@Mark ******

I've had more difficulty wiping my backside than I did applying for a DTV. It's so easy it's actually laughable.

@Ruel ******

For those that only wish to stay in Thailand for six months of the year, that's probably the best approach

Anonymous participant 545 Don't know which country you're from, but your best bet is to read the DTA relevant to your country. No-one in this group can give you any solid advice without that information

Anonymous participant 545 It's 180 days in the calendar year. Leaving makes no difference unless you leave on day 179 and not come back for another 186 days

@John *********

Of course after-tax expenses can be applied to money before it is transferred. He might also come from a higher-taxing country than Thailand, or the money he transfers may have been taxed at a higher rate before transfer. There are so many legal variables. Where only a small difference is applicable, it's very easy to legally massage numbers.

Anonymous participant 408 Firstly, how are you living if "technically" there is no money remitted?

@John *********

If he doesn't submit a tax return, no-one will care. The amount involved would be insignificant in the big picture, especially after allowances in both countries have been deducted

Only untaxed money brought into Thailand is subject to Thailand taxation

@Marks ********

The definition is on the Thailand Revenue website

@Julien *******

The bank whose ATM you use reports transactions to Thailand Revenue. If you're making a significant number it will raise flags.