Thailand income tax for foreigners

The Thailand income tax for foreigners is explained below. You will need to know the Taxes in Thailand for expats when working in Thailand. If you have meet the work permit requirements and paying taxes then you need to ensure that the taxes you are paying is correct.

You can ask at the Revenue department about taxes or speak to our accounting department GAM accounting to not only check your taxes but also to file your annual tax return which most foreigners in Thailand do not do. If you are married in Thailand or have a child you do get some of your tax money back each year.

Resident & Non-Resident taxpayers:

There are two types of taxpayers in Thailand. Those who are in Thailand and those outside of Thailand. You are classed as a resident taxpayer if you have lived in Thailand for more than 180 days in a year. For non-residents, you will only pay taxes on what was generated in Thailand and you have been in Thailand for less than 180 days of the year. This becomes important when you renew your work permit as they will ask about your tax forms again.

Note that if you earn less than 150,000 THB a year you are exempt from personal income taxes. You can speak to our accountant for more tax advice as there are many options for allowances. See the getting a work permit in Thailand article as well as the Thailand work permit cost as well. Below are the Thai taxes for expats or taxes in Thailand for expats if you are interested.

If you are working in Thailand then email us or call us today for more information and assistance when it comes to personal income taxes in Thailand.

Personal Income Tax allowances:

The following are personal allowances if you are paying taxes in Thailand. Again you need to seek advice when filing your tax return in Thailand. These are the most common allowances from the revenue department in Thailand.

–  Personal allowance       

The single taxpayer – 30,000 baht for the taxpayer

–   Parent’s allowance

30,000 baht for each of taxpayer’s and spouse’s parents if such parent is above 60 years old and earns less than 30,000 baht

–  Life insurance premium paid by taxpayer or spouse      

The amount actually paid but not exceeding 100,000 baht each

–   Social insurance contributions paid by taxpayer or spouse         

Amount actually paid each

Thailand income tax for foreigners:

The following are the tax rates used in 2013/2014. If you are not certain again our accountants with GAM Accounting will be able to assist you in completing and checking your taxes.

See also the article on work permit renewal in Thailand as well as the Thai work permit cost.