Thailand
Living, work, immigration, education & business — official links and practical guides
Key Facts
Basics
Currency
THB
Region
Southeast Asia
Local time
UTC+7
Asia/Bangkok
Economy
Population
71.67M
GDP (current US$)
$526.52B
GDP per capita
$7,347
Source: World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0) · 2024 · Last checked: 2026-07-06
Tax snapshot
Corporate tax
20%
VAT
7%
temporary → 2027-09-30 (statutory 10%)
Top individual income tax
35%
Capital-gains tax
Listed shares exempt
- Gains on shares sold on the Stock Exchange of Thailand are exempt for individuals; other gains are taxed as income. Capital gains are generally taxed as ordinary personal or corporate income — there is no separate capital-gains tax; gains on SET-listed shares can be exempt for individuals. Foreign income taxed on remittance (2024 change).
- Statutory 10%, reduced to 7% under ongoing extension.
Source: National tax authority · Cross-check: OECD · PwC · KPMG · Last checked: 2026-07-16
Headline statutory rates. The income-tax figure includes national surtaxes; any regional or municipal layer is shown beside it. Social contributions and reliefs are excluded. Verify the current rate with the authority before relying on it.
At a glance
A regional hub with the 2024 DTV for remote workers, the LTR for high-value residents, and employer-based Non-B work permits; permanent residence is rare.
Best for
Remote workers (DTV), high-value or retiree residents (LTR), and employer-sponsored professionals.
Who this may not suit
People who want permanent status or the right to own land outright — most foreigners live on renewable stays, and property ownership is restricted.
Main routes in
DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) 5-year multi-entry visa for remote workers and soft-power activities. LTR (Long-Term Resident) 10-year residence for wealthy, skilled or retiree categories. Non-Immigrant B → work permit Employer-based route, with a separate work permit to work legally.
Key trade-offs
- Most visas require a separate work permit to work legally.
- Permanent residence has a small annual quota and is hard to obtain.
- Rules and enforcement vary and change; keep 90-day reporting current.
First steps
- 1 Pick your route (DTV, LTR, Non-B) and apply at an embassy or via the BOI (LTR).
- 2 For work, have the employer arrange the work permit.
- 3 Report your address every 90 days and keep TM.30 filed.
- 4 Arrange health insurance (required for several visa types).
What changes often
- · Long-Term Resident and Destination Thailand visa criteria
- · Tax treatment of foreign-sourced income remitted to Thailand
- · Extension-of-stay and 90-day reporting procedures
Visa types and conditions change often — confirm on the Thai e-Visa portal and the BOI LTR site. Thai e-Visa (Ministry of Foreign Affairs) ↗
Major cities
All cities (6) →Living
Housing
Renting and buying property in Thailand — typical rents, deposits, contracts, and official tenancy rules.
Healthcare
How the Thailand healthcare system works — public vs private care, eligibility, and costs for residents and visitors.
Insurance
Insurance in Thailand — health, travel, and digital-nomad cover, what is mandatory, and how to choose a plan.
Work
Jobs
Where to find jobs in Thailand — major job boards, in-demand sectors, and how to apply.
Employers
Major employers hiring in Thailand, with links to their official careers pages.
Government Jobs
Public-sector and civil-service hiring in Thailand — the official government job portal.
Salaries
Typical salaries by role in Thailand — pay ranges, taxes, and cost-of-living context.
Immigration & Mobility
Work Visa
Work permit categories, eligibility, sponsorship, application steps, and processing times.
Startup Visa
Entrepreneur and startup visa programs, investment thresholds, and application criteria.
Student Visa
Student visa categories, eligibility, required documents, work rights, and application steps.
Tourist Visa
Tourist and visitor visa requirements, visa-free entry, duration, and application steps.
Permanent Residency
Permanent-residence routes: eligibility, required years of residence, and the official application steps — including any investment routes where a country offers them.
Citizenship
Naturalization rules: required residence years, language and civics requirements, and each country's dual-citizenship policy.
Employment & Labor
Hiring rules, employment contracts, payroll, social insurance, and EOR options.
Digital Nomad Visa
Remote-work visa programs, income requirements, duration, taxes, and application steps.
Education
Universities
Top universities in Thailand, admissions, tuition, and international-student support.
Online Courses
Online learning relevant to Thailand — accredited platforms, local MOOCs, and language courses.
Scholarships
Scholarships and financial aid for studying in Thailand — government, university, and international programs.
Study Abroad
How to study in Thailand as an international student — application steps, student visas, and living costs.
Business
Company Registration
Entity types, registration process, required documents, costs, and official registries.
Business Banking
Opening business and personal bank accounts, remote options, required documents, and fees.
Investment
Foreign investment rules, incentives, investment promotion agencies, and restricted sectors.
Tax System
Corporate tax, VAT/GST, personal income tax, capital gains, and filing obligations.
Import & Export
Customs procedures, duties, de minimis thresholds, EORI/registration, and restricted goods.
Trademark & IP
Trademark registration, patents, copyright, official IP offices, and filing costs.
Compliance
Corporate, tax, employment, data-protection, AML/KYC, trade and AI compliance — official regulators and registries.
Corporate Compliance
Annual filings, registered-agent and beneficial-ownership obligations, and the official company registry.
Tax Compliance
Filing calendars, registration thresholds and the official tax authority.
Employment Compliance
Mandatory contracts, payroll and social-insurance registration, and the official labor authority.
Privacy & Data Protection
The country's own data-protection regime, registration duties, and its official supervisory authority.
AML & KYC
Anti-money-laundering and customer-due-diligence obligations, regulated activities, and the official financial regulator.
Import & Export Compliance
Customs registration, controlled/restricted goods, sanctions screening, and the official customs authority.
AI Regulations
The country's own AI governance approach, risk tiers, transparency duties, and its official authority.