Savings are any money not earned in the current tax year.it could be the sale of a house I your home country. The funds can then be transferred to Thailand tax exempt. Earnings, excluding government/state pensions, brought into Thailand are not tax exempt. All earnings in another country and not brought into Thailand are tax exempt.
No, if you bring any money I to Thailand as a tourist is non taxable. Likewise, monies earned, (savings) prior to becoming a resident (180 days) is non taxable regardless of how you saved your money.
All money earned outside Thailand and not brought into Thailand is non taxable.
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