Anonymous participant Okay. A software developer can use a DTV when working remotely for a foreign company. If you remit 10K to Thailand, you'll be liable for taxes if you stay 180 days or more per calendar year in Thailand. The exact tax amounts depend on treaties between Thailand and your home country. Be sure to understand the definition of "remitted" in Thailand, as it may include cash and credit card transactions—even though many say it's nearly impossible to trace. And right, an LTR visa is tax-exempt.

Anonymous participant Can you describe the "physically performed in Thailand?" Physical services you're offering to foreigners are considered working in Thailand and are strictly prohibited under a DTV (on-site class teacher, tourist guide, tattoos artist, architect, etc.)They are not in a legal "grey zone." However, activities like meeting other foreigners to sign contracts, discuss business are tolerated.

1. What is Thai-sourced income? A DTV holder cannot work with any Thai individuals or business entities. Physical work with foreigners in Thailand also falls into that category (ex: tattoos artists, tourist guide, etc.); anything that is considered as taking the job of a Thai. DTV allows remote work with foreign companies/foreign individuals. You’ll need a different type of visa and a work permit to do so. Can you explain a little more about what you mean with physical work in Thailand?

2. Foreign income remitted to Thailand is taxable. You must stay in Thailand for at least 180 days and check tax treaties between Thailand and your country.