Question 1

I understand that American social security can not be taxed in Thailand when transfered to a bank account there, i am wondering if this would include American veteran benefits as not taxable income because they are also 'government payments' like social security. Is this correct?

Chas Begley · Accepted Answer

Veterans pensions are classed as government pensions. Both Social Security and government pensions are excluded from Thai income tax due to the Double Taxation Agreement. You don't need to file a Thai tax return or get a Tax ID number

Question 2

I understand that American social security can not be taxed in Thailand when transfered to a bank account there, i am wondering if this would include American veteran benefits as not taxable income because they are also 'government payments' like social security. Is this correct?

Chas Begley · Accepted Answer

Veterans pensions are classed as government pensions. Both Social Security and government pensions are excluded from Thai income tax due to the Double Taxation Agreement. You don't need to file a Thai tax return or get a Tax ID number

I understand that American social security can not be taxed in Thailand when transfered to a bank account there, i am wondering if this would include American veteran benefits as not taxable income because they are also ‘government payments’ like social security. Is this correct?

I understand that American social security can not be taxed in Thailand when transfered to a bank account there, i am wondering if this would include American veteran benefits as not taxable income because they are also ‘government payments’ like social security. Is this correct?

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