Question 1

Before filing a tax return for 2024 with the Revenue Department, do I first need to obtain a TIN from them?

Chas Begley · Accepted Answer

Yes, to file a tax return, you will need a TIN number. You can get this from your local revenue office. If people would like help with this we have a paid service to obtain on their behalf.

You can find out more about applying for a Tax Identification Number (TIN) in Thailand here.

Question 2

How do I get a tax ID in Thailand?

Chas Begley · Accepted Answer

To obtain a tax ID in Thailand, an individual or company must first register with the Thai Revenue Department, a process which can be initiated online through the Revenue Department’s website or in person at a local tax office. If people would like help with this we have a paid service to obtain on their behalf.

Learn more about applying for a Tax Identification Number (TIN) in Thailand here.

Question 3

I live in Thailand with my Thai wife and our two daughters. I have a one-year retirement visa. My nationality is Danish. I have a yellow book and a pink Thai ID card. My income comes from my Danish pension schemes. My pensions add up to 75,000 Baht each month after tax. In Denmark, we use our personal registration number as a TIN-number. Will I need a TIN-number issued by the Thai Inland Revenue office?

Chas Begley · Accepted Answer

Yes you will need a Thai Tax ID Number (TIN). You can get this from your local revenue department. If you do need help with this, we do have a service to aquire the TINs.

Learn more about applying for a Tax Identification Number (TIN) in Thailand here.

Question 4

Hi I reside in Thailand as a dependent on my wife's employment visa/work permit and do not have any Thailand-based employment or investment income. I want to confirm that in light of the above, I am NOT required to have a Thailand TIN or file a Thai tax return, as my wife does.

Chas Begley · Accepted Answer

If you do not have any assessable income (Thai income or overseas income that is remitted to Thailand) then you don’t need a Tax ID number. Your spouse can use your passport number on her tax return.

You are not required to have a Thai tax ID number or file if you have no income (your wife can file as a joint married with a spouse with no income)

Question 5

Is a Thai pink card equivalent to a Tax Identification Number (TIN)?

Chas Begley · Accepted Answer

No, foreigners must register separately for a TIN, even if they possess a pink card.

Question 6

How do I file taxes in Thailand as a DTV visa holder?

Chas Begley · Accepted Answer

As a DTV visa holder, you only file taxes if you’re a tax resident (staying 180+ days in a calendar year). First, you will need to get a Tax ID Number and then file an annual tax return in April of the following year. If you rent out a property overseas for income, you may also need to file a half-year return in September.

We have more detailed information on the tax for DTV visa holders here

Question 7

Do I need to register with the Thai Revenue Department if I have no income but stay over 180 days?

Chas Begley · Accepted Answer

Yes. If you are in Thailand for more than 180 days in a calendar year, you are considered a Thai tax resident. Even if you have no current income, you should still obtain a Tax ID Number to ensure compliance. If you later remit income into Thailand, you will already be registered and ready to file.

If you need a hassle-free way to apply for a Thai TIN see our service here,

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