@Gabriel *******

tax residency will be a game changer, especially if a tax clearance cert is required to renew.

Also worth considering the hassle if you get denied entry…..a potentially expensive one way ticket to wherever takes your fancy, home perhaps ?

@Bob *********

that’s a myth - when were you last in a tax office ? I have visited two offices in Phuket , every Jan for last two years, not only are their plenty of staff, they are very helpful and knowledgeable. I do a return because my bank deducts withholding tax on interest I earn for funds I keep here for my wife and I, my refund Cheques are always welcome and they never bounce😊

@Bob *********

this kind of disinformation is dangerous, tax residency is now clear, and a tax return is expected every January , and before 30 Mar commencing 2025…….ignorance is no defense, and back taxes and penalties can be onerous……people should be aware of this before they commit to moving here, infinitely sensible advice methinks - what you do is entirely your choice, lots of options available, which I am sure you have considered.

@Greg **********

mystery ? effective JAN 2024 anyone who is in the country for more than 180 days is a tax resident and therefore required to submit a tax return before Mar 30 2025 - what does remain a mystery however, is how they will manage residents who’s tax years are not in Sync with Thailand , Uk for example is Apr to Apr so how will they handle the DTA issue , my concern is that I will pay tax next Jan in thailand and only be able to off set against UK tax - so a year in arrears……..I plan a trip to the tax office in the next month to try to understand how they will deal with this, I suspect the news will not be positive………SIN residency beckons…….

Download the form and take a photo - save you time

@Russell **********

and pay tax there

Country of origin or residence if you have PR or work permit

Happy with 2.5% at SCB especially as it’s tax free

@Maxim **********

if you do not submit a tax return you will be exposed to risk, if you submit an untruthful one you are committing a crime, they will assume that foreigners here are not living on food bank donations. Ask yourself whether you want to live under that cloud - if you are single easy to jump ship, those with family and commitments will need to consider non compliance very carefully.Comes down to personal choice, many will ignore and hope for the best. TIT