Any Canadians (with non resident status in Canada) working in Bangkok that can share their experience on taxation?

The Canada-Thailand treaty doesn't give you a flat rate like the US one does. You'll pay the standard Thai progressive rates on your work income, which max out at 35% for high earners. The treaty just makes sure you're not taxed twice by both countries, so you file in Thailand first and then claim a foreign tax credit on your Canadian return if needed.

Since you're a non-resident of Canada, the key thing is proving you've cut those ties properly with the CRA. I've seen people get flagged years later because they kept a Canadian driver's license or a bank account with a home address. A decent expat tax firm near Asok, like Bangers Tax or similar, can walk you through the NR filing requirements for about 5,000 to 10,000 baht.

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so the canada/thailand tax treaty is actually pretty straightforward for most people. if you're a non-resident of canada (meaning you don't maintain significant ties like a home or family there), thailand taxes your income earned here first. the treaty mainly prevents double taxation, so you'd file a thai tax return and then a canadian one to claim a foreign tax credit if needed. your american friend's 15% thing might be from a specific provision in the us treaty, but ours is different - thailand's progressive rates go from 0% to 35% depending on how much you earn. i'd check with a local tax consultant who handles expats, maybe one near sukhumvit, since it's easy to mess up the residency status paperwork

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Krua Dok Mai Kao is solid but I've always found their som tam a bit tame on the pla ra. If you want the real funky version, try the shophouse spots along Soi Udomsuk 26, near the night market end. They pound it fresh with fermented fish that'll clear your sinuses, and it's like 60 baht. Different style from the On Nut places, more Lao-leaning.

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for som tam specifically i'd say the Isaan spots in Chatuchak are underrated, weekdays only though since the weekend crowd ruins the vibe. there's a stall near gate 2 that does tam pa with fermented bamboo shoots, super sour and funky, not something you see much in On Nut. if you're already heading north for Or Tor Kor anyway its worth the detour.

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honestly the som tam at Krua Dok Mai Kao is good but what got me hooked is their nam prik pla raa dip with the raw veggies, that funk hits way harder than the papaya does. think most people sleep on it cuz they just order the som tam and gai yang. also pro tip, go before noon on weekdays, after that teh pla ra gets milder cuz they batch it for the lunch rush

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