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What should I know about the DTV visa in Thailand, especially regarding taxes for digital nomads?

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Feb 12, 2025

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Hey everyone, does anyone in Bangkok have contacts for the DTV visa? I’m specifically looking at the Muay Thai option since there’s no clear info on the tax situation for digital nomads.

From what I understand, once you stay in Thailand for over 6 months, you become a tax resident, meaning any income earned while in TH is taxable. I haven’t seen any official clarification stating otherwise. Has anyone here been asked to pay taxes or provide extra documents while on the DTV?

Would love to hear real experiences—thanks!

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The post seeks information about the DTV visa in Thailand, specifically regarding the Muay Thai option and tax implications for digital nomads. It raises concerns about becoming a tax resident after six months in Thailand and questions about taxation on income earned while living there. Commenters clarify aspects of the DTV visa fees and tax assessment rules—highlighting that only income remitted to Thailand may be taxed, and suggesting consulting a tax expert for clarity.

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Jeremy *****

Common sense and reading comprehension have left the planet I think 🤦‍♂️😂

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Jeremy *****

Here you go genius since you've evidently done 0 research and wanna tell me to show you this in your mind magical price 😂🙄🤦‍♂️

How some people survive in this world is beyond me truly 😂😂😂☠️

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Was***

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nothing you said was constructive, so no one’s gives a f about you and your survival tips really

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Was***

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just chill down, you’re doing too much 😂 we didn't mean to make you so emotional, don't worry so much about a Facebook post

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That’s a weird thing to say out loud . Are you ok? 😂

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Jeremy *****

how do people like you survive I truly don't understand it 🤷‍♂️

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Jeremy *****

Wassefwtf are you blabbing about 🤷‍♂️🙄😂

I was speaking to the UK genius who asked me to show him where a 10,000 visa is

Again your reading comprehension is horrible 🤷‍♂️🙄🤦‍♂️

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Cliff *********

exactly!

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Was***

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i will make sure you proofread my writing next time before posting anything

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Jeremy *****

proof read what?

You're the one who thinks you have to pay 10,000 baht 2 times a year when it clearly states on the gov site that it is for the 5 years one time charge of 10,000 baht 🤷‍♂️😂

Again reading comprehension isn't your strong point in life .

My statement stands as valid

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Raed ****

could you plz send me the link for the 10k , i will be more than happy to pay 10k one time for 5 years in the happy land

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Jeremy *****

it's on the government application dude 🤷‍♂️😂

That's the fee for the visa 🤦‍♂️🙄😂

How is that so hard to comprehend 🤦‍♂️

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Wannikea *********

The DTV is 10,000 period. You pay once, not every entry.

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@Wannikea ********

I totally understand that, the paragraph that was speaking about the cost isn’t relevant, it was just to get an understanding on the tax situation that’s what matters

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Greg ********

You misunderstand. Even if you were to become Thai Tax Resident tax is not assessable on all global income. Only that remitted to Thailand and subject to Double Taxation Agreents and allowances. Consult a tax expert.

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