How can I avoid scammers when applying for the DTV visa in Thailand?

@Larry *******

You don't need anyone to help you.

Each application is unique, there is no standard "format" or "template". The main requirement is having 500,000 Baht or equivalent in a personal bank account and possibly having to maintain that for up to 6 months at some embassies. Usually, except for Malaysia and Laos, it's enough just to have a closing balance of 500,000 Baht BUT make sure you have 6 months worth of statements.

The rest depends on what you do - easy to figure out what to supply, bank statements showing money being paid to you coming in, a portfolio of what you do, that sort of thing.

@Shawn ************

OK, although that still means it has to be a large company.

@Shawn ************

The requirements for the LTR are vastly more stringent. In the sense that you need much more money in the bank to qualify (and/or a quite high salary, although I understand they did away with the minimum salary requirement recently...you'd need to check on that). However, you'll probably still need to invest a minimum of US$250,000-500,000 in Thai bonds or real estate or something.

@Shawn ************

Vastly different. Most people here are Youtubers with twenty seven subs or crypto day trading experts or sublet a property as company director of a management firm.

@Andrew *******

Why? Shouldn't be that difficult...as with any foreigner.

@Wesley *******

yeah you also don’t need help to pay your taxes - but ppl pay to have them done all the time - why? Because time is money friend - and sometimes it’s cheaper to pay someone else to do it. Also, if you make a mistake and your application is denied - it costs you more than paying for someone to help you.