Question 1

I have an international medical insurance policy, can I use this a deductible?

Chas Begley · Accepted Answer

No. Only Thai registered medical insurance plans, can be used as a tax deductible.

Question 2

I will not stay in Thailand for more than 180 days this year, may I have my foreign sourced income paid directly into my Thai Bank account and remain Tax Exempt.

Chas Begley · Accepted Answer

If the work was not conducted In Thailand then as a non-Thai tax resident you can transfer to Thailand without any tax liability

Question 3

Do I need to file a tax return if no cash has been remitted from offshore?

Chas Begley · Accepted Answer

Filing is unnecessary unless you have domestic income (e.g., rental income) or remitted foreign-sourced income while residing in Thailand.

Question 4

Do I need to file a tax return if I remit pre-2024 savings of £2,750,000 to Thailand?

Chas Begley · Accepted Answer

If the funds are proven to be pre-2024 savings, there is no need to file a tax return. Proper documentation (e.g., first-in, first-out records) is essential.

Question 5

Are there tax exemptions for DTV visa holders, similar to those for LTR visa holders?

Chas Begley · Accepted Answer

No, DTV visa holders do not receive tax exemptions, unlike those on the Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa. They are a different type of visa. You only pay tax with a DTV visa if you spend more than 180 days in Thailand in a year.

You can read more information on tax and the DTV visa here.

Question 6

Is there really a two-year tax exemption for DTV visa holders?

Chas Begley · Accepted Answer

No. Although there has been speculation online about a potential two-year exemption, nothing has been confirmed by the Revenue Department or published in the Royal Gazette. As of now, no such exemption exists.

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