Hello. I've been traveling to Thailand for 6 weeks at a time (I work abroad, 6 on, 6 off) and have just come across the 180 day tax requirement. But I have some questions... I do not have and do not want or need a Thai bank account. I pay US taxes but will be qualified to have my income covered by the foreign income tax credit this year, so I shouldn't owe anything other than the SS / medicaid. Given these factors, do I still need to pay taxes or file anything in Thailand since I'm arguably not bringing money into a Thai account? I'm interested in applying for the DTV so it'll make my leave breaks easier but I'm not sure if I can as an independent contractor or if this would complicate tax issues..

I just want to make sure I'm doing everything legally but also don't end up paying Thai taxes if I don't even need to pay US taxes.

Tax Residency - If a foreigner holding the DTV stays in Thailand for more than 183 days within the same year, do they automatically become a tax resident and eventually have file tax returns there?

Thanks in advance for your insights!

Hi everyone, I’m applying for a 12-month cooking course in Thailand as the basis for my DTV visa, and I have a few questions I hope someone with experience can clarify:

Q1. Leasing & Utilities

Can I sign a 12-month apartment lease in Chiang Mai while on a DTV visa, and is it possible to get the utility bills under my name (for things like proof of address, etc.)?

Q2. Multiple Long Stays

My planned schedule is:

* Stay in Thailand for 120 days (first entry)

* Leave for about a month

* Return and stay for another 120 days (second entry)

* Leave again for a month

* Return for a 50-day stay (third entry)

Since I will be spending time back in my home country between visits (not doing border runs), will immigration be okay with this pattern, or could I be questioned at re-entry?

Q3. Tax Residency & Credit Cards

If I end up becoming a Thai tax resident (over 183 days in a calendar year), are international credit card transactions (when I pay expenses directly from my home country bank/credit card) considered taxable remittances in Thailand?

Would love to hear from anyone who has done something similar or has direct experience with DTV visa rules, leasing, and tax matters 🙏

Thanks in advance!

Hello guys,

I'm from France and I want to move to Thailand next year.

I can ask for DTV Visa but I have a question dor my fellow frenchs or even belgians here.

With a DTV Visa in Thailand, can I change my tax residence and become taxed in Thailand only ?

It's very important. For those (French, belgian, german etc.) who live in Thailand with a DTV, please answer me guys.

Ps : I work online so I DON'T have any revenue from France directly like real estate or physical business.

Thank you

Would like to know .if I’m on o retirement visa am I considered a resident ?

Hello,

Has anybody been able to open a Wise account or a Binace account while living in Thailand on a DTV?

I don’t have a tax residency at the moment and would like to start investing once I move here for the next 5 years.

Thank you!

Is the 180 day per year tax residency treshold limited to calendar year? So for example, I can stay 12 consecutive months without triggering additional tax implications, as long as they're not in the same calendar year (like July to July)?

I'll be speaking with a thai accountant when I get there. And I wouldn't mind paying extra taxes as long as they wouldn't be as high as in my home country. I am paying approx. 600€ of social contributions + 4% flat rate tax. I simply cant afford to pay ~2k+ eur just in taxes and social contributions, but could afford to fork out a few houndred extra if that means I don't have to move around.

And no, I can't get out of paying taxes at home on this visa - it would trigger double tax residency.

Any info on this?

Thank you.

Does thailand charge tax on US pension?

Has anyone file tax returns here on DTV? What is the complete process?

Are funds earned abroad in 2024, while not a tax resident, subject to taxation in 2025 upon remittance?