I have just started work here in Thailand and I'm trying to get the real situation regarding tax, but I keep getting totally conflicting advice.

Firstly, I was told that I would pay a straight percentage

Then I was told that, as a Farang, I would pay a fixed 1,800 baht a month

Then another person told me that they didn't pay any tax at all and that I shouldn't either

Then again, I was told that you're taxed on an incremental scale

Then another guy said that it was only Americans that didn't pay any tax

Anyone out there know the real situation ?

Edited October 27, 200520 yr by Welshman

I have just started work here in Thailand and I'm trying to get the real situation regarding tax, but I keep getting totally conflicting advice.

Then again, I was told that you're taxed on an incremental scale

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It is sliding scale based on your income.

The table is published in the newspapers from time to time.

This site gives the details.

Your employer should be able to advise you and suggest ways of minimising tax

by paying part as "expenses".