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What is the maximum number of days you can spend in Thailand on a remote work visa without facing residency issues?

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Nov 19, 2025

a day ago

Markus ********

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How many days of 2025 will you have spent in Thailand by the end of the year?

Even though the visa grants a 180-day stay with each entry, is there a kind of unofficial upper limit on the number of days spent in the country that makes de facto resident status interpretable?

My visa was approved as a remote worker. I work for my long-standing EU employer in my rented flat in Thailand with two screens, a LAN connection and a fixed desk. Leaving the country regularly is not realistic.

By the end of the year, I will have spent about 315 days in this country. Next year, I plan to return to my home country for 1-3 months, in addition to a shorter stay in a neighbouring country.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion revolves around the number of days one can spend in Thailand on a remote work visa. While the visa allows for a 180-day stay per entry, several commenters express that unofficially spending over 180 days, up to 300 days or more, is common among expats. However, it's important to consider tax implications since tax residency might apply after 180 days in the country. Overall, there seems to be no strict limit but potential legal obligations arise when spending extended periods.

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Sefton ********

180 days for tax residence, at which point submitting tax returns may become a legal obligation.

There is no limit to the amount of days you can be here on a DTV.

10 hours ago

Anonymous ******************

Your employer I assume would give you some PTO? So you can use this to take some time away from work to relax.

Its unreasonable for them to expect you to work all the time.

11 hours ago

Markus ********

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Anonymous participant 820 I took two weeks' holiday immediately after arriving in Thailand. I also took another two weeks when I visited my home country in the middle of the year. That means I don't have many days of holiday left towards the end of the year.

10 hours ago

Anonymous ******************

Book a weekend trip, come back get another 180 days or take unpaid leave

9 hours ago

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Luit *****************

For me the count will stop at about 120 days.

20 hours ago

Dany ********

last few years always more than 330 days. this year a little less.

21 hours ago

Mike **********

In a 365 day year you can spend 363 days

a day ago

Dany ********

@Mike *********

you can spend 365 days if you return same day on a border run.

21 hours ago

Mike **********

@Dany *******

true but i dont do so called boarder runs. I will fly out to somwhere for weekend away. Then come back.

I work in office in Japan and 6 months remote so for me not a big deal.

20 hours ago

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Mike **********

Waqar ********

Within a calendar year, you should spend a max of 360 days. I mean, there's no harm is taking a weekend off every 6 months.

a day ago

Luit *****************

@Waqar *******

Why should the max days be 360? It is not meant to be used like that, but nothing will stop you to use it that way.

a day ago

Dany ********

@Luit ****************

right, 365 is the way… everything else is rookie numbers

21 hours ago

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Dany ********

John ********

365

a day ago

Markus ********

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a day ago

Markus ********

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a day ago

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Markus ********

Wannikea *********

You're just a long-term tourist, but you also incur tax liability at 180 days in the country

a day ago

Anonymous ******************

Yes potentially but in reality they prefer that you file your taxes elsewhere. Most countries have double tax treaties.

You will not get any benefits, and you will still have to pay foreign prices for national parks.

No pathway to permanent residency and eventual citizenship on the dtv either as you would need to hold a non B visa for 3 years

13 hours ago

Markus ********

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Anonymous participant 820 In the double-taxation agreement it clearly says that the right to tax goes to Thailand when you stay more than 180 days. The document protects individuals from double taxation, but also regulates which country has the right to tax in which situation.

There is also an official paper from the Thai Ministry of Finance that shows very clearly that, in my situation, my income must be taxed in Thailand.

So I do not think that Thailand wants me to pay tax in my home country.

12 hours ago

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Markus ********

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@Wannikea ********

yes, i know that. I'm already officially exempt from income tax in my home country upon application. I’m about to apply for the tax number. 👍

a day ago

Wannikea *********

@Markus *******

nothing personal but who the hell runs to a foreign government and says take my money.

a day ago

Markus ********

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@Wannikea ********

I see no reason to avoid paying income tax.

I have no choice regarding my tax liability, and my tax payment is therefore not voluntary but based on law and objective reasonableness. My salary is, by definition, Thai-sourced employment income, because I perform my remote work on Thai territory. This is a clear statement from a licensed and well-informed tax advisor. Whereby I have additionally cross-checked this statement with official sources.

It is the only right and lawful thing to do to pay my taxes here. As a guest in this country, it is particularly important for me to abide by the laws.

I therefore do not understand your comment on this. Just one comment earlier, you pointed out the tax obligation.

a day ago

Reed **********

@Markus *******

plus wouldn't you otherwise be paying it to your home country where you aren't at anyways even though you are not using roads and service at home but rather here. Makes 100% sense to benefit the country you are actively using service in dont worry about these people.

a day ago

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Reed **********

Elías ********

You have already answered your own question. There's no limitation. I didn't count my days, but it's well over 180, maybe even 300 or more.

a day ago

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Elías ********

What are the implications of spending 180 days in Thailand regarding tax residency for foreigners?

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12 days ago

What are the tax obligations for remote workers in Thailand who stay longer than 180 days?