How do the new border run rules impact DTV holders in Thailand?

Nothing changes for DTV or any visa holders. All the immigration changes are in regards to visa exemptions. The changes have been made to crack down on illegal working and scam center operators mostly.

None of the rules apply to DTV

samui update: agent MAE NAM says can do border run again next week. same price

KAWTHAUNG (myanmar), SATUN (malaysia)

Currently no. The DTV is a multiple entry visa so you should be able to do multiple entries under it. Keep in mind though that legally, you must still meet the conditions of your visa (500k in the bank, engaged in remote work/soft power etc) upon each entry but there doesn’t seem to be much desire on the side of immigration to scrutinize that right now.

The chief concern I’d have is that this may be the start of a broader crackdown which may impact DTV holders. Thus far there has been very little scrutiny given to DTV holders at the border and immigration is acutely aware that people are doing border runs to avoid the more onerous requirements involved in extending in country.

I will be flying to a neighbouring country for 1 month. I found my other price of paradise so I won't be mentioning it here, I don't want the whole of Thailand turning up there, toot toot!!!

Fly for a nice break for a few days, enjoy, keep life simple, so many nice places to visit within an hour of Bkk, DTV is to be enjoyed, 5 yrs soon passes

You have a valid visa. The rule is to stop people abusing visa exemptions as a way of staying.

It shouldn’t at the moment, but wouldn’t be surprised if they start on the DTV next. I hope not 🤷

Use airport for DTV - dont come back same day - just a precaution

The only effect I have seen is some borders and agents trying to take advantage and charging for same-day return - this has been reported at 2 Laos land border points. Probably cheaper to fly somewhere.