Southeast Asia
Nomad Score
9/10
Avg Monthly Cost
$1,500
Internet Speed
65 Mbps
Safety
Safe
Thailand taxes residents on Thai-source income and foreign income remitted in the same year it is earned. From 2024, foreign income remitted at any time may be taxable. Progressive rates apply.
Income Tax
5-35%
Capital Gains
15%
VAT / Sales Tax
7%
Tax Year
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Special Tax Regimes
tourist
Visa-free entry for 93 nationalities - 60 days
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For nationalities requiring visa - 60 days
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6-month multiple entry visa - 60 days per entry
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Official digital nomad visa - 5 years with work permit
education
Study Thai language or other courses - 1 year
special
Premium membership visa - 5 to 20 years
$1,500/month
Average for a comfortable nomad lifestyle
Private hospitals in Bangkok and Chiang Mai are world-class at fraction of Western prices. Bumrungrad and Bangkok Hospital are internationally accredited.
Opening a bank account as a tourist is nearly impossible. Work permit or long-term visa required. Bangkok Bank is most foreigner-friendly.
Generally very safe. Scams targeting tourists exist. Exercise caution with motorbikes (leading cause of injuries). South provinces have security concerns.