Siam Legal’s Podcast

Most people don't relocate alone. In this final episode of the LTR Visa series, Pear from Siam Legal breaks down the dependent pathway: who qualifies, what each family member needs to prepare, and the key benefits they receive including a 10-year renewable visa and the right to work in Thailand. He also covers the 2025 expansion that could open the program to parents and extended family, and the most common mistakes that delay family applications at the BOI.

Learn more: https://www.siam-legal.com/thailand-visa/ltr-visa-thailand-for-spouses-and-dependents.php

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If you're an expat living in Thailand, the tax rules just got a lot more complicated — and most people don't know it yet. In this episode, Chiara from Siam Legal breaks down everything you need to know: why foreign income you bring into Thailand is now taxable, how the 180-day rule determines your tax residency regardless of your visa, and what the Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa can (and can't) protect you from. You'll also learn how Thailand's participation in the global Common Reporting Standard means your overseas accounts may already be visible to Thai authorities — and what to do about it before tax season.

Related Topic: https://www.siam-legal.com/Business-in-Thailand/thailand-accounting.php

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In this episode, Chiara from Siam Legal presents a practical analysis of cross-border financial planning under the Revenue Department’s strict tax regulations on foreign-sourced income. The discussion examines a real-world case study involving an expat resident in Phuket who faced substantial tax exposure after remitting overseas savings for a local property transaction. It details how the firm's legal team successfully mitigated the client's liability to zero by performing a comprehensive tax residency audit, establishing the acquisition timeline of the capital gains prior to residency status, and leveraging specific provisions within the relevant Double Taxation Agreement (DTA).

Related Topic: https://www.siam-legal.com/Business-in-Thailand/thailand-income-tax-for-foreigners.php

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In this episode, Pear from Siam Legal provides a factual clarification on the comprehensive immigration adjustments approved by the Thai Cabinet on May 19, 2026. The discussion addresses the structural modifications to the Kingdom’s entry frameworks, including the planned revocation of the 60-day visa exemption scheme and a restructuring of short-term entry allowances, while emphasizing that current entry policies remain fully operational until 15 days following publication in the Royal Gazette. The episode outlines the strategic implications for long-stay travelers and digital nomads relying on serial visa-free entries, evaluates localized extension mechanics via the TM7 and TM30 compliance frameworks, and provides a comparative analysis of long-term pathways including the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), LTR, and Thailand Privilege frameworks.

𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄

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In this episode, Pear from Siam Legal delivers a rigorous legal analysis of the statutory frameworks governing foreign real estate investments under the Thailand Condominium Act. The discussion explores the mandatory 49% foreign freehold space quota limitations across domestic developments and evaluates the structural legal risks associated with alternative long-term leasehold structures. Additionally, the episode outlines exact compliance protocols enforced by the Thailand Land Department regarding cross-border capital repatriation, including the technical execution of Foreign Exchange Transaction (FET) workflows, title deed verification protocols, and the active regulatory crackdowns targeting illegal nominee corporate holdings.

Learn more about Buying Property in Thailand as a Foreigner: https://www.siam-legal.com/realestate/thailand-property-how-to.php

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In this episode, Holly from Siam Legal provides an authoritative, step-by-step analysis of the K-1 fiancé(e) visa process for U.S. citizens sponsoring a Thai partner. The discussion details the multi-tiered regulatory framework spanning U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the National Visa Center (NVC), and the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok. Key focus areas include strict adherence to federal poverty income guidelines, structural evidence of a two-year in-person meeting history, and the management of procedural timelines ranging from 10 to 18 months. Additionally, the episode outlines strategic legal workflows to mitigate risks associated with complex cases involving prior overstays or visa rejections, while explaining the structured government fee schedules required from petition to green card adjustment.

Learn more: https://www.siam-legal.com/US_Visa/k1-visa-thailand.php

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In this episode, Lenny from Siam Legal highlights the elite opportunities available to senior experts through the "Highly-Skilled Professionals" category under the Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa framework. This episode explores how this premium 10-year residency program serves as a stable, long-term base for global talent operating within Thailand's targeted strategic sectors, including digital technology, automation, and aerospace. It provides a clear strategy for satisfying the Board of Investment (BOI) criteria—such as individual annual salary benchmarks of $80,000 USD and explicit specialization demands—while detailing the significant corporate and personal lifestyle benefits, including a flat 17% personal income tax rate, annual immigration reporting, and fast-track airport privileges.

Learn more: https://www.siam-legal.com/thailand-visa/ltr-visa-thailand-highly-skilled-professionals.php

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In this episode, Pear from Siam Legal outlines the elite opportunities available to corporate remote workers through the "Work-from-Thailand Professional" category under the Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa framework. This episode highlights how this premium 10-year residency program serves as a stable, long-term base for high-earning professionals employed by major global enterprises. It provides a clear strategy for meeting the Board of Investment (BOI) criteria—including individual annual salary benchmarks of $80,000 USD and corporate employer standards—while detailing the significant lifestyle benefits of the visa, such as fast-track airport lanes, annual immigration reporting, and complete tax exemption on foreign-sourced income.

Learn more: https://www.siam-legal.com/thailand-visa/ltr-visa-thailand-work-from-thailand-professionals.php

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In this episode, Pear from Siam Legal highlights a major financial opportunity for families moving to Thailand under the limited-time Thailand Privilege Next Member Promotion. The discussion reviews the flat-rate 750,000 THB fee structure available until August 14, 2026, which allows primary Platinum, Diamond, and Reserve members to add dependents to their corresponding residency tiers at a savings of up to 1,250,000 THB per person. It provides a clear strategy for navigating the entry pathways for new, existing, and in-progress applicants, while detailing how the point-allocation system remains fully intact across the 10, 15, and 20-year frameworks despite the heavily subsidized promotional entry cost.

Learn more about Thailand Privilege: https://thailandprivilege.siam-legal.com/thailand-privilege-next-member-promotion-2026-add-family-members-for-750000-thb/

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In this episode, Pear from Siam Legal outlines the strategic financial and legal advantages of the Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa for Wealthy Pensioners. The discussion highlights how this specific Board of Investment (BOI) framework addresses recent shifts in Thai tax policy regarding remitted foreign-sourced wealth, offering qualified retirees a full tax exemption on foreign pensions, dividends, and investment yields. It provides a clear strategy for navigating the two distinct qualification tracks—the High Income Path and the Asset Investment Path—while defining the critical legal distinctions between qualifying passive wealth and non-qualifying active employment income.

Learn more: https://www.siam-legal.com/thailand-visa/ltr-visa-thailand-wealthy-pensioners.php

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