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Tax

Thailand tax residency: the 180-day rule

When you become a Thai tax resident: the 180-day rule, how days are counted, the clash with your home country's rules and how dual residency is resolved.

18 · 07 · 2026Read →

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CRS and CARF: Thailand information exchange

How your country and Thailand share your financial and crypto information: what CRS and CARF are, what gets reported, and why hiding isn't a strategy.

18 · 07 · 2026Read →

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Crypto taxes in Thailand: 2026 rules

How crypto is taxed in Thailand in 2026: capital gains exempt until 2029, local vs offshore exchanges, the remittance rule and what to check before moving.

17 · 07 · 2026Read →

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Ending Spanish tax residency: the steps

Consular registration, modelo 030, the 183-day rule and center of interests: how to end Spanish tax residency when moving to Thailand, no surprises.

17 · 07 · 2026Read →

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Legal tax optimization by moving to Thailand

How to legally pay less tax by relocating to Thailand: tax residency, brackets from 0 to 35%, exempt crypto and the steps to do it properly.

18 · 07 · 2026Read →

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Modelo 720 and 721 while living in Thailand

What happens to modelo 720 and 721 (foreign assets and crypto) when you move to Thailand: when they apply, when they stop, and the year of the move.

17 · 07 · 2026Read →

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What counts as remitted money in Thailand

What counts as money remitted to Thailand: transfers, cards, ATMs, the 2024 change and savings from before. The rule that decides what you pay.

20 · 07 · 2026Read →

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Remote work from Thailand: taxes in 2026

How a freelancer or nomad working remotely from Thailand is taxed: the 180-day rule, the DTV visa, closing out your home tax residency and your invoices.

17 · 07 · 2026Read →

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Renting out your Spanish property from Thailand

How rental income from your Spanish property is taxed while you live in Thailand: non-resident tax, form 210, the 24% rate and why you can't deduct costs.

18 · 07 · 2026Read →

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Returning to Spain under the Beckham Law

If you move back from Thailand to Spain, the Beckham Law lets you pay a flat 24% for 6 years. Requirements, limits and who qualifies.

18 · 07 · 2026Read →

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Spain exit tax: the departure tax explained

What Spain's exit tax is, who it really affects (the €4M and €1M thresholds), how it's calculated, and why almost nobody pays it.

18 · 07 · 2026Read →

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Spain-Thailand double taxation treaty

How the 1997 Spain-Thailand double taxation treaty works: what income is taxed where (pensions, salaries, rentals, dividends) for people moving.

17 · 07 · 2026Read →

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Taxes in Thailand for Expats: 2026 Guide

How expats living in Thailand are taxed in 2026: the 180-day rule, Thai income tax brackets, remittances and double-taxation treaties.

17 · 07 · 2026Read →

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Thailand Tax ID (TIN) and Filing Your Tax Return

Who needs a Thailand tax ID (TIN), how to get one, and how to file your Thai tax return: PND 90/91 deadlines, e-filing and the personal allowances.

02 · 08 · 2026Read →

Visas

DTV Visa Thailand: 5 Years for Digital Nomads

Thailand's DTV visa in 2026: requirements (€13,000 in savings), €270 cost, 180-day stays, and how it fits if you work remotely.

17 · 07 · 2026Read →

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LTR Visa Thailand: 10 Years of Residency

Thailand's LTR visa in 2026: its 4 categories, income requirements, tax perks, and who it beats the DTV for. A Bexpat guide.

17 · 07 · 2026Read →

Visas

Marriage Visa in Thailand (Non-O)

The marriage visa with a Thai spouse (Non-O): financial requirements of ฿400,000 or ฿40,000/month, duration, renewal and what it does and doesn't allow.

18 · 07 · 2026Read →

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Renewing Your Visa & the 90-Day Report

How visa renewals, the 90-day report and the re-entry permit work in Thailand: deadlines, fines and how not to lose your visa when leaving the country.

18 · 07 · 2026Read →

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Starting a Company in Thailand as a Foreigner

How to start a company in Thailand as a foreigner: the limited company, the 49% rule, the BOI, the capital needed for a work permit, and local staff.

18 · 07 · 2026Read →

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ED Visa: Studying in Thailand

Thailand's ED visa in 2026: studying Thai, university or muay thai as a route to live there. Requirements, €80 cost, duration and the traps to avoid.

18 · 07 · 2026Read →

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Thailand Privilege (Elite Visa): Tiers and Prices

Thailand Privilege (formerly Elite) in 2026: membership tiers, prices from €17,000 to €130,000, what's included, and who it beats other visas for.

18 · 07 · 2026Read →

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Thailand Visas: Which One Fits You

Every Thailand long-stay visa in 2026 — DTV, Non-O, Non-B, ED, LTR, Elite — with requirements, duration and real cost in euros.

17 · 07 · 2026Read →

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Working in Thailand: the Non-B Visa and Work Permit

How to work legally in Thailand as a foreigner: the Non-B visa, the work permit, the sponsoring company's role, and what you CAN'T do without them.

18 · 07 · 2026Read →

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Which Thailand Visa Do I Need? Free Test

Answer 7 questions and find out which Thailand visa fits you, whether your case is viable, and what it would cost per year. Free, no signup, instant.

17 · 07 · 2026Read →

Money

Buying Property in Thailand as a Foreigner

What a foreigner can buy in Thailand: condos in the foreign quota, the land trap, 30-year leasehold, and transfer fees. 2026 guide.

18 · 07 · 2026Read →

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Cost of Living in Thailand: 2026 Budgets

Real 2026 budgets for living in Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, Hua Hin and Koh Samui, solo, as a couple or with kids. An honest breakdown.

17 · 07 · 2026Read →

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Opening a Bank Account in Thailand

How to open a bank account in Thailand as a foreigner: what documents you need, easier banks, tactics that work, and how to move money at the best rate.

18 · 07 · 2026Read →

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Renting an Apartment in Thailand: Deposits

How to rent an apartment in Thailand without surprises: 2+1 deposit, 12-month contracts, the 8 ฿ electricity trap, and what you can negotiate. 2026 data.

17 · 07 · 2026Read →

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Retiring in Thailand: Visa, Pension, Healthcare

How to retire in Thailand in 2026: Non-O visa with ฿800,000 or ฿65,000/month, collecting your pension from abroad, healthcare and the best cities.

17 · 07 · 2026Read →

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Sending Money to Thailand Without Losing on FX

Sending money to Thailand at the best rate: Wise and Revolut vs your bank, the ATM fee, PromptPay, and what a large transfer for property requires.

02 · 08 · 2026Read →

Money

Collecting your Spanish pension in Thailand

How to collect your Spanish pension from Thailand: the proof-of-life certificate, foreign payment, exchange fees and what happens with withholding.

17 · 07 · 2026Read →

Practical

Climate and Best Time to Move to Thailand

Thailand's three seasons, the monsoon by coast (Andaman vs Gulf) and the north's smoke season: when to move to each city to get the climate right.

18 · 07 · 2026Read →

Practical

Bringing Your Pet to Thailand: Dogs and Cats

How to bring your dog or cat to Thailand: microchip, rabies vaccine, health certificate, import permit and what to expect from transport. 2026 guide.

18 · 07 · 2026Read →

Practical

Digital Nomad Thailand: The Complete 2026 Guide

Digital nomad Thailand guide with 2026 numbers: the DTV visa, the 180-day tax rule, the five best cities, internet, and your real monthly budget.

02 · 08 · 2026Read →

Practical

Driver's License in Thailand for Foreigners

How to drive legally in Thailand as a foreigner: the international permit on arrival, getting the Thai license, and why it matters for insurance.

18 · 07 · 2026Read →

Practical

First Month in Thailand: the Complete Checklist

SIM card, bank account, TM30, 90-day report, driver's license and the ten things to sort out in your first month in Thailand. 2026 checklist.

17 · 07 · 2026Read →

Practical

Health Insurance for Expats in Thailand

How to choose health insurance in Thailand: local vs international policy, coverage limits, exclusions and medical evacuation. Prices by age, 2026.

18 · 07 · 2026Read →

Practical

Healthcare in Thailand: Hospitals & Insurance

How Thai private healthcare works in 2026: what a consultation costs, which hospital to pick in each city, and how much to budget for health insurance.

17 · 07 · 2026Read →

Practical

Moving to Thailand: Should You Bring Your Stuff?

Is it worth bringing your furniture to Thailand? Sea container vs. plane vs. starting fresh: costs, timelines, customs, and what to bring or leave.

18 · 07 · 2026Read →

Practical

International Schools in Thailand: 2026 Prices

2026 prices for international schools in Thailand by city and stage: curricula, the mid-tier option nobody shows you, and the costs beyond tuition.

18 · 07 · 2026Read →

Practical

Internet and Coworking in Thailand for Remote Work

Everything for working remotely in Thailand: fiber speed and price, SIM/eSIM, the best coworking spaces by city, and how to set up your office. 2026 data.

18 · 07 · 2026Read →

Practical

Learning Thai: How Much Do You Really Need?

Can you live in Thailand without speaking Thai? How much language you really need, the alphabet and tone barrier, apps, schools and the ED visa.

18 · 07 · 2026Read →

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Leaving UK Tax Residency for Thailand: SRT Guide

The Statutory Residence Test, split-year treatment, form P85, your pension and ISA: how leaving UK tax residency works when you move to Thailand.

02 · 08 · 2026Read →

Practical

Moving to Thailand with Kids: Schools and Prices

International schools by city and 2026 price, visas for the family, and what changes when you move to Thailand with kids. Bexpat's honest guide.

17 · 07 · 2026Read →

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Safety in Thailand for Expats: Reality vs. Myth

Is Thailand safe to live in? Real crime, the motorbike as risk number one, the most common scams and how to avoid them. Data and common sense, 2026.

18 · 07 · 2026Read →

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The Spanish Community in Thailand: Where to Find It

Where the Spanish community in Thailand is, how to find it in each city, the groups and meetups, and why landing with company changes everything.

18 · 07 · 2026Read →

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Thailand vs Vietnam, Bali or Malaysia for Expats

Thailand vs Vietnam, Bali and Malaysia for expats: cost of living, long-stay visas, tax, healthcare and community. An honest comparison with 2026 data.

03 · 08 · 2026Read →

Practical

US Citizens and Taxes in Thailand: 2026 Guide

Moving to Thailand doesn't end your IRS filing. The FEIE, the Foreign Tax Credit, FBAR, FATCA and the 1996 treaty: how US citizens handle taxes abroad.

03 · 08 · 2026Read →