Hypothetical question: If a foreigner has a TIN does this automatically make him/her a tax resident even if he/she has not been in Thailand more than 180 days in any tax year? If anyone has a definite answer this would be appreciated.

DTV and Thai Tax Return

The law on taxation in Thailand states that if you stay for more than 180 days in a year, you are considered a tax resident and must pay taxes in Thailand, regardless of your visa type. However, it also specifies that obtaining tax residency requires the appropriate visa. This means you cannot establish legal tax residency or file a tax return while on a tourist visa, especially if you’re doing border runs—it seems that this is not legally allowed.

So my question is: Can you obtain Thai tax residency and file a tax return with a DTV visa? Has anyone successfully done this in 2024?

I’d appreciate any insights on this topic. Thanks!

1. If I apply for a new DTV, do I need to show 5,000 THB in the same bank account, or can I use multiple bank accounts?

2. When extending DTV after 180 days stay, do you need to pay tax to Thai government?

If I get a DTV freelancer visa, I don't need to pay taxes in Thailand as long as I stay less than 180 days per year, right?

Thank you

I heard that you need to stay in Thailand for more than 180 days to become a tax resident. Does the 180 day count get reset if I leave the country and come back in?

Was any DTV Holder a Thai-Tax resident (over 180d in country)? What are your tax plans? Since they know all your income in detail.

So I have the DTV approval but a bit worried about double taxation. Did they ever offer insight into how taxes would work for people who stay over 6 months?

hello there, As a Thai tax resident and DTV holder, do I need to pay any taxes if I’m not transferring money to a Thai bank account, and I’m only using my credit/debit cards from my home country? I’m also withdrawing small amounts of cash from ATMs using my home country's bank cards.

Could anybody with a DTV visa help advise, as I couldn't find the information online.

This may be specific to the UK, as I am unsure of the laws that other countries have.

The UK seems to have a law that you cannot work outside of the country for more than 180 days per year. My company is fine with me working anywhere in the world, but their concern is taxes, and that they will be required to pay foreign taxes, or that we will break some laws by doing this.

I currently (and will continue to) pay taxes in the UK as I am a resident there, but does anybody know if there are implications for me working abroad, or any steps myself and my company would need to take.

Thank you very much

Tax Resident: if I understand it correctly you are only considered a tax resident if you stay more than 180 days per calendar year? This year I will be staying 166 days in Thailand, my plan is also to stay here the whole month of january 2025. Just want to hear your thoughts on this, I am 100 % sure I wont be considered a tax resident for 2024? Do they look at calendar year only, so I will be safe for 2024? Note: I know there are DTA in place but its impoirtant to me I do not became a tax resident here. Thanks for any advice!