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Is it possible to travel around Thailand for a year with a DTV visa and a budget of 29,000 euros?

Oct 30, 2025
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Andy **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
I have a question, I would like to travel around Thailand for a year, I am 45 years old, I have 29,000 euros, is this possible with a DTV visa?
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TLDR : Answer Summary
Traveling around Thailand for a year with a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) is feasible if you meet the visa requirements and budget properly. The DTV offers long stays up to 180 days with an extension, and your budget of €29,000 is sufficient for a comfortable year if managed wisely. However, you need to show proof of at least 500,000 THB in savings. It's suggested to plan for potential border bounces and comply with immigration reporting requirements during your stay.
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BenJam **********
Just do border runs 👍 spend time in Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam and Malaysia too 😍👌
Gustavo *********
@BenJam *********
Best ,,I do that all the time
Robert *********
Check multiple entry tourist visa .
Michael ********
Absolutely and keep updating your whereabouts on various site, Arrange meet ups with others staying in the kingdom and they will show you where the bargains can be found and even on occasion offer a room

If you ever get there I'm just outside That phanom
Nongnuch ********
Andy Muyshond. . it depends if you can fulfill the requirements needed to apply for a DTV
John **********
You need a reason to apply for the DTV visa, either you are a digital nomad (working remotely from Thailand) or you have to sign up for a minimum of 6 months soft power activity. Its not really designed for someone just to come and truck about
Bobby *********
Easily. Plan your stays in advance with Agoda and Airbnb .. shoot even book in advance. You’ll save plenty by planning.
Josh ********
At 45 you won’t want to bounce much, which the DTV, if you qualify, affords. Though practically speaking, and unless you want to spend 2-weeks with immigration during that time, you should plan on one border bounce at or before the 180-day mark. Make sure you obtain a TM 30 from an accommodation during the first 90 days. You’ll need it along with a TM 47 to report to immigration every 90-days – unrelated to the DTV other than the 90-day clock resetting should you bounce.
Graham ******
@Josh *******
You need your current TM30 issued in the province where the 90 day report is being done not any one obtained during the initial 80 days ;)
Pertti *************
@Josh *******
everyone qualifies to dtv who have 30kbaht in pocket. Like all visas here😎
Gary ***********
Yes it's possible a long as you qualify for DTV in some form
Myles *******
Why do u need/want DTV visa? Its a 5 year visa. Just enter on 60 day visa exempt then extend for 30 days then do a couple of border bounces
Heinz ***********
@Myles ******
they won’t accept 5 year long entries on visa exemption.
Myles *******
@Heinz **********
huh? The guy wants to stay for about a year not 5 hence suggesting extension/s and bounce/s
Guy *********
@Myles ******
done it twice last was 2023-2024 and before Covid. Plan on doing the exact same in a few months
Dave ********
@Myles ******
The reason he shouldn’t do that is at any of the extensions the immigration officer can refuse entry.
Todd *********
@Dave *******
they don’t refuse entry for tourism. Which he is
Guy *********
I always get the standard 30 days get the top ups at immigration then once times up then hop boarders on a bus for next to nothing. Then repeat step 1? I managed a good 9 month trip doing that, never had an issue. #pattlife
Graham ******
@Guy ********
how long ago was that, this year?
Dave ********
@Guy ********
Great, good for you, but I think you’ll agree that you are still running a risk that one day they may not
Guy *********
@Dave *******
the buses are literally marketed as “visa boarder run buses” back in 24 hours, but yea if you find someone very pedantic or stuck in the old ways you may have a issue. My bus of 30 tourists all made it back without deportation or fines monkey house or anything pal
Myles *******
@Dave *******
and they wouldnt refuse entry at an extension as would already be in the country
Dave ********
@Myles ******
You advised border bounces, I’ve seen it happen loads of times, you run the risk of an IO being in a bad mood and bang…denied entry.
Myles *******
@Dave *******
no I advised an extension and then border bounce. U stated that they could get refused entry doing an extension. How if they are already in the country? Of course an IO can refuse entry on a border bounce but as I said very unlikely on someones first bounce.
Graham ******
@Dave *******
doing his/her job you mean
Alex *******
@Dave *******
there is only a risk if you do border runs by plane. It's easy to live in Thailand long term with land border runs. There used to be a 2 land borders entries per calendar year limit but they took away that limit over a year ago so now it's possible to land border run non stop
Dave ********
@Alex ******
That is incorrect, and advice like that is unhelpful at best. You cannot just ‘land border run non stop’
Myles *******
@Dave *******
true but highly unlikely on his first visits to Thailand
David ***********************
@Myles ******
bad advice, it literally happened to me... I got the DTV visa after that.
Myles *******
@David **********************
u got refused entry on your first border bounce?
Graham ******
@Myles ******
not as highly as it used to be ;)
Andy **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
and where do I do the 30 day extension, in Thailand itself?
Myles *******
@Andy *********
yes at local immigration office to where u are at the time
Alexander *****
Yes — it’s definitely possible to travel around Thailand for a year with the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) if you plan smartly.

• Visa length: Valid 5 years, allows stays up to 180 days + 180-day extension (almost a full year).

• Money needed: Must show at least 500,000 THB (~€13K) in savings.

• Your budget: €29,000 (~1.1M THB) is plenty for a comfortable year if you spend wisely (about €1,000–€1,200/month).

• Work rules: You can freelance or do remote work, but not take local Thai jobs.

• Travel tip: You may need to exit and re-enter after your stay to renew your time.

With your budget, the DTV is a solid option for a year-long adventure in Thailand — just keep up with visa rules, insurance, and reporting requirements.
Rick *********
@Alexander ****
your math is terrible €
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is €2416.6 per month THB 90,453 which is plenty
Mark ********
@Alexander ****
Just reposting Google AI/chat GPT is not real world dude and copy and paste isn't a skill...
Beyond **************
Thank you chatgpt
Colten *******
@Alexander ****
great work ChatGPT
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