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Thailand tax changes explained: what expats really need to know (no panic, no fluff)


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Confused about Thailand’s new tax rules on foreign income? Heard horror stories about huge tax bills?

You’re not alone.

Over the past two years, expat groups, forums and social media have been flooded with talk about Thailand’s updated approach to taxing foreign-sourced income. Along the way there has been a lot of noise, mixed messages and in some cases outright scaremongering.

In this episode of the Hua Hin Today Podcast, we aim to cut through all of that.

Jonathan sits down with Khun Janjira Sumanus, CEO of MBMG Group, to explain in a clear and relatable way what has actually changed, what hasn’t, and what the rules really mean in practice for expats living in Thailand.

No jargon. No speculation. No panic headlines. Just straightforward information.

In this episode we cover:

• The 180-day rule and Thai tax residency
• What counts as taxable foreign-sourced income
• How remittances into Thailand are treated
• How Double Taxation Agreements help prevent paying tax twice
• Why Thai banks may now ask for your Tax ID
• Why, with some basic planning, most expats are unlikely to face a large surprise tax bill

If you live in Thailand, spend part of the year here, or are thinking about relocating, this is an essential conversation to understand.

For more information about MBMG Group, visit: https://mbmg-group.com/


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