John Stanners, I've seen this 120k rule quoted before, but it was not mentioned in the tax office. The recent amendment to the existing tax rule, which came into effect on Jan 1st 2024, was regarding untaxed money being brought onshore, and that's all they were interested in.

All other visas are transferred to your new passport — why not a DTV? Immigration transferred my Non-O extension to my new passport at the airport without me even asking.

@Wayne *******

No, your marital status does not qualify you for a DTV. You need to be a digital nomad or sign up for a qualifying soft power course. muay thai, cooking etc

@Chris ********

Yes, but not every time. I had house visits 4 times out of 5 extensions. I'm now on a DTV. I don't have to worry about immigration for 5 years :)

It should not be an issue as the work you invoice for could have been carried out on your behalf while you were on 'holiday'.

Most offices are 30 days, but some allow 45 days

@John *********

how do they know it's over 120k when you don't have a bank account :D

@Sefton *******

This is true. I've been here 20 years, and the only people who pay tax are the people with work permits.

Just because you become a tax resident does not mean you have a tax liability. As a tourist, you are not allowed to work here, and if the money you bring onshore is taxed elsewhere and is covered by a double taxation agreement, then you do not need a TIN or need to file a tax return. That is what the tax office told me in Nakhonsawan. In fact, how can you possibly pay a tax liability when you are not even allowed to open a bank account?

Until you tell the bank, nothing will happen, and even then, the staff may not be aware of the rules. My account is in a provincial city away from the tourist areas, so I have my fingers crossed. Before I changed to a DTV, I attended my branch with proof that my SIM is registered in my name and to update my new passport. I don't intend to go there again :)