Can I live in Thailand for 5 years on a DTV visa if I leave every 180 days?

Just remember after 6 months in a calendar year you become a Thai tax resident. Something to keep in mind.

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So far yes that’s the idea lol. I leave and come back no questions asked either

Yes

We have to pay visa fee (10.000bth) every 180 days if we want extend or just one time at the first application?

Thanks

Amazing questions

Thai law says an individual becomes tax resident in Thailand if they are in Thailand for more than 180 days each calendar year.

In theory yes, but it remains to be seen.

If ur intention is to stay inside Thailand for that time then I recommend an ed visa. Benefit of having a dtv is you can leave and enter as you wish

Yes no pompem.

yes

For now, most definitely yes. But let’s see how things are in another year from now..

As long as you continue to meet the criteria you can be checked each 180 days, the DTV is 180 days and always discretion of the immigration when you extend and you can be asked to show proof of ongoing activities and funds available

In theory, yes. In reality, it probably isn't a bad idea to think about ways to save up for an elite visa, just in case the DTV program gets cancelled.

Yes I can see wanting bank statements and some documentation of what your doing the soft power well you may have to continue classes I can’t see letting someone taking a cooking class exiting and entering Thailand for five years

Yes, you can technically extend your stay in Thailand every 6 months with a DTV visa for 1,900 baht, but the process is quite burdensome. Each time you extend, you’ll need to re-justify your situation by submitting all the required documents again.

This includes proving you have at least 500,000 baht in your bank account continuously for over 6 months — meaning your balance must never drop below that threshold. You’ll also need to explain the reason for your DTV. For example, if you’re an entrepreneur, you’ll have to resubmit your company documents, prove you have active clients, etc.

So honestly, the easiest option is to simply leave the country, like to Malaysia. A round-trip flight can cost around 1,500 baht, and depending on your location, the flight is only about 30 to 45 minutes.

For now

On re entry you may have to show you still qualify for the dtv

pretty much yes… but not sure how strict immigration will get in the future

The DTV is valid for 5 years unlimited entry 180 days at a time with a 90 day check in. 500k baht in an account or assets and must have a reason .. learning/ working / medical the working part is remove workers proof of employment or are an investor in thai economy