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Will I become a tax resident of Thailand if I stay less than 180 days?

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I have been in Thailand from Feb - June this year on a tourist visa, with a few days in Singapore in the middle.

I have returned to the UK, got my DTV visa and am planning to come back in November. Will I become a tax resident? Will I have to pay tax?

Quick Google "You are only taxed on income that you remit (bring into) Thailand. If your income remains in your home country bank account, you will not owe Thai tax on it."

Not sure.... any advice?

I don't have a Thai bank account, and i am staying in a guest house(s) and island hoping :)

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The individual is inquiring about tax residency status in Thailand after moving from a tourist visa to a DTV visa, seeking clarity on tax obligations based on their stay duration and income remittance.

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You will not be paying Thai tax.

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To become a Thai tax resident you must spend 180 days or more inside Thailand in any calendar year. If during that year you bring assessable income into Thailand then you need to complete a Thai tax return and may have to pay tax. It doesn't matter that you don't have a bank account, all methods of bringing income in count, ATM, transfers to others for your benefit, even carrying in your pocket

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