Expat Tax: Frequently Asked Questions
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US Social Security is tax exempt under the USA-Thailand DTA. There are no differences between if you remit monthly or annually.
We recommend you watch our webinar on the USA DTA for more information
You pay Thai tax on foreign income only when the money enters Thailand and the income relates to a year in which you were a Thai tax resident. Income earned in a non-resident year or before 1 January 2024 is exempt when remitted.
Thailand does not tax foreign income on an arising basis. The tax applies only when both conditions align: the income must relate to a tax-resident year and the money must enter Thailand.