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Introduction to Personal Income Tax in Thailand
In Malaysia the Govt has recently reiterated that they will not tax the money of Retired Expats brought into their countries in most situations. One of those is that they will not impose any taxation obligations on money that has been subjected to the taxation system of the country of origin, if that country has a DTA with their country. https://officialmm2h.com/foreign-sourced-income-tax-exemption/ Other countries in the Region have similar exemptions and allowances on the foreign money of retired/married Expats living in their country - usually implemented as part of their processes in moving to a global taxation system (which Thailand has not yet done). May I suggest that literal interpretations of the current TRD Tax Laws and related DTAs are at best 'uncertain' at this time. That is because they have not be 'tested' in Thai Tax Court since the rule change in 2024, and the DTAs and TRD Laws/Rules were not written for Expats who are retired/married and who are not working or earning money in Thailand. The only change to the tax situation on Jan1 2024 was that money earned overseas by a Thai tax resident is no longer tax exempt if it is brought into Thailand after 12 months. The change was not targeted at Expat's pensions and other retirement funds or situations, and TRD clearly did not realise the sh**storm the change would create. I will also point out that since that change was made, and the incomplete unsatisfactory TRD answers provided under the previous TRD Management, that the Thai Govt changed - from the PM down including the Minister responsible for the TRD. Since then they have not said a word about 'the problem', and I remind you of the normal behaviour of Thais when they might 'lose face'. What they have said since the change of Govt, is that they are 'very busy' developing a global taxation system and that will involve extremely difficult and convoluted changes to Thai Taxation Laws and Rules, and then is when they will provide full details and clarity to both Thais and Expats. If you have been in Thailand a long time, then you know even the simple easy things take a long time to change here and they involve a lot of work. I am of the opinion that the reason TRD has not clarified in detail all the issues raised by Expats and Lawyers and Others due the the rule change, is because that would take a lot of work and changes to the Laws/Rules that are not worth the trouble - especially given they are moving towards a global based taxation system. IMO until the changes are made to the Thai taxation system for the implementation of global taxation, retired/married Expats not earning money in Thailand are not who the TRD wants to go into the local Provincial Offices - and the local Provinces dont want them too. I will also point out that there is a Taxation Law in Thailand that clearly states that any Expat who is a Tax Resident and who is leaving Thailand must present a Tax Certificate before leaving. That is not enforced - but when the non-enforcement decision was made, it was clearly too much trouble to change the Laws. Unlike in the West where all determinations and decisions are ratified in the applicable Laws and Rules, in Thailand they dont go through the nightmare that such a change requires (including approval by the King). I state that because there are Laws in Thailand, and then there is whether Thailand Authorities enforce those Laws or not, and how they both interpret and enforce them at the Provincial levels. PIT is a Provincial issue. -
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Thailands number 1 forum improves by leaps and bounds since Thaiger takeover.
I am curious why you post this and whose butt you are trying to kiss? Why not a single complaint from you or asking if there is anything people do not like as well as like. Completely biassed for sure. If you want to make forum asking about something/anything then you should want both ends of the field. Not just Ohhh, it is so good. What more can we add to make it better. Everything in life and in this forum has good and bad in it. Perhaps some suggestions about what makes you frustrated when opening the site or other problems would also make it better if voiced and acknowledged. -
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Crime Pattaya Authorities Launch “Operation Coconut Ghosts” to Crack Down on Foreign Prostitution
Very kind of you. I have to say that I rather enjoy being edified. -
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Stuck With Someone Irresponsible and lazy – How Do You Leave Without Guilt When Dogs?
Hi everyone, I’ve been stuck in a draining, dysfunctional relationship for almost 13 years, and I don’t know how to get out without feeling guilty—mainly because of the 14 dogs we live with. The truth is, I’m the only one who actually cares for them. I cook for them, clean up after them, prep their food daily, and do all the real work. She just lives in the same space. This partner of mine is lazy, uneducated, irresponsible with money, and emotionally checked out. I’ve sponsored multiple things over the years—guesthouses, her spending, daily expenses—and she’s managed to run everything into the ground. She hoards clothes, handbags, and dogs while expecting me to keep everything afloat. The place is filthy, rat-infested, chaotic—and I’ve tolerated it far too long. While I’m at home scrubbing floors and feeding dogs, she’s out with her friends 8 to 10 hours a day—BBQs, parties, hikes, shopping—then comes home late. When she is home, she’s glued to her phone, scrolling YouTube and Facebook while the TV blasts Thai soap operas in the background. It’s mind-numbing. She contributes nothing meaningful and expects everything. There’s no real communication. When I’m sick, she doesn’t even notice—no help, no care, nothing. But if *she* needs something? I’m expected to drop everything and pay, fix, or sort it. I know I sound like a real mug—and that’s probably because I am. I’ve been holding this mess together out of guilt and attachment to the dogs. Now that I’ve finally refused to sponsor her anymore, she’s suddenly “looking for jobs”—or at least pretending to. The reality is, she’s extremely unlikely to get anything. She doesn’t even have the most basic qualifications, and even a waitress job is a long shot. And even if she does land something, it’s not going to sustain her lifestyle of parties, outings, and hoarding. I know this is a self-created trap. I could walk away and have a more peaceful life elsewhere, but the dogs keep me rooted here. Has anyone else gone through something similar? How do you leave a situation like this without abandoning the animals? How do you stop being the caretaker for someone who offers nothing in return? Any insights or hard-earned advice would really help. Thanks in advance.
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