Taxability

DTV visa holders pay taxes in Thailand if they are tax residents. You become a tax resident if you stay 180 days or more in a calendar year. Tax residents pay income tax sourced in Thailand. They also pay on foreign income brought into Thailand.

The tax rates are progressive, ranging from 0% to 35%. Non-residents pay tax only on income from Thailand, which includes income from local jobs or businesses. Remote work for foreign firms is not taxed if remitted into Thailand.

For more information, see our article on the tax implications of the DTV visa or book a call with our team to discuss your circumstances.

Foreign income is taxed for DTV visa holders who have stayed in Thailand for more than 180 days in a calendar year qualifying them as tax residents.

If this is you, you are taxed on assessable foreign income that you bring into the country. Assessable income encompasses a broad range, including income from employment, freelance work, capital gains, rental income and intellectual property.

For more information, see our article on the tax implications of the DTV visa or book a call with our team to discuss your personal circumstances.

Yes, crypto and investment income can be taxed for DTV visa holders if they are tax residents.  Residents pay tax on Thai-sourced income and foreign income brought into Thailand, which includes capital gains or dividends derived from cryptocurrency. Mining income is also taxable.

For more information on cryptocurrency taxation in Thailand, please visit this link. Thailand has announced a five-year exemption on cryptocurrency gains; however, as of July 2025, this has not been confirmed. Under the proposal, the exemption will only apply to gains on licensed Thai exchanges.

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