If you’re flying into Thailand in 2026 and you smoke (or you’re bringing tobacco for someone else), the cigarette allowance is one of the most strictly enforced duty‑free rules at Thai airports. Bringing even a small amount over the limit…
Thailand’s 2026 tax filing season requires careful planning and attention to multiple deadlines across income types and filing methods. This comprehensive guide covers personal income tax, corporate tax, VAT, and withholding tax deadlines, along with rates, deductions, exemptions, and critical…
Understanding Thailand’s Progressive Tax System Thailand’s tax landscape has evolved significantly to align with international standards while maintaining competitive advantages for foreign investors. Whether you’re establishing a business operation, planning an international expansion, or relocating as an expat, understanding Thailand’s tiered…
This guide focuses on navigating the Thai Revenue Department’s e-Filing system (efiling.rd.go.th), which often reverts to Thai even when accessing the English information portal. Current Date: January 13, 2026Primary URL: efiling.rd.go.th 1. The English Interface Strategy While the main RD website has an English…
What is a Thai Tax Identification Number (TIN)? A Thai Tax Identification Number (also called tax identification or identification number) is a unique 13-digit numeric identifier issued by Thailand’s Revenue Department to individuals and businesses for tax administration purposes. This official identification number serves as…
Thailand’s tax system can seem complex, especially for foreigners and first-time filers. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Thai tax filing, including filing deadlines, tax rates, deductions, penalties, and answers to the most common questions that…
Thailand’s Value Added Tax (VAT) refund program is one of the most generous in Southeast Asia, allowing eligible foreign tourists to reclaim a significant portion of taxes paid on their purchases. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about claiming…
Thailand’s foreign income taxation landscape shifted fundamentally on January 1, 2024, with the implementation of Revenue Department Order No. Por. 161 For the first time, Thai tax residents face mandatory taxation on foreign-sourced income when remitted to Thailand, closing a…
On June 17, 2025, Thailand’s Cabinet approved – and the Royal Gazette officially published on September 5, 2025 – a landmark five-year personal income tax exemption on cryptocurrency and digital asset capital gains. Effective from January 1, 2025, through December…
Selling a condo or house in Thailand comes with a hidden shock for many individuals: the Withholding Tax (WHT). Unlike in many Western countries where capital gains tax is filed at the end of the year, Thailand demands this tax upfront at the…