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Can I obtain a certificate of residence in Thailand if I plan to stay at my condo only occasionally?

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Compliance residency

I already have the DTV and would like to establish a compliance residency here.

To do so, I plan to rent a condo for 12 months and, if necessary, sign up for an internet service in my name (so I can provide a utility bill).

However, I plan to be at the condo only occasionally and to be in Thailand only occasionally as well—I’m a perpetual traveler.

To obtain the certificate of residence, you need a lease agreement, possibly a utility bill, and the TM30 registration.

Can you get the certificate of residence after just a short stay, or do you first have to prove (with the TM30) that you’ve lived in the condo for a certain period of time?

Does anyone here have any experience with this?
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The author seeks guidance on obtaining a certificate of residence in Thailand while being a perpetual traveler, planning to rent a condo but stay there only occasionally. They question whether a short stay is sufficient for the certificate and mention the need for a lease agreement, utility bill, and TM30 registration.
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