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What tax implications should I consider as a Japanese national staying in Thailand for over 180 days on a DTV visa?

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Jul 16, 2025

a day ago

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

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Hello everyone. 

* I have recently gotten a DTV in Jakarta and am back in Thailand. 

* I am a Japanese national & a framework to prevent double taxation is in place between Japan and Thailand.

* As I am planning to live and work here more than 180days per calendar year (most probably around 300 days per calendar year) , I believe I will be subject to personal income taxes in Thailand.  

* I have previously worked under a working visa in Thailand, therfore, I have a tax ID in Thailand and Thai bank account. 

Q: Has anyone here been in a similar situation—staying in Thailand for more than 180 days while working remotely for a company under a DTV visa—and had experience paying taxes in Thailand? 

I'd appreciate any insights or experiences you could share!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

A Japanese national currently residing in Thailand on a DTV visa questions the tax implications of living and working in Thailand for over 180 days. As they have a tax ID and prior work experience in Thailand, they seek insights from others on how to navigate personal income taxes while working remotely.

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John **********

The DTV is irrelevant to the tax situation. If you spend 180 days or more inside Thailand in a calendar year then you are automatically a Thai tax resident in that year. What tax you will or won't pay will very much depend on your personal circumstances, what income you bring into Thailand during the year, what allowances you can claim and whether you can claim a tax credit on tax already paid on the money elsewhere via a Dual Tax Agreement

a day ago

Jef ********

@John *********

this ⬆️ 💯 the most correct and reasonable response that will get posted here

a day ago

Ian **********

@Jef *******

Yes, the most correct but not the most accurate. In reality nobody bothers to register unless they earn money here. My tax office (Nakhon Sawan) told me only to register if I bring money onshore to Thailand that is not taxed elsewhere. Even though I'm here for more than 180 days they are only interested in you obtaining a TIN if you have an actual tax liability.

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