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What are the tax implications for DTV holders residing in Thailand and how to find a local accountant knowledgeable in tax treaties?

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Feb 20, 2025

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Question here for the DTV holders currently residing in Thailand longer than 180 days per year therefore becoming liable for Thai income tax returns. Does anyone here have any experience dealing with a local agent that understands the situation and double tax treaties? I’m a full time online freelancer earning %100 of my income from Australian clients and pay Australian income taxes and GST. Any experience from others or recommendations for a local agent would be appreciated as we are intending to stay for 1 full year leaving the country only a few times between those 180 day periods for some other travel. From what I understand you’re only taxed on what is remitted into Thailand however it seems largely a grey area.

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DTV holders in Thailand who stay longer than 180 days per year must deal with Thai income tax returns. The conversation discusses the complexities of taxation, emphasizing that only the income remitted to Thailand is subject to tax, with specific exemptions available. Participants recommend seeking assistance from a knowledgeable Thai accountant rather than visa agents, citing a particular firm as a potential resource. Moreover, users share experiences related to obtaining tax identification, verifying bank information, and the implications of new tax laws affecting expats.

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Wannikea *********

Your possible tax liability is only on money remitted into Thailand. The first 150,000 baht is exempt, and there are other exemptions that you could possibly qualify for.

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Alex *******

Don't worry about it bro, nothing will happen

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Rhys ******

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just go about business as usual and don’t submit anything?

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Alex *******

I'm Australian as well. I have lived in Thailand for 3 years. I'm not doing a tax return here. Everyone I know that lives here more than 180 days is not doing one.

At worst, let's say they do end up trying to tax us here. Australia already has a tax agreement with Thailand so we get a tax credit anyway

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Greg ********

Visa Agents do not usually deal in twx matters. You need a Thai Accountant with knowledge in this area or one of the larger global tax advisors used to dealing with this. For example this company is what my last company outsourced expat tax matters too. Might be over the top for you but example of the types of org about

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Toni *******

I went to jomtien revenue office 2 weeks ago to ask for the tax id so i could do it online. I had translator with me. They told that need to give 2024 bank statements and pay everything right there, so I said goodbye. They didnt know what they doing I think, I only needed the id number so i can make the report aftet i get one from my home country (have dta, i get it late march)

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Rhys ******

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sounds like it’s going to be a headache!

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Toni *******

i think more easy to transfer the money thru gf/wife if have one 🤣 luckily i transferred most of my assets in 2023

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Toni *******

it really is, if i do corrections to mine in my home country, its around august i will get the final one

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Rhys ******

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I won’t even have a Thai bank account, going to be withdrawing from ATMs and making transfers through Revolut

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Toni *******

i actually got a message recently from bangkok bank that i need to verify my SIM with the operator. I have no idea what it means since they scan our passports for SIMs. Theres been new money laundering laws coming in effect this year, maybe this all have everything to do with that

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James ********

not connected.

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Toni *******

yet 🤣

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James ********

in fact, reported this week that the Thai government is reviewing the recent tax return issue. Possibly to change it again to lessen the issue.

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Rhys ******

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I have no idea, it’s all new to me. If I don’t have a Thai bank think it will be ok

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Toni *******

nothing guaranteed here, they can ask and check what they want 😅 choose male officer, they dont have bad time every month 😆

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Toni *******

i have lived here 3,5 years now on/off 9months a year, only thing me and my friends think, if they ask for the tax id when flying out. So we would like to get one. Dont want to start dealing with that at the airport. Never heard anyone experienced that, but still possible I think

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James ********

nobody will ask you for a tax 🆔 when you depart Thailand.

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