What are the updates on tax for foreigners in Thailand and how does it apply in 2025?

This video clearly states the actual rules.

Enforcement of the rules appears inconsistent even non existent, that confuses westerners for some reason. Why I don't know as that's the same on almost every rule here aside from 112.

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If you spend more than 180 days in Thailand in a calendar year you are considered a tax resident. What visa you are or are not on is largely irrelevant (there are some explicit tax exemptions or limitations for LTR visa holders). It doesn’t matter if you aren’t there for 180 days consecutively it is all cumulative.

That being said, since DTV holders can’t legally work in Thailand, they’re realistically only really taxed on remittances and those are likely covered by a double tax agreement (assuming you paid tax in a different jurisdiction).

If you’re actually concerned about owing tax, you should probably contact an actual Thai accountant or tax attorney.

those found not compliant are deported

Seen a post from the farang solicitors about this issue.

They stated a tax burden in Thailand is subjected to long term 180 days or over.

Take that as you like.

There has been talk about any monies entering the country including pensions bit it is what it is.

Find out as we go.

What foreigner tax updates?

Its only a draft not passed or offical yet and if im not mistaken once passed it will allow time for adjustment I dont think 2025 income will be included and its 180 days in calendar year - it doesnt apply to tourist as visa exempt can not spend more than 150 days a year in country - they are specific that it applies to non-o visa DTV is a tourist visa however you can be here more than 180 days a calendar year thats the confusing part - its visa specific so it will be interesting how that works with DTV holders due to the fact you will have to get a tax ID number at the revenue office and show visa for it as well - im im the process to get a tax ID im on a student visa

180 days or more in a calendar year makes you a tax resident irrespective of visa.