant, not having the 180 day limit.
So the point of the 180 days is that for the purposes the visa is designed it is long enough.
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ORIGINAL POSTERAnonymous participant 832 i think you can only do the extension once, you have to pay and show proof of the 500k again, easier to just leave but yeah i dont get the point of it
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idiots******
Dont complicate your life. If you dont have a bank account here and even if you do and don't transact large amounts just ignore this nonsense.
Luit *****************
idiotsomchai This might work, but keep in mind it is a risk, and the curent PM is not exactly known as foreigner friendly.
Luit *****************
@John ****
I agree mostly it takes long time in Thailand to arrange laws to be changed.Reply to
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สมองควาย ******
Don’t think too much
Trustworthy***********
Yes it’s true and because they say so 😄
Lindsey.Gr**********
I lived in Thailand for 10 years without ever filing a tax report or claiming any tax returns. Bottom line don't sweat everything you read online. As long as you're not violating visa rules you're good. 🍻
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Lindsey.Graham.co.th on what visa?
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Andrew ********
Yes its correct and you leave every 6 months because thats the way its set up for dtv
Lynn *****
reminding you to not get too comfortable :P and get on some other visas sooner
Marek ***********
183 days + makes you a tax resident. In 2023 thailand joined bank account reporting. So they will receive and send all bank information about tax residents +. For example Malaysia has already started investigating tax residents who received money on foreign bank accounts but haven't declared them.
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@Marek **********
No, 180 days and up makes you tax resident in Thailand, not 183 like in some other countries.Reply to
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You are talking about 2 totally different things.
1.The 6 months are referring to the Visa.
2. When you stay 183+ days in a country you become a tax resident. Everywhere in the world and depending on double taxation agreement
1.The 6 months are referring to the Visa.
2. When you stay 183+ days in a country you become a tax resident. Everywhere in the world and depending on double taxation agreement
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@Andreas *******
visa is 180 days, not 6 months, tax residency in Thailand is 180 days and up in a calendar year, not 183 like in many countries.Reply to
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ORIGINAL POSTERthank you all for your replies but i’m even more confused lol. i understand i am a tax resident if i am here for more than 180 days & i have no ties to the UK which will make me a tax resident there anymore. but then people are saying you’re a tourist on a tourist visa and they too haven’t paid tax here. people also saying if you don’t have a bank account then you can’t pay, this is so confusing. are you guys who are working on a DTV just not paying tax at all? or paying tax in your home country? i just find this so confusing and i definitely don’t want to get in trouble with not paying my taxes
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Anonymous participant There are different kind of people.
Some with good advice, like visit the Revenue Office in Thailand and explain your situation and income.
And Digital Nomads who confuse every body by telling you are not in Thailand when you work, 180 days is not 180 days but 6 months, Tax is depending on tax rules, you are a tourist, you need residency
and lots of other stories, I missed: " I never pay tax, so do as I do"
Please do not confuse pay tax with jump of the 21st floor balcony.
Some with good advice, like visit the Revenue Office in Thailand and explain your situation and income.
And Digital Nomads who confuse every body by telling you are not in Thailand when you work, 180 days is not 180 days but 6 months, Tax is depending on tax rules, you are a tourist, you need residency
and lots of other stories, I missed: " I never pay tax, so do as I do"
Please do not confuse pay tax with jump of the 21st floor balcony.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ******
okay🤣 i’ll contact the thai Revenue Office and ask them what i’m to do, i think that’s for the best lol. the last thing i want is to get into trouble in this country, thank you!Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant let me know what you find out
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Staying more than 180 will make you a tax resident of any given country (or at least most of them).
The 180 days for each entry under your DTV visa isn’t related with tax regulations, two different things
The 180 days for each entry under your DTV visa isn’t related with tax regulations, two different things
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@Gali *********
I agree with you these two are not direct related, in fact with one stay of 180 days on DTV in a calendar year you already become tax resident, because tax residency is starting at 180 days in Thailand, not 180+ and also not 183+ as in a lot of countries.Reply to
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> 180 days in country = tax resident.
You only pay on what you remit and if you remit money that has already been taxed in the country where money originates + have DTA with Thailand, you don’t pay.
I’ve had conflicting reports from lawyers about the meaning of remittance, specifically whether credit card purchases count (only spoke to 2 but one said yes it’s tax liable, another said no it’s transfers, physical cash, ATM).
Up to you to file but it’s worth mentioning that the revenue department (arguably the best, most well funded, and most organized Thai ministry) just hired *hundreds* more employees to specifically look at foreigners and foreign earned income.
It’s not crazy though either. For example if you remitted like 500k-600k baht to Thailand, you get deductions for living expenses & local insurance (health or life to a certain limit) and you pay something like ~15,000-18,000 baht. It’s not crazy unless you are remitting a ton.
It’s a very simple progressive tax rate.
0-150k = 0%
150-300k = 5%
300-500k = 10%
500-750k = 15%
750-1mill = 20%
1-2 mill = 25%
2-5 mill = 30%
5 mill and up = 35%
The penalties for not paying are 200% tax owed, +1.5% monthly interest and if found guilty of tax avoidance (purposefully) you can face like 3 years in jail. But up to you and your risk tolerance. I also understand some people waiting to see what happens and for even further clarity on details.
You only pay on what you remit and if you remit money that has already been taxed in the country where money originates + have DTA with Thailand, you don’t pay.
I’ve had conflicting reports from lawyers about the meaning of remittance, specifically whether credit card purchases count (only spoke to 2 but one said yes it’s tax liable, another said no it’s transfers, physical cash, ATM).
Up to you to file but it’s worth mentioning that the revenue department (arguably the best, most well funded, and most organized Thai ministry) just hired *hundreds* more employees to specifically look at foreigners and foreign earned income.
It’s not crazy though either. For example if you remitted like 500k-600k baht to Thailand, you get deductions for living expenses & local insurance (health or life to a certain limit) and you pay something like ~15,000-18,000 baht. It’s not crazy unless you are remitting a ton.
It’s a very simple progressive tax rate.
0-150k = 0%
150-300k = 5%
300-500k = 10%
500-750k = 15%
750-1mill = 20%
1-2 mill = 25%
2-5 mill = 30%
5 mill and up = 35%
The penalties for not paying are 200% tax owed, +1.5% monthly interest and if found guilty of tax avoidance (purposefully) you can face like 3 years in jail. But up to you and your risk tolerance. I also understand some people waiting to see what happens and for even further clarity on details.
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Anonieme deelnemer 897 180 days in a calendar year is already tax resident.
DTA not always means you don't pay, that heavily depends on te exact words in DTA.
Sometimes income is only taxeable in one of the countries, sometimes the tax you pay in one country is a tax credit in the other country, meaning you have to pay the highest of the two countries effectively.
Also it can be quite difficult to prove you paid in the other country, depending on what documents are needed and at which moment.
DTA not always means you don't pay, that heavily depends on te exact words in DTA.
Sometimes income is only taxeable in one of the countries, sometimes the tax you pay in one country is a tax credit in the other country, meaning you have to pay the highest of the two countries effectively.
Also it can be quite difficult to prove you paid in the other country, depending on what documents are needed and at which moment.
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Anonymous participant 897 In the first instance it is a self- assessment system. The banks are only required to report very large amounts brought onto Thailand and Immigration does not talk to the Tax Office. An individual needs to understand the DTC that affects them as they can be taxed twice. As an example, l know a German who rents out his flat in Germany. He pays tax in both Germany and in Thailand.
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Matan *******
Yes, you have to report all your earnings worldwide and pay 20-30%, otherwise you could end up in Thai jail
Justin ********
because you documentation disappears after day 180, you become an undocumented immigrant.
Kris *****
If you don't have a bank account in Thailand, you didnt "bring" the money here. Keep your money abroad where you're employed, spend it here from that bank. Clean and simple.
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@Kris ****
When you stay 180 days or more you do not bring in any money? You only live from what friends give to you?
Or have Thai income?
Nowhere in Thai tax law is defined only money send to Thai bank account is considered as brought in.
Autorities might have to do more effort to get the figures, but it is your responsibility to tell them what you did bring in, and when you say you did not bring in any money, they might ask you to explain where you live from.
Of course it is very well possible they are not really interested and you can get away with not filing tax.
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@Luit ****************
currently not chasing anyone & only a small percentage following the regulationsReply to
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@Kris ****
right however after consistent over 180 days/calendar yr in country by your 3 rd yr, revenue department will get your spending info from your foreign credit cards etc and tax you on your spending counted as “remittance” ?Sylvia ********
Anonymous participant 334 some countries cannot give this information! And wise, cloud bank?
Luit *****************
@Sylvia *******
Since Wise will act as a Thai bank in Thailand very soon, you can expect them to give all info to Thai authorities.Sylvia ********
@Luit ****************
really, and where ypu got this info from? They are used worldwide so what you you mean by acting like a Thai bank?Luit *****************
@Sylvia *******
I got the info from Wise itself, they will have a local entity in Thailand, and all Wise accounts registered in Thailand will be moved there and get full QR payment options, but also some disadvantages.Accounts registered outside Thailand will not be converted, and only will get possibility to do QR paymemts for bussiness accounts.
I am quite sure this also will mean information with Thai authorities will be exchanged.
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@Luit ****************
interestingLuit *****************
Below the email answer from Wise I got.
Strange enough the original announcement is gone, but Google will still show a lot of discussions.
Thanks for getting back in touch, and for sharing the article you found.
You’re right that we’re making changes to how Wise works in Thailand, including adding QR PromptPay (ThaiQR).
I’ll clarify what this means specifically for you as someone who normally lives in the Netherlands but spends time in Thailand.
The article you linked describes new features for customers whose Wise account is registered in Thailand and will be moved under our local Thai entity. These customers will get a more “local” Thai experience, including:
Adding money from a local Thai bank
Sending and receiving via PromptPay
Scanning and paying both personal and business PromptPay / ThaiQR codes
A local Thai Wise card
Because your Wise account is registered in the Netherlands, you won’t be moved to the Thai entity, and you won’t get that full local Thai package.
However, when you’re in Thailand with your Dutch Wise account:
You’ll be able to pay many merchants by scanning their Thai QR / PromptPay merchant codes (for example in shops, restaurants, cafés, supermarkets).
At this time, you won’t be able to use your Dutch Wise account to pay personal PromptPay QR codes (for example, a friend’s personal QR, or a landlord’s personal PromptPay QR).
You can still use your Dutch Wise card normally in Thailand (card payments and ATMs), and the QR merchant payments are meant to make everyday spending there more convenient for you.
I hope this helps, please contact us if you have more questions.
Kind Regards,
Firasath | Wise
Strange enough the original announcement is gone, but Google will still show a lot of discussions.
Thanks for getting back in touch, and for sharing the article you found.
You’re right that we’re making changes to how Wise works in Thailand, including adding QR PromptPay (ThaiQR).
I’ll clarify what this means specifically for you as someone who normally lives in the Netherlands but spends time in Thailand.
The article you linked describes new features for customers whose Wise account is registered in Thailand and will be moved under our local Thai entity. These customers will get a more “local” Thai experience, including:
Adding money from a local Thai bank
Sending and receiving via PromptPay
Scanning and paying both personal and business PromptPay / ThaiQR codes
A local Thai Wise card
Because your Wise account is registered in the Netherlands, you won’t be moved to the Thai entity, and you won’t get that full local Thai package.
However, when you’re in Thailand with your Dutch Wise account:
You’ll be able to pay many merchants by scanning their Thai QR / PromptPay merchant codes (for example in shops, restaurants, cafés, supermarkets).
At this time, you won’t be able to use your Dutch Wise account to pay personal PromptPay QR codes (for example, a friend’s personal QR, or a landlord’s personal PromptPay QR).
You can still use your Dutch Wise card normally in Thailand (card payments and ATMs), and the QR merchant payments are meant to make everyday spending there more convenient for you.
I hope this helps, please contact us if you have more questions.
Kind Regards,
Firasath | Wise
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@Kris ****
correct tax declaration is backed up with thai bank statement giving evidence so funds creditedKris *****
@Sylvia *******
You dont need thai bank statements to prove expenditures for write offs. It's nice to have if you get audited, but you can still prove expenditure through other means in that rare case.Sylvia ********
@Kris ****
I've been asked both this year and last for full 12 months so income thats taxable can be calculated. I have no business/work, this is based on living expenses brought into Thailand from abroadReply to
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Every visitor to Thailand automatically becomes a tax resident after 180 days. However, there is no requirement to register for tax purposes unless/until you remit into Thailand an 'assessable sum'. This is determined by a number of factors including the Double Tax Agreement between Thailand and your home nation.
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what do you consider an “assessable sum” an do you know what the current double tax deal with USA and Thailand is?Roger ********
Anonymous participant 334 not being cute, but an assessable sum is a sum of money that would be assessable by Thai tax authorities. Following changes at the beginning of 2024 there are no loopholes regarding when the money was originally acquired. Before January 2024 sums earned in a previous year were not considered assessable. That has gone, so the DTA is the only thing that currently determines assessability. For example, a British 'Government' pension is not assessable, but the UK State pension is. I have no idea what the US/Thai DTA saysbut it should be available online.
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So what’s everyone that’s been on the DTV since the start been doing? Have you guys filed Thailand taxes?
Tore *********
Anonymous participant 449 definitely. And being thai tax resident saves me quite a bit of money 🤷🏻♂️
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Anonymer Teilnehmer 449 no and i dont think anyone does
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@Dany *******
yeah that’s what I think too, it’s a tourist visa at the end of the day unless they start actually enforcing this then it’ll literally be a bait “tourist” visa to get you to apply then try to make you pay tax from your overseas funds doesn’t make no sense if you don’t get any resident privileges and you have to pay tax that isn’t even made here or in a Thai bank account.Reply to
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Anonymous participant 449 They will not issue TINs to tourists - some have tried. Just because you are tax resident does not mean you have a tax liability. Unless you have investments in Thailand or bring untaxed money onshore (very difficult if you don't have a bank account here) there is little or no tax liability. You are a tourist so enjoy your holiday.
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I got a TIN on my DTV visa no problemAnonymous ******************
@Ian *********
I like your answer but not sure how true it is when immigration still reports you to revenue when they see you’ve been in Thailand over 180 days in a calendar yr and been doing that for past your 3rd yr of your DTv..Ian **********
Anonymous participant 334 As yet there is no correlation between immigration and Revenue dept
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You become a tax resident yes, but your only taxed on income made or brought into the country.
If you earn foreign income and you keep it outside Thailand, that income is not taxable
If you earn foreign income and you keep it outside Thailand, that income is not taxable
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I'm not even sure how one could pay tax while on a visa that prohibits you from having a bank account? Paying tax in a country where you can't have a bank account seems illogical.
Alix *********
Anonymous participant 969 whether or not you think it's logical, it's how it works.. so if you stay, you pay! And if you wanna avoid the confusion all together, just never come here 🙌🙌
Yuriy ************
Anonymous participant 969 are you interested in other payment methods taxes can be paid besides bank transfer?
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@Yuriy ***********
you mean taxes on earnings from abroad paid into a foreign bank account? And what are DTV holders paying tax for? Schools, healthcare they can't access? Genuinely curious about the logic. I thought the whole idea of the DTV was that earning money in the Kingdom was prohibited.Reply to
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Anonymous participant 969 This is the most accurate reply of all.
Tore *********
DelightfulPoodle8873 and entirely wrong lol
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Robert *******
yep 180 days inside a tax year and you have to pay income tax.
You are in Thailand, you work in Thailand, so you pay tax in Thailand.
Nothing wrong with that idea, it support all kind of good things in Thailand.
You are in Thailand, you work in Thailand, so you pay tax in Thailand.
Nothing wrong with that idea, it support all kind of good things in Thailand.
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@John ****
So Im correct but gave incorrect information.You guys are so nice.
If you do not like to read, if you do not want to waste your time by telling others to leave the group, I can explain how you can leave.
Robert *******
@John ****
Hello, missed your official statements, but you;re back here to troll againRobert *******
@John ****
Not all, but some share a lot of incorrect information, are not able to back up their claims with any official statement.And attack people with knowlegde to avoid to be on topic.
Fun part is they call them selfes Digital Nomads but have no clue how to use the internet and old fashioned communication channels to get basic information.
People training in a gym, people cooking are suddenly Digital nomads, all to avoid to name your job and create a smoke screen to avoid rules and regulations.
Again, share the information you or your girlfriend are searching for days now,
Robert *******
@John ****
Okay, so you can not find an answer and that is the reason you make your own rules.If you are not bothered either way, you seem to spend lots of time defending your own made rules.
Robert *******
@John ****
Why so interested in my as person.You make statements which are obvious incorrect and when asked to back up your statements, you can not find.
Just accept that you are wrong and continue with life.
Enjoy the rest of it.
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@John ****
LOL, multiple times a day you call my name to avoid me.don't use my name and I will not ask to back up your incorrect advice to others.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ******
i never said there was anything wrong with it? and im definitely not trying to avoid paying tax, im literally just asking for help. 🙄Robert *******
Anonymous participant It seems you are one of the few, if I only see the reactions of others trying to explain it does not suit them.
Visit the revenue office, ask information about your situation and if needed apply for the TIN number.
Visit the revenue office, ask information about your situation and if needed apply for the TIN number.
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ******
okay thank you!Reply to
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@Robert ******
it depends on your individual situation and DTA. i for example pay tax in germany because of that.Robert *******
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@Robert ******
sounds like you dont know how it works. :( the DTA is there to sort these things out. in my case 2 countries claim tax residency as my company is in germany + family + registered there. its pretty clear in my case actually. and you could read that in the DTA how it works in cases like these. i would need to pay the difference between german and thai taxation. since germany has huge tax the calculation then comes out to zero tax owed in thailand. plus the fact that not all income is taxable and just remitted income would be. plus there is various free amounts. its very unlikely that anyone that is not comming from a tax haven would have to pay anything tax here in thailand… just inform yourself.Robert *******
@Dany *******
Is anonymous from a country with a DTA? What kind of income does he have?
I don't know, so I advice him to visit the Revenue office and talk about his situation.
BUT all the rest are acting as detectives and know better without basic info.
do not explain me how you work and pay your bills to advice others to do as you do.
Infrom yourself or explain where to get the best and correct information.
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@Robert ******
i didnt. i said it depends on your individual situation which often can include a DTA that regulates these things. of course anyone should research it for their own situation. most wont be liable to any tax here.before they enforce taxation on foreigners they might start local enforcement first as like only 6% or so locals pay tax here. its ridiculous.
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@Robert ******
whether you have to pay taxes in Thailand or not depends on many things, specially DTAs. Some people might want to pay taxes here, but they aren't allowed to. Some others wouldn't want to pay taxes here, but they're legally required to. It's not a one fits all situation.Robert *******
@Elías *******
income tax has to be paid when you work while being in Thailand, even when you call your work a hobby, or it is on-line, I only do it to pay for my muay thai classes or any other excuse to avoid Thai rules and regulations.BUT every person is fee to make their choice.
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@Robert ******
As I said, this is NOT a one fits all situation. I MUST pay income tax on my salary in my country, regardless of whether I physically live there or not, as it's the the law of that country, and there's no way to delete oneself from the country (unlike in some European countries where it's possible) to do not pay taxes there. Consequently, the DTA of my country with Thailand clearly says one is not to pay income tax in Thailand again for the money earned in the other country IF one has already paid taxes for it there. It's all legal. And that's why DTAs matter and are important.Reply to
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Luke *******
@Robert ******
remote works aren’t “working” in Thailand 🤦♂️Marek ***********
@Luke ******
Where is your butt if not in Thailand? You are PERFOMING WORK FROM THAILAND.Dom ********
@Marek **********
if there’s no distinction between remote working for a foreign company whilst in Thailand, and actually working in Thailand. Explain the difference between a digital nomad visa and a work permit then? You are talking out of your buttocks sir
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@Dom *******
You confuse visa with tax rules. Tax rules totally don't care about your visa. PERIOD. Tax rules care if you are tax resident and if you bring the money to thailand including foreing-sourced *****************************************************************************************
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@Marek **********
this link proves what I’m saying 🤣 read the second bullet point under “foreign sourced income”. And then again case 2 under “foreign sourced income not subject to Thai tax”
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Dom PatherYou did not even read it. It clearly states it’s taxable if you bring it to Thailand. Hope you know how to explain to thai authorities how your savings got to Thailand…. On top you abandoned your tourist visa argument. Must be a wake up call that you were wrong
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@Marek **********
how do folks like you tie your shoelaces in the morning?Reply to
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5So you are NOT inside Thailand.
Dom ********
@Robert ******
you are confused mateRobert *******
@Dom *******
Nope, but you might beDom ********
@Robert ******
it’s pretty clear to be honest. You have misunderstood the point about what constitutes working in Thailand and what is considered taxable income. Remote working is absolutely not considered to be ‘working in Thailand’ by anyone whatsoever.
Your taxable income (should you stay in Thailand for more than 180 days per year) is based on the money you have specifically brought into the country during that time - not on your total income which is paid by foreign company into a foreign bank account (this is a very obvious point).
However a lot of countries have a double tax agreement in place that prevents you paying tax twice on the same money.
This info is not hard to find 👍
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@Dom *******
You are absolutely wrong about this. Remote working is still working. You are PERFORMING/EXECUTING work in/from Thailand therefore your income is DERIVED from THAILAND. It doesn't matter it arrives on XY account. What matters where it's TAXABLE.ThaiTok ******
@Marek **********
incorrectLuke *******
@Marek **********
it seems you are confused. Thankfully, I’ll stick with my legal advice over yours 🫡😭Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTER@Dom *******
thank you! so if i work online and bring that money into thailand in the same year i pay my tax here in thailand? just to double checkDom ********
Anonymous participant in theory yes - but depending on what country you’re from there could be a double tax agreement in place, meaning you don’t pay tax on the money you’ve brought into Thailand, as you’ve already paid income tax on that in your home country
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@Dom *******
and if I’m resident of tax-free country ?Anonymous ******************
@Dom *******
do you know what the current deal with USA is with Thailand for the double tax? I’ve been seeing inconsistent mix info including about changes from 2026? Appreciate your feedback if you have any thanksRobert *******
@Dom *******
I mis understood the yes part but in theory it is yes.Digital Nomand, they keep on making new comments to confuse every person.
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@Robert ******
thank God we don’t have to rely on folks like you for info. 🫡Reply to
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CleverRa********
The 6 month per entry has nothing to do with tax residency. Spend majority of the year here and you become a tax resident- like most countries worldwide
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Yes it’s true. The leaving has nothing to do with being a tax resident. It’s just how they like to control people. You can extend in country for up to 1 year of stay.
Remember they want this visa to encourage tourists and spending money in Thailand. Not for people to get residency
Remember they want this visa to encourage tourists and spending money in Thailand. Not for people to get residency
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