What are the tax implications for digital nomads and those engaging in soft power options like Muay Thai in Thailand?

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Oct 20, 2024

2 months ago

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The options for DTV being admitting you are technically working in Thailand or just doing a soft power option like Muay Thai. 

Based on the apparent new tax laws that were announced last year you would then be liable for tax and have just given them proof of your employment contract for example. But as far as I know these have yet to be enforced. 

Is nobody concerned that they will come asking one day and expect to be paid large amounts of tax? 

The way I see it the risk of doing a soft power option is they may require new contracts and such to re-enter at some point. But if you do the digital nomad route they may start asking for tax.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post discusses concerns about tax liabilities for digital nomads and those involved in activities like Muay Thai in Thailand. It highlights the risks associated with proof of employment and the enforcement of new tax laws, which could impact individuals staying over 180 days in the country. Comments clarify that taxes apply only to income brought into Thailand and emphasize the specific conditions under which a digital nomad could incur tax obligations.

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Roberto *********

The only assessable income is money brought into Thailand, not that which is earned overseas

2 months ago

Greg ********

Tax as it stands is for Thai Tax Residents ie over 180 days incountry in calendar year. It is ONLY for fund reimbursed into Thailand. These are then assessed if liable to tax. If you have already paid tax on these funds elsewhere are are subject to a Double Taxation Agreement this will likely to be minimal. Unless you are bringing hundreds of thousands of USD in each year AND are tax resident I would not lose any sleep

2 months ago

Deepak *******

DTV was meant for digital nomads who frequently change places. For example I was a digital nomad for twenty years and I have lived in 167 places in four continents before settling down between the US, Thailand and Portugal. If somebody is planning to stay in Thailand only and occasionally visit neighboring countries for renewal, that is not a digital nomad. That is like seeking refuge in Thailand for economic reasons. And yes, you may be liable for taxes in the future.

2 months ago

Harvey ************

@Deepak ******

It's not just digital nomad, it's also remote worker. If you stay in Thailand and don't pay tax at home, you just need to pay tax in Thailand. Nothing wrong with paying tax where you're living the majority of your time.

2 months ago

Michael *******

@Deepak ******

yes if you stay more than half year in thailand, just focus to stop pay tax elsewhere and pay them in thailand !!

2 months ago

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Michael *******

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