@Paul ******

you are legally obliged to file a tax return if its applied to you. If you don't it's your choice but be prepared

@Steve *******

maybe but of course illegally

@Paul ******

still deflecting I see

@Steve *******

except cash brought in is also a remittance

@Steve *******

that's not how it works. If he's from a country with a DTA then assessable income is due tax in Thailand but he can claim a pro rata credit for tax already paid. Basically they end up paying the higher of Thai or other tax. The people it's the biggest issue for are those with high allowances in their home country and low income meaning they pay little or no tax there

@Steve *******

ok but you would actually pay some tax on that 300k assuming it was income and no tax credit to offset you would pay 5% tax on 90k baht. Only 4,500 baht I know but still tax

@Steve *******

not sure where you got 300k from? Most DTV holders will be entitled to a 60k baht allowance and the first 150k after allowances is tax exempt. Taking money into Thailand in cash is still remitting that money to Thailand

Anonymous participant 545 depends. Assuming you come from a country with a Dual Tax Agreement with Thailand you in effect end up paying the higher of Thai tax or your home country tax on the income you bring in to Thailand. If there is no Dual Tax Agreement you will be taxed twice

Anonymous participant 408 if you use a card to access money in Thailand either by withdrawing from an ATM or by paying for things directly that qualifies as remitting money to Thailand

@Paul ******

I am telling you that the DTV IS classed as a tourist visa, that's just a fact. And you can't compare a DTV to long term visas which allow you to stay inside Thailand indefinitely without ever leaving. The DTV does not allow that, it allows you to stay 180 days and you can get ONE extension of 180 days. The only distinction between the DTV and other tourist visas is the number of days you get stamped in for and the reason for it being issued