@Paul **********

That’s tricky. AFAIK, Thailand now taxes foreign income remitted in the same or any year. UK personal allowances don’t apply under Thai tax rules, so only the first THB 150k is tax-free, and the rest could be taxed progressively. I would double-check with a tax advisor for clarity.

@Paul **********

OP mentioned that he’s already paid all his income taxes in the US, which means Thailand cannot tax him. As I said before, since he’s earning his income in the US, he is required to pay taxes in the US. It’s not optional, and he cannot choose to pay those taxes in Thailand instead. That’s just how the system works.

@Paul **********

Also, US-made taxable income cannot be taxed in Thailand instead of the US. That would never fly with Uncle Sam. As a US resident or citizen, you are required to pay taxes on income earned in the US to the IRS, regardless of where you live. You can’t bypass that by paying taxes to another country—it’s simply not allowed.

The US has a worldwide taxation system, meaning US citizens and residents are required to report and pay taxes on their global income to the IRS, even if they live abroad. You can’t opt to pay taxes in another country for income earned in the US. That’s simply not possible.

@Paul **********

Of course, Thailand will want to see proof that you’ve already paid all your taxes in the US. However, this should be straightforward as long as you’ve filed your taxes on time and have the necessary paperwork to show it.

@Jay ******

Don’t buy into their fear-mongering—it’s just a ploy to make a quick buck. The truth is simple: as a US resident paying full taxes in the US, you are completely exempt from paying taxes in Thailand. The tax treaty between the two countries ensures you won’t face double taxation. End of story—no need to overcomplicate it.

I’m not sure why some folks complicate this. If you’re already paying all your income taxes in the US, then no, you cannot and will not be taxed again by Thailand. The US and Thailand have a tax treaty designed to avoid double taxation. Even if you stay in Thailand for over 180 days, you won’t be taxed.

Oh, you just realized? How convenient. That’s some serious nerve—and pure irresponsibility. Overstaying by 7 days isn’t something that just slips your mind.

Neither. Go to Huai Khwang Market instead.

@Joe *****

Couldn’t agree more. Most Thais are completely oblivious when they’re being racist. It’s so ingrained in the culture that it flies under the radar without any attention or societal pushback. It’s so normalized that no one even questions it.

Racism in Thailand is rampant, but the difference is there’s almost zero awareness. Most Thais wouldn’t even know what truly counts as racist and what doesn’t. For instance, darker-skinned Thais are often seen as inferior or poor—it’s a common mindset. Some establishments even deny entry to foreigners based purely on ethnicity, and it happens so often that it’s seen as totally normal. After living here for years, I can confidently say racism runs far deeper in Thailand than in any Western country I’ve been to. There’s no comparison.

I could go on for days with examples. Just last month, a taxi driver asked where I was from, and when I said the USA, he straight-up asked me what city in America doesn’t have a certain race because that’s where he’d want to move. He had no clue how wildly inappropriate and racist that was, which made it even more surreal. It’s not just casual—it’s ingrained, and most people here don’t even realize it.