What a foreign resident of Thailand owes, and when. The 180-day residency test, the treatment of remitted foreign income and pensions, double tax treaty relief, filing deadlines and Revenue Department guidance. That guidance arrives as drafts, clarifications and reversals, so we cluster the Thai and English coverage of each one and update several times a day.
The Thai government has extended the reduced VAT rate of 6.3% for another year, from 1 October 2026 to 30 September 2027, to support domestic consumption. This keeps the rate below the standard 7% VAT, helping control everyday costs for residents.
Thailand's cabinet has approved a one-year extension of the 7% VAT rate (including local tax) until Sept 30, 2027. The measure maintains the current rate, preventing an increase and supporting cost-of-living stability for all residents, including expats.