Anonymous participant Ah yes. The employer overseas has no legal entity in Thailand and is not paying you through that legal entity so owes nothing to the Thai Authorities. There is a Thai Social Security payment for Thai employees owed by a Thai employer. It is not very much - for employees it maxes out at 750 THB a month or a 15k TYB a month salary (If I remember correctly). The benefits are not actually bad for such a low amount. Govt hospital treatment and unemployment 🙂

@Raphael *******

Yes - that is the trade off. When I was a contractor I had no sickness or holiday benefits etc from the company I was actually doing the work for. However, the compensation should be a lot higher and you can take other advantages such as pay yourself in directors dividend (lower UK tax rate for this than employee) rather than salary etc. In my career I went both ways a few times. Employee (permit), then contracting, back to employee then contracting then permie again. The individual really has to look at their own situation and the risk/benefit analysis.

Anonymous participant Not understanding the question

@GenesisFritz *************

Sorry but no. It is 180+ days in a calendar year which happens to be Thailands tax year. It is total days in Thailand in the year not consecutive days as you are implying. So for example you entered in January - left after 180 days. Then re-entered a month or two later before the year end. You are then deemed to be a Thai Tax Resident. I do hope you are not offering tax or visa advice.

@Vitaly *******

I think it is the same poster but I suggested that yesterday.

Become a "Contractor" to your current employer through your own limited company. Set up this company in a low tax territory ie Dubai, Singapore etc. Invoice your employer for the work and have it paid to your own company. Only bring into Thailand what you need to live.

I can understand the employer's need for clarity - does not want any surprises down the road. I do not think he will need to deal with Thai authorities if you sort out your tax and social security elsewhere. You cannot pay SS in Thailand unless you are employed by a Thai company and if you are then you will not be on a DTV. The DTV is basically an extended tourist visa - it is not intended for residence but it is pretty obvious you are using it for this. Complexity comes with that.

@GenesisFritz *************

But people are looking to be "Resident" in Thailand even though this is a "Tourist Visa". There have been many posts indicating this ie what happens after 5 years living here, how do I import my personal goods etc. You are tax resident if you are in Thailand 180+ days. If so they will have to deal with Thai Tax Authorities (in theory).

@Jim *******

I thought they recently started insisting on an overnight on the Laos border runs now? This is from Chiang Mai group posts. The requirement came from the Thai side.

@Mar ****

Some Cambodian border crossings charge 1000 Baht to leave and return same day. It was 500 Baht for the 30 day visa exempt but when it went to 60 days the fee doubled to 1000 THB. You pay this yourself or through the agent if going on organised bus.

@Philip ****

I had one the other week. Ex Boss who is now COO at consultancy called me out of blue. She arranged interview with her CEO for pretty much a guaranteed role. A few days before the interview I realised, Nah, she is a nightmare to work for and it's all in fighting and office politics with her. Cancelled the interview. She was not happy. I will work developing a startup with another ex colleague who is a nice guy.