@Raj ****

Let's see, kid, the Thai police will accept a photocopy of your passport, okay? So why wouldn't a hotel accept a photocopy of what you're talking about, man, what are you talking about?

It's just a comment, but I think it's been a long time since you last went to your bank in person, because for any small thing or procedure they usually confirm or ask for your phone number, so they could have had it updated already.

@John *********

It is a sold property, the money will be transferred to a Thai account. At first, I thought I needed to obtain a TIN, but it is not applicable because the amount is not subject to tax here. After that, if my bank asks about the source of the transferred funds, I have drafted a letter explaining their origin.

Recommended documents:

- Sale contract of the sold property.

- Proof of tax payment in the country of the sale.

- Declaration of funds origin, explaining that the money comes from the sale of a property and not from income generated in Thailand. Declaration of Funds Origin. In a case, just comment on this.

Date: [insert date]

To whom it may concern,

I, [your full name], hereby confirm that the funds transferred from abroad to my Thai bank account originate from the **sale of a private property** located outside of Thailand.

This transaction took place in [country of sale] and was completed in [month and year]. All related taxes and obligations were settled in the country where the transaction occurred.

These funds are part of my personal assets and **do not represent income generated within the current Thai tax year**. The total amount transferred is **below 100 million Thai Baht**, and the funds are intended solely for personal use in Thailand.

Please feel free to contact me for any additional documentation or clarification.

Well, after thinking it over, I don't need to apply for a TIN to pay myself from a property sale.

@Wolf *********

Good for you

@Pete ******

All good here. Thanks

I haven’t done these steps yet, so I’ll start with the TIN application.

May I ask—do I need a letter or any specific reason stated to request the TIN at the Revenue Department?

I say this because: I don't have an employer in Thailand.

I haven't generated local income.

I am a foreigner with no registered business or employment activity.

Thanks again for your help.

@Pete ******

Thank you very much for your reply.

I now understand that in order to obtain the Thai tax residency certificate, I first need to apply for a Tax Identification Number (TIN) and file at least one income tax return (P.N.D. 90 or 91), even if I haven't had any income in Thailand.

I will start by registering for a TIN at the local Revenue Department office, then file a return, and only after that proceed with the certificate application.

Your clarification was very helpful—thanks again!

@George ******

It doesn't matter to me tens of thousands, I have two debit accounts... one for leisure expenses and another for monthly expenses.In the second one I also receive international money transfers.It's a matter of systematic organization. Like having several drawers for different uses.