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Do foreigners pay income tax in Thailand?
Yes, if you stay 180+ days in a calendar year, you're a tax resident and must pay progressive income tax (5-35%) on Thai-sourced income and foreign income remitted to Thailand.
Detailed Answer
Foreigner income tax in Thailand: **Tax residency:** Staying 180+ days in a calendar year = Thai tax resident. **What's taxed:** - All income from Thai sources (salary, business, rental) - All foreign-source income remitted to Thailand is taxable regardless of when earned (Revenue Department Order Por. 161/2566, effective 1 January 2024) **Progressive rates (2025):** - 0-150,000: Exempt - 150,001-300,000: 5% - 300,001-500,000: 10% - 500,001-750,000: 15% - 750,001-1,000,000: 20% - 1,000,001-2,000,000: 25% - 2,000,001-5,000,000: 30% - Over 5,000,000: 35% **Deductions:** Personal allowance (THB 60,000), spouse allowance, children, social security, life insurance, LTF/RMF funds. **Filing:** Annual tax return due by March 31. Employer withholds monthly. Tax ID required. **Double Tax Agreements (DTA):** Thailand has DTAs with 61+ countries to prevent double taxation.
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