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Can I draft a letter for myself on the DTV Visa while running a one-person company in the US?

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Jul 30, 2024
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Bryant *****
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On the new DTV Visa, if you own a company of one in the United States, can you write a letter for yourself?.... I sell real estate and will be looking at some real estate stuff over there.
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The DTV Visa does not permit holders to engage in real estate or business activities within Thailand. While you may own a company overseas, drafting a letter for oneself or working in Thai real estate is not allowed without a proper work permit. Any income from business operations in Thailand is prohibited; income should come from outside the country.
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Iain *********
Can't do real estate or other business in Thailand with the DTV. Need to earn money from outside the country.
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Frank-Steven ***********
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 Only for money from outside of Thailand. No employment / business activity within Thailand.
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Sanj *******
What if it’s passive income from your rentals?
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Iain *********
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 as long as the rentals are outside Thailand that's compatible with DTV.
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Jj ****
You are doing a job in Thailand which is explicitly forbidden. For this you need a proper work permit. Competitors won't hesitate to check on you and denounce you. Many foreign realtors in Thailand with the proper paperwork so your risk is high!
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 yes. And you can't get a work permit if you have DTV.
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 exactly. Only non-o Thai spouse or non-b or nob-ib
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Radost **************************
You are not allowed to work in real estate
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Neil ******
FYI: Foreigners can only own designated condos. Land ownership is reserved for Thais.
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 two things to note though, one is the thai government is considering to up the foreign percent allowed to 70 and also a recent change to land is that a foreigner can now buy land if they have first invested 40 million Baht in to Thailand and they can then buy 1 rai for a personnel home, also to be aware of is that they are cracking down on foreigners that start a business here only to buy condos and land in a company name
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 it's since 39 years that when you invest 40 million that you can buy, this is far away from new
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Neil ******
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 are you positive that ever hit the royal gazette? I recall that being a proposal but nothing more. I think there’s a BOI program where a BOI company can own land, but for commercial use.
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 ok so yes the buying of land may not of been passed yet but it is still on the table and so may happen, apologies for giving wrong information
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Neil ******
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 that was over 2 years ago. That is dead. The current government does not want foreigners to own land.
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Frank-Steven ***********
You can upload your company registration in your name. That does the trick.
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Frank-Steven ***********
You said you own a US registered company. Then you should have some official document proving that. That plus proof of at least 500k THB in saving should get you the DTV visa.
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Bryant *****
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ok thank you
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@Frank-Steven **********
 Do you have any idea how far in advance you can go ahead and get this visa?... Let's say I was not coming in till February but wanted to get it done earlier?
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Kyle **********
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 The visa is valid for 5 years upon approval
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 Most Thai consulates won’t allow more than 3 months in advance. Need to check with the consulate in your jurisdiction.
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 ... Yes sir, I have that... Thank you for the clarification
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@Bryant ****
 what document is this? Do you have an LLC? Maybe something with your TIN number?
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@John *******
 yes I do
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@Frank-Steven **********
 I don't really understand... sorry
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 a copy of your Real Estate license, your business license, maybe your business card.
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Aekky *******
just enroll in Muaythai course or cooking school. It will be much easier than drafting a letter for yourself
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 hi what's the best option
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Bryant *****
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@Aekky ******
 does my fat ass look like it should be doing muay Thai fighting?... And it's obvious that I would do better in a eating school than a cooking school 😉😉
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 Stupid response
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