Do I need to show an exit ticket when reentering Thailand on a DTV visa?

@David *******

forwarding this.....Well some of us have gone out of our way to attend events put on by the authorities here to ask them the questions that come up in this group. I’ve been to 4 now, including one last week, and don’t plan on getting a DTV, especially after talking to the administrators directly.

Unequivocally they say it is unlikely anyone will be able to stay for 5 years with a few bounces, and potentially not even 2. In their words, it is a tourist visa in essence - it was designed and led by TAT btw, which tells a story in itself - with the ability to work and stay for longer periods. It is not a cheap way to reside here for a year, let alone 5. Act like a digital nomad and spend a few weeks here and there out of the country and you’ll likely stay under the radar, but you are in the hands of immigration who aren’t known to be consistent.

I’d highly recommend anyone to attend their events and ask questions relevant to your situation as the interpretations and gap-filling a lot of people are making are not how they are intended to be by the administrators of the visa. They are very open and are holding events at which people can go along and ask about it and their circumstances, so definitely go along to one.

For many who are genuinely digital nomads it is going to work out fine, for some others possibly not.

@Loraine **********

Again your opinion and only you posted here. Never heard of what you are talking about so like most things posted here take it with a grain of salt. I have consulted with my local immigration office and am confident where I stand. You don't even have a DTV so why attend whatever meetings you are attending to talk about hypertheticls. Your an overthinker

@Dom *******

you’re welcome. The return ticket is a pain. Glad it helped.