as I understand it you get 180 days per year for 5 years and can extend by 180 days only once, in regards to how long you have to leave for that's the remaining 176 days of the year, so as it's multi entry I think many will maybe spread the 180 days through the year in 60 day chunks and visit home country or cheap neighbour country for the time needed out of Thailand
the reason it's 180 day per year is so that you do NOT become liable for paying tax in Thailand, although the whole tax details are a mess the 180 has been clear from the start
Hi all quick update, I got back on Saturday June 1st and got 30 days, I did question it and was lead off to an area with several immigration staff and they said yes it's been announced but it's not law yet, and now today June 2nd I see a story saying it will happen late June or early July, so will have to wait I guess....
since January 2024 anyone visiting and staying in Thailand for more than 180 days, one trip or many is liable for tax on funds they bring in to Thailand including credit card purchases and at the end of each year you will get a tax form to complete, as I understand things not all questions in regards to what exactly is taxed have been answered such as will you pay tax on the 800k is one, and another is will you pay tax on money you bring over to buy a property or new car/bike, I do not know when these questions will have answers, but I can say not knowing is putting some off moving to a Thailand and causing others to consider moving out, overall the feeling in regards to new tax situation is confused