Looking for info on the 30,000 Baht Tax deduction available for people working in Thailand.

[Alaska Zak]

I got a letter from my gym saying that they were an approved expense for a 30,000 baht tax deduction claimable for certain goods and services in Thailand. This was the first I heard of this and am having a hard time finding anymore info. Apparently the government is allowing up to 30,000 baht to be claimed against tax for purchases until the end of the year. Does anyone know about this? What goods and/or services can be deducted from your income tax? Is there a list somewhere? 

[canopus1969]

Why not ask your Gym - then report back here ?

[Alaska Zak]

I did, and they told me to ask my accountant. Gotta go through HR department in order to do that, and I am still waiting on an answer back. When I get a reply from them, I will post the update. In the meantime, I just thought I would ask if anyone here had any idea about it.

[Iforbach]

All I know is my wife bought..samsung tablet..and used it against..tax 30k...allowance..ok till 30 Dec..

 

[Techno Viking]

Bt.30,000 Tax Deduction.

[S0S]

Quoted from: Personal income tax deduction scheme
 

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The Thai government has launched a scheme called Shop Dee Mee Khuen whereby individuals can claim a personal income tax deduction up to the maximum of THB 30,000 by keeping tax receipts between October 23 and December 31, 2020.

 

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In order to take advantage of this THB 30,000 PIT reduction you must get an official tax invoice or receipt from the product/service provider with your name, tax ID number and address (Note that Thai nationals have an ID card number that doubles as their tax ID), and keep the receipt for filing with your annual PIT submission.

 

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Exempted goods and services

There are certain types of goods and services which will be excluded from this program:

1. Beverages (wine, alcohol, beer, etc…)
2. Tobacco products
3. Gasoline
4. Transportation
5. Newspaper or Magazine
6. Online service for the magazine or newspaper
7. Travel agents
8. Hospitalities, flight tickets

Note: The promotion will not be applicable for people who have a welfare card or who are signed up on the Kon-la-klung