Asia·61+ treaties·PE risk: Medium

🇹🇭 Thailand tax residency

180 days in a calendar year

Residency threshold

180 days

Tax range

0–35%

Digital nomad visa

Yes

Thailand changed the game in 2024 by taxing remitted foreign income for residents. The LTR (Long-Term Resident) visa now offers the cleanest carve-out for high earners.

Best for

Long-term remote workers on the DTV or LTR visa

Common pitfall

Since 2024, foreign-source income remitted to Thailand IS taxable for residents.

Exit / mitigation tip

Keep foreign income outside Thailand or use the LTR visa wealth-pension category.

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