⚠️ New rules for the year 2024 — Foreign income transferred to Thailand in the same year must be taxed.
Refer to the Revenue Department's orders. P.161/2566
Foreign Income Tax Calculator
The Foreign Income Tax Calculator estimates an income, tax or statutory-cost estimate for the figures entered from the income, employment or business status, relevant period, allowances and current thresholds shown on the page. Replace the example values with your own foreign income tax figures and recalculate after changing an assumption. Treat it as a planning estimate and independently verify the current rule or provider terms.
Estimating taxes on foreign income imported into Thailand According to the new rules effective from 1 January 2024
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Use the exchange rate on the transfer date.
Personal 60,000 + other deductibles
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Net income after deductions
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Taxes to be paid (Thailand)
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After deducting foreign credit
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Total income
Deduct expenses 50% (maximum 100,000)
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net income
Step-by-step tax
foreign tax credits
* Foreign tax credits are only available to countries that have a double tax treaty with Thailand. You should consult an expert before submitting the form.
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Foreign Income Tax Rules Year 2024
The Revenue Department issued an order P.161/2566 Effective date: 1 January 2024, requiring residents of Thailand (stay in Thailand ≥ 180 days/year) who have income from abroad and bring the money into Thailand in the same year as receiving it. Must be included in the calculation of personal income tax.
Affected income types
Salary or wages from foreign employers (Remote Work)
Profits from investing in stocks, funds, or foreign assets
Income from real estate abroad
Dividends and interest from abroad
Income from online business or foreign freelancers
Frequently asked questions
How did foreign income tax rules change in year 2024?
Before year 2024, income from abroad was subject to Thai tax only if the money was brought into Thailand in the year following the year in which it was received. But starting from January 1 2024, the Revenue Department issued a new order. (P.161/2566) gives foreign income imported into Thailand in the same year received. Must be included in the calculation of personal income tax.
Who is subject to taxes on foreign income?
Residents of Thailand (Residing in Thailand together from 180 days or more in that tax year) and bringing income from foreign sources into Thailand in the same year received Must be submitted for personal income tax.
Do you have to pay taxes on savings that were kept before the year 2024 and transferred into Thailand?
No. Money received and accumulated before January 1 2024 when transferred into Thailand later will be exempt. Only income generated from January 1 2024 onwards and imported into Thailand in the same year is subject to tax.
Tax already paid abroad Can I request credit?
If the country where the income occurs has a double tax treaty with Thailand You can claim credit for taxes paid abroad according to the conditions in that convention. An international tax expert should be consulted.
The calculated results are estimates for tax or expense planning. Before actually submitting, you should check the latest rates and conditions from the official agency.
Calculated based on the information you enter and the rate specified on the tool page.
Special cases may require additional evidence or conditions.
The final numbers may change according to actual documents and government agency announcements.
Disclaimer: Calculation results are only estimates. It does not constitute tax or legal advice. Please consult an international tax expert for specific circumstances.
English calculator guide
How to use the Foreign Income Tax Calculator
Use this page to test a specific foreign income tax scenario. Enter your own values in the calculator above, review the units beside each field, and recalculate after changing an assumption. The result updates the foreign income tax estimate instead of relying on a generic example.
Build a baseline foreign income tax case with figures that match your situation.
Run a second foreign income tax case after changing the rate, period, quantity or other key assumption.
Record the difference between the two foreign income tax results and the input responsible for it.
Inputs for the foreign income tax estimate
For this foreign income tax calculation, check the income, employment or business status, relevant period, allowances and current thresholds shown on the page. The result is designed to show an income, tax or statutory-cost estimate for the figures entered, not a guaranteed provider price or official decision.
How the foreign income tax result is calculated
The calculator applies the displayed statutory rates, thresholds and allowances to the figures you enter. Reusing the same foreign income tax inputs will produce the same estimate, which makes the page suitable for controlled scenario comparisons.
Checks for a foreign income tax decision
Check the effective date and confirm current rules with the relevant Thai authority or a qualified adviser. For foreign income tax, Treat the result as an estimate for planning. Tax rules, eligibility and deduction limits can depend on the tax year and your evidence, so compare the result with current Revenue Department guidance or a qualified adviser. Because this calculation can affect an important financial, legal or health decision, independently verify the inputs and current rules before relying on the result.
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