Siam Legal’s Podcast

How To File Taxes in Thailand in 2026

If you're an expat living in Thailand, the tax rules just got a lot more complicated — and most people don't know it yet. In this episode, Chiara from Siam Legal breaks down everything you need to know: why foreign income you bring into Thailand is now taxable, how the 180-day rule determines your tax residency regardless of your visa, and what the Long-Term Resident (LTR) visa can (and can't) protect you from. You'll also learn how Thailand's participation in the global Common Reporting Standard means your overseas accounts may already be visible to Thai authorities — and what to do about it before tax season.   Related Topic: https://www.siam-legal.com/Business-in-Thailand/thailand-accounting.php [https://www.siam-legal.com/Business-in-Thailand/thailand-accounting.php]   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SIAM LEGAL INTERNATIONAL (Bangkok Office) 18th Floor, Unit 1806 Two Pacific Place, 142 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Phone: TH: +66 2254 8900 Email: info@siam-legal.com Website: https://www.siam-legal.com/ [https://www.siam-legal.com/]   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us across platforms: 📌Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/ [https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/] https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/📌Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/ [https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/] https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/📌X: https://x.com/SiamLegal [https://x.com/SiamLegal] https://x.com/SiamLegal📌TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal [https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal] https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal📌LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/] https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/📌YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiamLegal [https://www.youtube.com/@SiamLegal]

How We Saved a Phuket Expat Thousands in Thai Taxes

In this episode, Chiara from Siam Legal presents a practical analysis of cross-border financial planning under the Revenue Department’s strict tax regulations on foreign-sourced income. The discussion examines a real-world case study involving an expat resident in Phuket who faced substantial tax exposure after remitting overseas savings for a local property transaction. It details how the firm's legal team successfully mitigated the client's liability to zero by performing a comprehensive tax residency audit, establishing the acquisition timeline of the capital gains prior to residency status, and leveraging specific provisions within the relevant Double Taxation Agreement (DTA).   Related Topic: https://www.siam-legal.com/Business-in-Thailand/thailand-income-tax-for-foreigners.php [https://www.siam-legal.com/Business-in-Thailand/thailand-income-tax-for-foreigners.php]   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SIAM LEGAL INTERNATIONAL (Bangkok Office) 18th Floor, Unit 1806 Two Pacific Place, 142 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Phone: TH: +66 2254 8900 Email: info@siam-legal.com Website: https://www.siam-legal.com/ [https://www.siam-legal.com/] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us across platforms: 📌Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/ [https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/] https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/📌Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/ [https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/] https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/📌X: https://x.com/SiamLegal [https://x.com/SiamLegal] https://x.com/SiamLegal📌TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal [https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal] https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal📌LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/] https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/📌YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiamLegal [https://www.youtube.com/@SiamLegal]

Thailand’s Upcoming Visa Changes: A Simple Guide to the New Rules

In this episode, Pear from Siam Legal provides a factual clarification on the comprehensive immigration adjustments approved by the Thai Cabinet on May 19, 2026. The discussion addresses the structural modifications to the Kingdom’s entry frameworks, including the planned revocation of the 60-day visa exemption scheme and a restructuring of short-term entry allowances, while emphasizing that current entry policies remain fully operational until 15 days following publication in the Royal Gazette. The episode outlines the strategic implications for long-stay travelers and digital nomads relying on serial visa-free entries, evaluates localized extension mechanics via the TM7 and TM30 compliance frameworks, and provides a comparative analysis of long-term pathways including the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), LTR, and Thailand Privilege frameworks.   𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐒 𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐄 https://www.siam-legal.com/legal_services/thailand-visa-services.php [https://www.siam-legal.com/legal_services/thailand-visa-services.php]   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SIAM LEGAL INTERNATIONAL (Bangkok Office) 18th Floor, Unit 1806 Two Pacific Place, 142 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Phone: TH: +66 2254 8900 Email: info@siam-legal.com Website: https://www.siam-legal.com/ [https://www.siam-legal.com/] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us across platforms: 📌Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/ [https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/] https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/📌Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/ [https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/] https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/📌X: https://x.com/SiamLegal [https://x.com/SiamLegal] https://x.com/SiamLegal📌TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal [https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal] https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal📌LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/] https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/📌YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiamLegal [https://www.youtube.com/@SiamLegal]

Foreign Condo Ownership in Thailand — A Complete Guide for Foreign Buyers

In this episode, Pear from Siam Legal delivers a rigorous legal analysis of the statutory frameworks governing foreign real estate investments under the Thailand Condominium Act. The discussion explores the mandatory 49% foreign freehold space quota limitations across domestic developments and evaluates the structural legal risks associated with alternative long-term leasehold structures. Additionally, the episode outlines exact compliance protocols enforced by the Thailand Land Department regarding cross-border capital repatriation, including the technical execution of Foreign Exchange Transaction (FET) workflows, title deed verification protocols, and the active regulatory crackdowns targeting illegal nominee corporate holdings.   Learn more about Buying Property in Thailand as a Foreigner: https://www.siam-legal.com/realestate/thailand-property-how-to.php [https://www.siam-legal.com/realestate/thailand-property-how-to.php]   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SIAM LEGAL INTERNATIONAL (Bangkok Office) 18th Floor, Unit 1806 Two Pacific Place, 142 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Phone: TH: +66 2254 8900 Email: info@siam-legal.com Website: https://www.siam-legal.com/ [https://www.siam-legal.com/] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us across platforms: 📌Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/ [https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/] https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/📌Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/ [https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/] https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/📌X: https://x.com/SiamLegal [https://x.com/SiamLegal] https://x.com/SiamLegal📌TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal [https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal] https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal📌LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/] https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/📌YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiamLegal [https://www.youtube.com/@SiamLegal]

Navigating the K-1 Fiancé(e) Visa Process — Strategic Case Management for Thai-American Couples

In this episode, Holly from Siam Legal provides an authoritative, step-by-step analysis of the K-1 fiancé(e) visa process for U.S. citizens sponsoring a Thai partner. The discussion details the multi-tiered regulatory framework spanning U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), the National Visa Center (NVC), and the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok. Key focus areas include strict adherence to federal poverty income guidelines, structural evidence of a two-year in-person meeting history, and the management of procedural timelines ranging from 10 to 18 months. Additionally, the episode outlines strategic legal workflows to mitigate risks associated with complex cases involving prior overstays or visa rejections, while explaining the structured government fee schedules required from petition to green card adjustment.   Learn more: https://www.siam-legal.com/US_Visa/k1-visa-thailand.php [https://www.siam-legal.com/US_Visa/k1-visa-thailand.php]   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SIAM LEGAL INTERNATIONAL (Bangkok Office) 18th Floor, Unit 1806 Two Pacific Place, 142 Sukhumvit Rd, Khlong Toei, Bangkok 10110, Thailand Phone: TH: +66 2254 8900 Email: info@siam-legal.com Website: https://www.siam-legal.com/ [https://www.siam-legal.com/]   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Follow us across platforms: 📌Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/ [https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/] https://www.facebook.com/SiamLegal/📌Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/ [https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/] https://www.instagram.com/siamlegal/📌X: https://x.com/SiamLegal [https://x.com/SiamLegal] https://x.com/SiamLegal📌TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal [https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal] https://www.tiktok.com/@siamlegal📌LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/] https://www.linkedin.com/company/siam-legal/📌YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SiamLegal [https://www.youtube.com/@SiamLegal]