I can't even open a bank account in Thailand but yet I'm expected to pay Thai tax?

[Puccini]

On 4/25/2025 at 9:30 AM, Rolo89 said:

On the DTV and was planning on paying Thai tax, but since tightening the rules on banking it's impossible to get a bank account until you have a work permit.

 

My DTV allows working for my foreign company remotely in Thailand, but how can they expect me to pay Thai tax if I'm not even allowed to open a bank account?

 

Thailand, respectively the country's Revenue Department, does not "expect" you to pay taxes. It either sends you a tax bill or it doesn't. If it does, ask it to give you a letter addressed to the bank of your choice recommending that the bak open an account for you. Alternatively, you may pay your taxes in cash.

[Puccini]

On 4/25/2025 at 9:30 AM, Rolo89 said:

On the DTV and was planning on paying Thai tax, but since tightening the rules on banking it's impossible to get a bank account until you have a work permit.

 

My DTV allows working for my foreign company remotely in Thailand, but how can they expect me to pay Thai tax if I'm not even allowed to open a bank account?

 

Thailand, respectively the country's Revenue Department, does not "expect" you to pay taxes. It either sends you a tax bill or it doesn't. If it does, ask it to give you a letter addressed to the bank of your choice recommending that the bak open an account for you. Alternatively, you may pay your taxes in cash.

[Puccini]

@Rolo89  A Tip: next time you walk into a bank, don't ask about opening a bank account. Instead, ask about opening a savings account.

 

It may sound strange, but in Thai banking lingo, most times a bank employee hears "bank account" he jumps to the conclusion that you mean a current account.

[Alexjkr]

1 hour ago, Puccini said:

@Rolo89  A Tip: next time you walk into a bank, don't ask about opening a bank account. Instead, ask about opening a savings account.

 

It may sound strange, but in Thai banking lingo, most times a bank employee hears "bank account" he jumps to the conclusion that you mean a current account.

I have have had a Kasikorn account going on for 11 or 12 years. I am only a tourist and use it to send money to Thailand when I am on holiday. I did notice that when ever I log on or use an ATM it says Savings Account but appears to work like a current account. So what exactly is the difference between a current and a savings account?