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BCCT Insight
Taxation Liabilities of International Schools in Thailand – Recent Developments

The BCCT Legal & Tax Group is pleased to invite you to an insightful evening exploring recent developments in the taxation of international schools in Thailand on Thursday 2nd July 2026, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at BCCT Office.

Tax exemption for international schools (Formal Schools) income does not equate to simplicity, particularly when navigating mixed income streams, payments to owners or licensors, and the unique structural features of Formal Schools.

Recently, the Thai Revenue Department has been increasing scrutiny on tax liabilities and the exemption status of international schools. This session explores the regulatory framework for international schools and developments in tax assessments on the sector.

This session will examine the key tax challenges facing international schools in Thailand and provide practical guidance on navigating an increasingly complex regulatory environment. The presentation will be followed by an interactive discussion, allowing participants to explore current issues, share experiences, and gain valuable insights from industry specialists.

For the purposes of this session, the discussion is focused on privately owned, for-profit international schools and does not extend to foundation trust schools.

Key Topics:

• Application of tax exemptions in practice
• Distinguishing exempt vs. taxable income
• Income payments to owners and licensors
• VAT and withholding tax exposures
• Recent developments in tax assessments on the sector  

Who Should Attend:

• School owners and senior management
• CFOs and finance directors
• Tax and finance professionals
• Advisors working with the education sector

Don't miss this opportunity to gain practical insights and stay ahead of the latest developments affecting international schools in Thailand.

Featured Speakers: 

• Melea S. Cruz, Head of Tax & Legal at BDO Thailand, a licensed lawyer with over 25 years of experience specialising in international taxation. She has advised international schools in Thailand on complex tax matters, with direct engagement with the Thai Revenue Department and Tax Policy Office during amendments to the Private Schools Act. Her expertise covers tax exemptions, inter-entity arrangements, VAT and withholding tax exposures, and tax due diligence for school acquisitions.
  
  
• Tanva Mahitivanichcha, Head of Tax at Grant Thornton Thailand, with over 25 of experience advising clients on customs, trade, and corporate tax in Thailand.  Tanva has co-written economics and trade position papers for the ASEAN CLMV Senior Economics Officers Meetings, Asian Development Bank, and the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
  
  
• Sanporn Sanpatchaya, Director, Tax & Legal at Grant Thornton Thailand, with expertise spanning international, indirect, and local taxation, BOI tax incentives, foreign business licensing, and entity setup in Thailand. He holds a Master's in Finance and Taxation Law from Chulalongkorn University and is a qualified member of both the Thai Bar Association and the Lawyer Council of Thailand.
  
  

Event Details:

Date: Thursday 2 July 2026

Time: 6:00 – 8:30 pm

Venue: BCCT Office, 18th Floor, Two Pacific Place (BTS Nana Exit 2)

Agenda

6:00 – 7:00 pm | Registration & Networking
7:00 – 8:00 pm | Keynote Presentation and Discussion
8:00 – 8:30 pm | Drinks and Refreshments | Networking

Cost:

• BCCT Members: THB 700
• Non-Members: THB 1,400

*Including finger food, wine, beer, and soft drinks. 

RSVP:

• BCCT members please book online as normal or email events@bccthai.com for assistance.
• Non-members who would like to join this event, please email - greg@bccthai.com

Payment: 

• Online Payment options are available when confirming your booking (recommended). Online payment when you book is the simplest way to do this.
• Bank transfer is also available to Kasikorn Bank 709-2-36464-4 and email finance@bccthai.com to verify for a receipt.

A co-sponsorship is available for just THB 5,000 + VAT offering you exclusive branding opportunities with prominent exposure before, during, and after the event.

Contact Khun Amornrat at amornrat@bccthai.com or call 094 463 6545 for more details.

Cancellation policy:

• Advance payment is required to confirm your registration and if the payment is not made 24 hours before event, your place will be passed on to the waiting list. No walk-ins.
• Cancellations received less than 24 hours (1 day) and no-shows are NOT able to receive neither a refund nor credit.
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