ภาษีสำหรับชาวต่างชาติ: คำถามที่พบบ่อย

To claim tax credits in Thailand, you must provide documentary evidence of German tax paid, such as:

• German tax assessments (Steuerbescheid)
• Withholding tax certificates from pensions or banks
• Proof of remittances into Thailand

Without sufficient documentation, Thailand may not grant the credit.

Learn more about the Thailand–Germany DTA in our full webinar here.

If you are classified as a Thai tax resident (spending 180+ days in Thailand), the income you remit to Thailand may be taxable. However, under the Germany–Thailand Double Taxation Agreement (DTA), certain income types such as pensions, employment income, and business profits are covered to prevent double taxation. The rules depend on the income type: German state pensions usually remain taxable in Germany, while private pensions and savings may become taxable in Thailand if remitted.

For more information on the Thailand–Germany Double Tax Agreement and practical tax planning for German expats, check out our full webinar recording.

No, under Thailand’s remittance basis of taxation, only income remitted into Thailand in the same year it is earned is taxable. Income left overseas is not taxed in Thailand. However, starting from 2024, any income earned in that year and remitted in the same year becomes taxable. Pre-2024 savings remain exempt regardless of when remitted.

To claim tax credits in Thailand, you must provide documentary evidence of German tax paid, such as:

• German tax assessments (Steuerbescheid)
• Withholding tax certificates from pensions or banks
• Proof of remittances into Thailand

Without sufficient documentation, Thailand may not grant the credit.

Learn more about the Thailand–Germany DTA in our full webinar here.

No, under Thailand’s remittance basis of taxation, only income remitted into Thailand in the same year it is earned is taxable. Income left overseas is not taxed in Thailand. However, starting from 2024, any income earned in that year and remitted in the same year becomes taxable. Pre-2024 savings remain exempt regardless of when remitted.

If you are classified as a Thai tax resident (spending 180+ days in Thailand), the income you remit to Thailand may be taxable. However, under the Germany–Thailand Double Taxation Agreement (DTA), certain income types such as pensions, employment income, and business profits are covered to prevent double taxation. The rules depend on the income type: German state pensions usually remain taxable in Germany, while private pensions and savings may become taxable in Thailand if remitted.

For more information on the Thailand–Germany Double Tax Agreement and practical tax planning for German expats, check out our full webinar recording.