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What are the tax implications for someone transitioning from a student visa to a DTV in Thailand?

Thai Visa Types DTV Visa Student Visa Tax Obligations in Thailand Expat Tax Issues Immigration History

Nov 26, 2024

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Marine **********

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Looking for someone who was on a student visa in 2024 and is now on a DTV visa now 🙏🏼 because I saw on a French group someone who has to pay taxes on the years he spent in Thailand

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The post raises a concern about tax obligations for individuals who transitioned from a student visa to a DTV visa in Thailand, particularly highlighting an incident shared in a French group regarding an expat needing to pay taxes for the years spent in the country. Various comments clarify the confusion, noting that the individual in question had a work visa and failed to pay taxes, rather than issues related to student or DTV visas. Additionally, one commenter confirms their smooth transition from a student visa to a DTV without any issues.

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Ray *****

Nothing to do with student visa, he was on a work permit and didn't pay tax

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Marine **********

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oh ok thank you 🙏🏼

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Wannikea *********

This has zero to do with DTV. The post was about someone previously working in Thailand, failing to pay their taxes and caught up on their return entry.

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Kaita *********

I was on student visa till August this year, did a border run and stayed for 2 more months before getting my DTV. No issue with my entry. Came in last month

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May I ask how many years of expiration left on your passport when you applied for DTV visa? And where did you apply for DTV ,out of Thailand?

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Kaita *********

I have about 5 years left in my passport and I applied from Cambodia

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Marine **********

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@Kaita ********

thank you 🙏🏼 How long did you stay on a student visa?

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Kaita *********

@Marine *********

1 year. I have different ed visas prior as well

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Marine **********

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@Kaita ********

can I send you a private message ?

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@Marine *********

sure

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James ********

It was not a valid post. Lacked MANY details. Don't be worried about it.

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Marine **********

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he gave any news? because this year I stayed 1 year with the student visa and I return in January with a dtv visa I have questions

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Marine **********

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do you have your dtv visa?

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@Marine *********

NOT NEEDED as I have retirement extension. But active in sharing Thai Visa Advice to those seeking a Thai Visa.

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@Marine *********

yes

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Marine **********

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Have you done a student visa before?

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@Marine *********

yes

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Marine **********

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Can I send you a private message?

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@Marine *********

sure

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Marine **********

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good ✅

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@Marine *********

the post was lacking details and refused to reply to questions posed. I think it's nothing to worry about for you.

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@Marine *********

I wouldn’t take that post seriously. It didn’t make any sense. It’s lacking crucial details

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Charles **********

Was there an update on that post, I mean how would they even calculate those taxes?

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Marine **********

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@Charles *********

I think with all the information we provide when applying for DTV visa

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@Marine *********

it currently seems like a very rare one off,

Hundreds have commented they got their DTV visa without any issues on entry

I think it was a special case, maybe he was on a non/b remote working or some type of smart visa previously and didn’t pay any taxes?

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Danny ***********

@Charles *********

can happen if working remote while on ED visa too I guess, then.

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@Danny **********

id not take a random post online without any details too seriously.

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Danny ***********

I usually wouldn't, however in this case with flights, hotels, and a visa at stake, and potential complications it has to be considered. If he was working whilst on an ED visa here for however many years, they'd notice that with his bank account/pay slips. It is possible they could look into it and flag it.

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@Danny **********

understand makes sense. Just the post lacked so many details and no updates. I’d assume it was an issue before he left the country and not something done on the spot by immigration officers.

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Danny ***********

maybe he's in BKK Hilton for his sins...

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@Danny **********

lol. Let’s hope not

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Charles **********

@Danny **********

did you get your DTV visa yet?

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Danny ***********

@Charles *********

flying out next week - losing sleep at this stage 😃 !

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@Charles *********

no update. Very much lacking details.

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