Why on earth would you even consider paying tax in Thailand?

[eastlight]

9 hours ago, JoeRan said:

I pay taxes to pay for the ferry from Hua Hin to Pattaya. 

What ferry?

[ChaiyaTH]

A lot that claim they just pay taxes simply barely have taxes. Many with local jobs not even have a choice as it would be taken upfront.

[Scouse123]

21 hours ago, Drumbuie said:

You, like so many, are forgetting all the public infrastructure that you benefit from every day which is paid for by taxes. 

 

 

Ask the Thais to join in then, but unless it's taxed at source as in hotels, VAT on goods,  etc,

 

THEY WON'T PAY IT.

[nickmondo]

On 2/24/2025 at 4:09 PM, spidermike007 said:

I have a Thai woman and we've already discussed this, if there ever comes a time for me to pay taxes here in Thailand we will be out of the country for more than 6 months a year.

 

There is no way I will even pay a thousand baht in taxes here for the rest of my life. 

im already doing the six months out of Thailand.  Just while the Thai government sorts itself out, if ever.  Until i get a for sure answer, i will continue to do this.  Vietnam by the way.  i am currently in Da Nang, Thai gf here with me, its enjoyable, and cheap, so not really an issue, and a nice break from Thainess!

[Photoguy21]

On 2/24/2025 at 3:04 PM, cjinchiangrai said:

I see paying taxes as a responsibility to help everyone. If you do not pay anywhere, you are a cheat and a criminal.

Not if you work and earn in a tax free area of the world. If you are in a place where you pay taxes then you should pay but you shouldn't enter a double taxation system.

[JJ-Thailand]

I will file my tax return but have selected the source and amount sent over so there will be no tax, ever. 😂😂😂

[easydoor]

This law exist since 1972, so it is not new at all.

It looks many people doesn't kow the difference in between  making a 'tax declaration' and 'paying tax.' Depending on the agreement between your home country and Thailand you shall have to pay or not to pay but you have to do a tax declaration. All the rest I read here is nonsens..

[rwill]

I'm sure there are plenty of foreigners living in Thailand that don't ever use this forum.  They most likely have never heard anything about having to pay tax on their overseas income and probably never will.

[Geir Rasch]

Why would I not? Paying tax to Thailand means a large reduction on my total tax. 

[Samh]

On 2/24/2025 at 2:24 PM, Robert_Smith said:

...so can married men.

 

if they have an understanding wife that is...

 

regards,

Bob.

Take their wife with them on the 6 month stay out of Thailand.

 

[Presnock]

On 2/25/2025 at 8:44 AM, OneManShow said:

It is not one way, it is 2 way. The government ask for tax then they must provide services for tax payers equally. In the US I'm a tax payer ant I receive government support in different ways, especially free medical care. 
 

but is that medical care free from the US here in Thailand or overseas.  I have hospitalization free too if I am in the US but I am not so I pay for myself and my family full coverage here in THailand from a US health insurance company.  If you want to avoid taxes here on remitted income then get a a visa like the LTR.  Even ifyou work here you can get that and pay less tax.  But this is all part of the OECD plan that 136 countries I guess figured this was the only fair way to get their share.  

[SmokeandIce]

On 2/24/2025 at 3:00 PM, cjinchiangrai said:

How about: I am not a selfish foreigner that avoids social well being. 

I have a child's orphanage that I donate to regularly.  If I were confident that taxes paid would improve public education or better the lives of the less fortunate Thai people, I wouldn't mind.  However, cynical me believes a majority of my Thai taxes would go toward Government officials and military elite growing wealth.  In addition, if my taxes paid would give me permanent residence and a vote, then ok.

[cjinchiangrai]

4 minutes ago, SmokeandIce said:

I have a child's orphanage that I donate to regularly.  If I were confident that taxes paid would improve public education or better the lives of the less fortunate Thai people, I wouldn't mind.  However, cynical me believes a majority of my Thai taxes would go toward Government officials and military elite growing wealth.  In addition, if my taxes paid would give me permanent residence and a vote, then ok.

Red Herring