@Jo *********

I don’t know, Jo. I honestly don’t at this point. But if Thai tax laws state that everybody who is in country 180+ is taxable and would have to file a tax return, than that is what the law is. It wouldn’t matter at all what visa people are on. And as far as I know being taxable or not isn’t dependent on holding specific visa. But I would be open to someone prove me wrong.

@John *********

Ok. Maybe. I don’t know. I would think it makes more sense if people had to do tax returns in any case, declaring all money brought in and then having taxes calculated based on what part was brought in from savings from before 2024 in one hand and from earnings in the other hand. Else, how would Thailand now if people would not even have to do tax returns?

@Jo *********

Hm. You are right about that having laws and enforcing said laws are two different things - especially so in Thailand. So we will have to see how serious Thailand will get in enforcing said matter. But looking at many other countries, tax evasion is one of the heavily punishable areas, certainly a lot harder than traffic violations. 😉 I would not recommend breaking tax laws.

@Brenton *****

It may be exempt from being taxed, but I highly doubt that you don’t have to declare it.

@Eric *****

Glad it worked out. Some years ago I had it come while I was literally entering the plane already. That close call had me a bit worried. 😃

@Erwin *******

Currently only the portion of the salary that is remitted into Thailand will be taxable. However concepts that go beyond that are in debate.

@Radek ******

That is my understanding, too. Personal savings that stem from already taxed sources from years before 2024 are free to transfer into Thailand without being taxable again. The practical question here will be how to proof that if required to.

@Jo *********

Doesn't matter. The visa you are holding (with the only exception being the LTR) has no impact on taxation whatsoever. And even LTR holders are taxable, they just enjoy a tax exemption for income made abrad (but would still have to do an annual tax declaration). A permanent resident or a Non-Immigrant visa holder would have the exact same tax-load like someone who is merely facilitating tourist visa.

If you stay over 180 days in a tax- / calendar year, you will be a taxable person in Thailand. If you are a taxable person, (currently) only the money that you bring into Thailand will be taxable. BUT, that brought in money being taxable does not automatically mean that you will have to pay taxes. Why? For one, there is a threshold for personal income where the tax is 0. Also, there is a good chance that between Thailand and your country there could be a tax treaty that prevents income that was already taxed in one country to be (fully) taxed again in the other country. And just for completeness, this chart is meant for "(personal) income tax" - if you are now throwing a registered company into the game, different rules for corporate taxation might apply.

@Halder *******

For positions at universities it is actually slightly easier / less documentation required to extend. You should apply for a Non-Immigrant B visa for working purposes at your closest Thai consulate in your jurisdiction. Check their website for their exact requirements. Should you already be in Thailand on a different visa, you can swap to work visa in country IF you have enough weeks left on your current stamp. The university should assist you with that.