gzmr Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 If I have an extension of stay based on marriage and I reside in Thailand for the year, is it permitted that I can work as a freelancer/self-employed from the US. I know it’s forbidden to work within Thailand without a work permit, but is it permitted to have income from my business that is taxed in the US? I’m hearing contradictory information on this.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post n00dle Posted September 19, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2023 1 minute ago, gzmr said: If I have an extension of stay based on marriage and I reside in Thailand for the year, is it permitted that I can work as a freelancer/self-employed from the US. I know it’s forbidden to work within Thailand without a work permit, but is it permitted to have income from my business that is taxed in the US? I’m hearing contradictory information on this.. Just do it. Keep your head down and dont publicize it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gzmr Posted September 19, 2023 Author Share Posted September 19, 2023 Yeah, I get that. But with this new tax law being discussed, I didn’t know if it would lead to more poking around for money trails if I was to do it 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 5 minutes ago, gzmr said: Yeah, I get that. But with this new tax law being discussed, I didn’t know if it would lead to more poking around for money trails if I was to do it As long as no money passes through a Thai bank you will probably be beneath the radar. I've been selling online for avout 12 years without any issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BritTim Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 This is a frequently asked question. Usually, it is worded "does Thailand allow digital nomads?" The short answer is that, as long as you have no Thai employer or customer, it is officially not allowed, but is in practice 100% tolerated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n00dle Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, gzmr said: Yeah, I get that. But with this new tax law being discussed, I didn’t know if it would lead to more poking around for money trails if I was to do it Nothing is definitive yet, speculation is pointless, but double taxation treaties are in place, so you are not likely to be liable. Edited September 19, 2023 by n00dle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorgal Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 You can work online in Thailand without work permit as long as you: 1. don't do the online job that a Thai can do : example : do a reportage of a temple, etc... 2. don't harm the Thai economy and society with your online pro activities : example : no porn, no concurrency 3. you are not paid on a Thai bank account from a Thai registered company Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigt3116 Posted September 19, 2023 Share Posted September 19, 2023 1 hour ago, Thorgal said: You can work online in Thailand without work permit as long as you: 1. don't do the online job that a Thai can do : example : do a reportage of a temple, etc... 2. don't harm the Thai economy and society with your online pro activities : example : no porn, no concurrency 3. you are not paid on a Thai bank account from a Thai registered company And pray tell where did you get these totally incorrect pearls of wisdom from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayClay Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 15 hours ago, gzmr said: I’m hearing contradictory information on this.. And I can guarantee that you will continue to do so as this thred progresses. Don't tell anyone and/or don't make any enemies and you'll be fine. The jury is out on whether you'll be 100% legit. But you'll be fine. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FritsSikkink Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 6 hours ago, Thorgal said: You can work online in Thailand without work permit as long as you: 1. don't do the online job that a Thai can do : example : do a reportage of a temple, etc... 2. don't harm the Thai economy and society with your online pro activities : example : no porn, no concurrency 3. you are not paid on a Thai bank account from a Thai registered company It will still be illegal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunPer Posted September 20, 2023 Share Posted September 20, 2023 21 hours ago, gzmr said: If I have an extension of stay based on marriage and I reside in Thailand for the year, is it permitted that I can work as a freelancer/self-employed from the US. I know it’s forbidden to work within Thailand without a work permit, but is it permitted to have income from my business that is taxed in the US? I’m hearing contradictory information on this.. In principle it's forbidden to perform remote work without a work permit – however, there seems to be some (numerous) doing it under the radar; there is a newer proper visa for that purpose, but quite strict with both income and employer – while you can have whatever income you wish from abroad. If foreign income is not covered by a Double Taxation Agreement you shall from January 1st next year (2024) pay personal income tax of all money transferred into Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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