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Thailand
Income tax 0–35% · SSO 5% (low cap) · Foreign income now taxable · Filing 31 Mar
0–35%
Income Tax Range
THB 150,000
Tax-Free Band
1 Jan – 31 Dec
Tax Year
Thailand Tax Facts
— 2026Income Tax Range
0–35%
Tax-Free Band
THB 150,000
Tax Year
1 Jan – 31 Dec
SSO Employee
5% (capped at THB 875/month)
LTR Visa Flat Rate
17% for qualifying expats 10-year visa
Filing Deadline
31 March
Quick Country Comparison
— at THB 3,000,000| Country | Take-home | Eff. Rate | vs Thailand |
|---|---|---|---|
 Thailand | THB 2,376,000 | 20.8% | — |
 Australia | THB 2,261,000 | 24.6% | −THB 115,000 |
 USA (avg) | THB 2,264,000 | 24.5% | −THB 112,000 |
 UAE | THB 3,000,000 | 0% | +THB 624,000 |
Thailand: personal income tax (0–35%) + SSO employee (THB 10,500/year max). Australia converted at about THB 23.3 per AUD (ECB reference rates of 2 October 2026). USA row is an unaudited average-state estimate. LTR visa holders may pay 17% flat instead. Australia: income tax + Medicare levy. USA: federal + avg state + FICA. UAE: 0% income tax. Assumes single earner. Illustrative — not tax advice.
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Last Updated: October 2026 · Daniel · CountryTaxCalc