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Check companies websites. Do some footwork
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Short story. Tourist visa? No bank account. Will be so everywhere
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Anonymous participant 164 It's all going digital
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@Sweet ****
What a trumpian answer 😆

-"Release the Thai tax laws."

You, "It's all an old hoax!"
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Just Google " New tax law for foreigners in Thailand".

So many law firms say the same, but you are probably right; right?
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ExpatThailand says the same

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@Sweet ****
From Siam Legal. New law 2024 I believe.

"Tax Resident: Anyone who stays in Thailand for more than 180 days cumulative (not consecutive), regardless of nationality or residence status in Thailand"
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@Sweet ****
From the Thai embassy page regarding tax.

"This depends on the duration of your stay. According to Thai tax law, anyone who stays in Thailand for over 180 days out of a calendar year will be considered a tax resident by the Thai government. You will be liable to pay Thai income taxes on your foreign income if you are a tax resident."
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@Gabriel ********
Sorry; you misunderstand. It's a retorical question. Because you aren't a Thai citizen, or have a proper, non tourist visa, you can not have a bank account in Thailand. Same like in most parts of the civilized world.