Question 1

I have a retirement visa. I am UK citizen living in Thailand. i have no assets in UK. I have a UK state pension and a small private pension. I pay tax in UK on my combined pensions by PAYE. My pensions are paid into my UK bank account. I transfer cash each month to my Thai bank account. Are there any circumstances where I would need to pay tax in Thailand?

Chas Begley · Accepted Answer

Both your state pension And private pensions are classed as assessable income If you transfer To Thailand. You will likely have To file a tax return. Our Assisted Tax Filing Service will help you to claim the tax credits for tax paid In the UK. This is called assisted tax filing. Click here to learn about foreign sourced assessable income.

Question 2

I have a retirement visa. I am UK citizen living in Thailand. i have no assets in UK. I have a UK state pension and a small private pension. I pay tax in UK on my combined pensions by PAYE. My pensions are paid into my UK bank account. I transfer cash each month to my Thai bank account. Are there any circumstances where I would need to pay tax in Thailand?

Chas Begley · Accepted Answer

Both your state pension And private pensions are classed as assessable income If you transfer To Thailand. You will likely have To file a tax return. Our Assisted Tax Filing Service will help you to claim the tax credits for tax paid In the UK. This is called assisted tax filing. Click here to learn about foreign sourced assessable income.

Explore Related Content

Thai Statutory Heirs Explained: Who Inherits When There Is No Will

How To Manage an Expat Death in Thailand When You Are Overseas

How To Appoint a Legal Representative in Thailand from Overseas

Thai Tax Essentials for Expats 2026

Need Help with Your Thai Tax Position?

Tax Filing Services

Tax Consultancy

TIN Application Service