@Neil ******

if it makes no sense to you, then you just shut up. Okay?

@Jack *******

yes sure, let's reply "I have no idea" and "nobody has an idea" and "nobody has any idea about anything you have and have not asked" to any topic, great 👍. Let's not help people. And make many assumptions about what others do not know.

@Neil ******

and if no tax was paid where it was owed, then that's not related to taxability in Thailand. That's between you and the country where tax was owed but not paid.

@Neil ******

the point is that if it's taxable, under whichever rule, it's determined by other factors than transferring 800,000 baht into Thailand. So if you become tax resident in Thailand in some way, perhaps by using a DTV, and if, as in your scenario, the money was indeed taxable, then it is still is if you leave it abroad. The unimaginably stupid rule that only remitted money is taxable is out of the window.

It's not income, so no.

@Sandra **********

guess again

@Neil *******

that is correct. It's no longer published as such by IATA but I don't think the actual rule has changed.

But keep in mind that proof of onward travel is required for the visa application instead when getting a tourist visa. So proof of onward travel is required (at any stage) whenever you come as a tourist. An embassy can however decide to still give you a visa even without proof of onward travel, they have discretionary right on it.

@James *******

but as it's not required, even if the airline does check, it just means they made a mistake and you can just tell them that. Then they'll have to let you board. Asking them serves no purpose either.

Not required.

@Ryan *******

but since it's not required, the discussion evolves differently than in case they would be correct. You can tell them it's not required and ask them to double check with their supervisor if necessary.