Foreigner Tax in Thailand — Personal Income Tax & Worldwide Income 2024 in Krabi
The 183-day rule, new 2024 worldwide-income rule, and 60+ double tax treaties
Bangkok Bank, KBank, SCB branches in Krabi Town, Ao Nang and Koh Lanta. Easier than Samui — long-stay visa + 6-month lease + Certificate of Residence from Krabi Immigration.
Recommended places & options in Krabi
Krabi sits on the Andaman coast — 25% cheaper than Phuket, ~8,000 expats (Swedish, German, British). Krabi Airport offers direct flights to 6 countries. Suited to quiet families and long-stay travellers.
- Bangkok Bank Maharaj Krabi
- Bangkok Bank Tesco Lotus Krabi
- KBank Vogue Krabi
- SCB Krabi Town
- Krungsri Ao Nang
- Krungthai Koh Lanta
Krabi-specific tips
- 1
Bangkok Bank Maharaj is the easiest — staff regularly help expats
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On Koh Lanta, KBank online + the Bo Boe ATM is usually enough
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Certificate of Residence at Krabi Town Immigration — same day, THB 300
General steps (5 steps)
- 1Get Tax ID (TIN)
Visit local Revenue Department office — passport + work permit + lease + TM30 — free, same-day
- 2Count days in Thailand
Use passport entry-exit stamps — ≥ 183 days = tax resident, < 183 = non-resident (only Thai-source income taxed)
- 3Aggregate worldwide income
Salary + dividend + interest + rental + capital gains — use BOT 31 Dec FX rate
- 4Apply DTA + exemptions
DTA certificate of residence from home country + LTR/retirement exemption if eligible
- 5File PND.90/91 + pay
Online at rd.go.th — attach supporting docs + pay via PromptPay / online banking
Top neighbourhoods in Krabi
- Ao Nang (sea-view)
- Krabi Town
- Koh Lanta (retiree/digital nomad)
- Noppharat Thara
- Nong Talay (quiet)
- Koh Phi Phi
Scandinavian (Ao Nang), German (Krabi Town-Nong Talay), British/Australian (Ao Nang-Koh Lanta)
Frequently asked questions
How much does foreigner tax in thailand — personal income tax & worldwide income 2024 cost in Krabi?
Same as nationwide — limited ATMs on Koh Lanta. National benchmark: Tax 0–35% progressive · Accountant THB 5,000–30,000/year.
Which neighbourhoods in Krabi are best for expats?
Top picks: Ao Nang (sea-view), Krabi Town, Koh Lanta (retiree/digital nomad), Noppharat Thara.
How long does foreigner tax in thailand — personal income tax & worldwide income 2024 take?
Standard timeline File by 31 March of the year after the tax year. Krabi is similar — NYC can pre-book to complete in a single day.
What about internet and getting around in Krabi?
500 Mbps-1 Gbps fiber THB 690-990 · 5G in Krabi Town-Ao Nang. Transit: Cars/motorbikes — limited Grab, songthaew Ao Nang-Krabi Town THB 50, ferry to Koh Lanta THB 250.
When is the best season in Krabi?
Tropical — rain Apr-Nov (SW monsoon), high season Dec-Mar
Who is affected by the 2024 worldwide income rule?
Anyone who is a Thai tax resident — present 180 days or more in a calendar year — and remits foreign income into Thailand. Under Revenue Department Order Por 161/2566 that remittance is assessable in the year received, regardless of when it was earned. Money kept offshore is not taxed.
Are LTR Wealthy Global Citizens exempt?
Yes. Royal Decree 743 exempts foreign-source income — salary, dividends and capital gains — remitted by holders in the four LTR categories, and caps Thai-source employment income for Highly Skilled Professionals at 17%. Keep the LTR endorsement and remittance records with your annual filing.
Do Non-O Retirement holders pay tax?
If you are present 183 days or more and remit pension income into Thailand, that remittance is assessable. Most double tax agreements let you credit the tax already paid at home, and many state pensions are taxable only in the source country — check the specific treaty article before filing.
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