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Can I obtain a DTV in Thailand while working remotely for an Australian employer?

Matt *********
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Hope everyone’s doing well on this fine Sunday!

Wondering how many people out there have managed to get a dtv with a generalised Aussie fifo set up? I’ve been coming to Thailand in every offswing since around March and have metv, haven’t so far had any issues with immigration.

Most of the time it has been to travel to different places but I am wanting to settle there and only be in Aus for work when required.

My job role is essentially hybrid project management so I can and do perform most of the role remotely anyway, but I also need to be on site some of the time as well, more than I’d have liked this year due to different jobs, it’s worked out to be approx 2.5 weeks Thailand and 2.5 weeks at work on repeat. This should calm down going into the new year.

Am I likely to struggle to pass the dtv requirements with this kind of work set up, and does anyone had any advice or can recommend a good agent to get it over the line? Ideally bkk or Pattaya if anything needs doing in person but doesn’t really matter where if I can do it all online.

Thanks heaps and have a good week 🙏
Answer summary
The user seeks advice on obtaining a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand while maintaining a hybrid work schedule with an Australian employer. They've traveled to Thailand regularly without issues and aim to establish residency. Comments suggest that having a letter from the employer allowing remote work from Thailand is crucial, as well as not engaging with Thai clients. The conversation includes light banter among users regarding the timing of the initial post.
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Wayne *********
Wayne *********
Sorry Matt its Monday here in Thailand.
Matt *********
Matt *********
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Wayne Roberts wasn’t went I sent the post to be approved last night was it you clown
Wayne *********
Wayne *********
Matt Walters How are we to know you sent it yesterday you bigger clown
Wayne *********
Wayne *********
Mick Duggan He could have been in a country thats behind Thailand and could have actually been Sunday. So your a clown for not considering that. At least i was polite and said sorry Matt its Monday in Thailand. I didnt turn to insults calling ppl clowns.
Mick ********
Mick ********
Wayne Well seems as he asked how are people doing on this fine Sunday

Would be a good indication the post was made on Sunday

So instead of trying to be a smart arse Wayne

instead you’ve made yourself quite rightly put look a clown…..
John **********
John **********
If you can show that you will be able to perform work remotely from Thailand then you should be OK. You'll also need a letter from the company you work for giving specific permission to work remotely from Thailand and stating that you won't work with any Thai entities or clients inside Thailand
Matt *********
Matt *********
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@John *********
thanks John, I already have letter from employer saying exactly that so hopefully will get through alright

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