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Is it worth giving up Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) for a Non-B visa for a short-term job in Thailand?

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asked Jun 22, 2026
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I have DTV and was recently offered a local job with short term contract. Is it worth to give up DTV for Non-B?
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A user is considering whether to give up their Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) for a Non-B visa after receiving a short-term job offer in Thailand. The discussion includes various comments on visa requirements, financial considerations for living in Thailand, and advice on whether the transition is advisable, considering the user's lifestyle and income expectations.
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Greg *************
Greg *************
$6.59.
Cemil *******
Cemil *******
Visiting $1M, if moving no need for money, if you don't need honey!
Robert *****
Robert *****
We live well in Bangkok for $1400 total for everything per month.
Robert *****
Robert *****
Wife and live comfortably for $1400 USD a month. We have money left over as well. Our rent in Bangkok is $258 a month. We take taxis or the BTS everywhere. Eat well. Lots to do in Bangkok. Never buy in Thailand, only rent.
Milo *********
Milo *********
Why do you want to move to Thailand??
Alan ******
Alan ******
What a stupid fkin question, he's after comments, FFS, I commented 😂
James *******
James *******
Not going to bother answering daft questions
Simon *******
Simon *******
If you visit for a week then $1,000 is fine. If you are going to live for the next 20 years then you may need a bit more.
Patricia **************
Patricia **************
I'm going to piggyback on what another gal in the comments suggested: copy and paste the question you posted into Google or AI like Claude or ChatGPT. Just to get your gears grinding...Good luck and have a good weekend!
Graeme *******
Graeme *******
Why do some people post stupid questions big difference between a holiday and living here.
Peter ********
Peter ********
You must have
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Thai baht or equivalent in cash . The rest is up to your lifestyle .
Russell *******
Russell *******
Limit yourself to $3,000,000 million baht
پیر ******
پیر ******
You can come free of charge
Steve *********
Steve *********
Big difference between visiting and moving.
Gavin *****
Gavin *****
How long is a piece of string ?
Robert *******
Robert *******
Hi. The people on this group don't know you, your lifestyle or your intensions for the future.

Perhaps adding a little more information will help.

Some have money and lavish lives, while others live frugally.

What do you want from life here?
Chuck **********
Chuck **********
U serious?
David ***********
David ***********
$10 billion per year
Rory *******
Rory *******
One Million Dollars🤔🤫
Curt ********
Curt ********
I make it on $1700-1800 a month. If you’re a tourist maybe $3000 for a month because you’re paying for hotels, tours, etc. Just an estimate. Not including transportation.
Kelly *****
Kelly *****
All of it
Glen ********
Glen ********
There’s no limit, they want it all
Christer *****
Christer *****
Yes
Richard ********
Richard ********
Depends if you know the difference between your and you're
Lisa ******
Lisa ******
These groups are brutal. I suggest doing some research on Google or AI first and if you can't find specific answers, you can ask them here, at your own risk.
Clive *********
Clive *********
🤣
Tomas *******
Tomas *******
If you want to leave with one million just bring two million with you
Greg *******
Greg *******
Are you asking what immigration may ask for? If so 20k Baht is the required amount if asked.
James **********
James **********
Give it up Karen ffs
Dan *******
Dan *******
Cost of living here would be between $2500 - $3000 a month , minimum. Anything less than that would be difficult. Don’t get me wrong , you could live on less but you’d have to do without many creature comforts. Personally . I’m a “fan” of aircon. Pun intended.

Hot water is another option.

Western food vs Thai.

Entertainment

Travel

Medical expenses / insurance

Housing

Transportation

Wish you good luck , Linda.

Thailand is changing and it’s not for the best.
Robert *****
Robert *****
Dan Brown that was funny.
Martyn ***********
Martyn ***********
£11.57
Santana *********
Santana *********
In cash? The equivalent of USD 20.000. For Europeans.
Dennis **********
Dennis **********
2 million USD is a good starting point , that's what I normally take for a 2 week holiday
Lena *************
Lena *************
As much as you can for either, atm fees and conversion fees get rough long term unless you get a thai bank account or user schwab
Quamfy *****
Quamfy *****
If you're going to live there bring $1000 should workout fine
Gary *******
Gary *******
Visiting 100,000 baht, moving 5 million baht is a nice sum 🤔
Ozan *******
Ozan *******
For you need just 200 usd
Dominic *************
Dominic *************
Ozan Kural daily 😂
Ozan *******
Ozan *******
Dominic Jaroszynski no no 6 months
Phillip ******
Phillip ******
One of the stupidest questions (today)
Bent *************
Bent *************
Bring your credit cards…
Andy ********
Andy ********
Visiting .. take a bit ..moving.. take a lot more 🙈
Giorgio ******
Giorgio ******
when people don't know which question to ask ,

how could you answer intelligently .
Giorgio ******
Giorgio ******
not sure
Giorgio ******
Giorgio ******
bring a fortune and share
George *********
George *********
Why not come for a holiday first?
John *********
John *********
20 dollors should be enough for 10 years
Mick *******
Mick *******
Dumb fuck question!
Nick *****************
Nick *****************
Come with 2 million.. leave with 1 million
Dave ********
Dave ********
Stick to cheesecakes luv
RubyOst********
RubyOst********
For Tourist Visa: Minimum 20,000 Thai Bhat

For family visa minimum: 40,000 Thai Bhat

For education visa: upto 5000-10,000$

Rest carry your bank card or account with you transfer via westernunion as you need
Alexander *************
Alexander *************
Quite impossible to answer depending on your goals. For a normal lifestyle but not exclusively you could calculate with approximately 2000usd monthly. Quite a few are living on less.
Sam *************
Sam *************
More than 1 money
Ste *******
Ste *******
30 dollars
Marianne ********
Marianne ********
Well, technically you only need 20 000 baht or equivalent in any currency.

In case Immigration asks for it upon arrival.

After that you can just take out whatever you need from a ATM, or transfer money to a Thai bank account when you get one.

You'll need to apply for a Non-O before arriving to be eligible to open a Thai bank account though.

If the question is more about how much you'll need each month to live and thrive, that is entirely dependent on your lifestyle and wants.
James *******
James *******
What time does the plane arrive?
James *******
James *******
What visa do I get?
James *******
James *******
How much does it cost to send something home?
James *******
James *******
What clothes should I bring?
James *******
James *******
How hot does it get?
James *******
James *******
Do they speak English?
James *******
James *******
Can I drink the water?
James *******
James *******
What are 7-11's hours?
James *******
James *******
How much is a hotel room?
James *******
James *******
Are dogs dangerous?
James *******
James *******
How many noodles can I eat?
Stephen *****************
Stephen *****************
Lots
Freddie **********
Freddie **********
How come the dumbest questions always come from Americans?
Santana *********
Santana *********
Freddie Percival Because they take Trump as their example. 🤣
Lisa ******
Lisa ******
Santana Khamsuk Not all of us.
Freddie **********
Freddie **********
Santana Khamsuk Think as mince 😂
Frank **********
Frank **********
Freddie Percival I have seen quite a few from Europeans. Obviously you have not noticed.
Louise *******
Louise *******
A person asking for advice isn’t showing ignorance—it’s showing enough wisdom to ask.💜
Torben **********
Torben **********
Louise Kelly but people could start Google things first , instead of beeing lazy and asking the group !!!!
Mark *********
Mark *********
What?
John *********
John *********
Seriously, you couldn’t make it up…

Or can you.?
Santana *********
Santana *********
John Kenealy Yes, you can! For some among us in a couple of days. 😊
Abey ******
Abey ******
Nothing. Beer bar girls will take care of you and pay for everything.
Linda *******************
Linda *******************
Abey Abey what are you men talking about .it was a serious question. If you don't have a real answer no need to respond

Thank yoi
Mark ********
Mark ********
Linda Cheezecake Brown it was two questions actually
Abey ******
Abey ******
Linda Cheezecake Brown It's a stupid question, read what you wrote.
Adi *****
Adi *****
Take everything you have and the girls will spend it all for you and then leave you in the gutter
Linda *******************
Linda *******************
Adi Mac I am a woman and don't plan on spending it on the girls. Thank you
Adi *****
Adi *****
Linda Cheezecake Brown 🙌🏽 even better
Dean *******
Dean *******
Sylvia ********
Sylvia ********
What province, how many people, rent or buy, eat western or Thai, cycle or drive BMW, sorry im not a mind reader!
Steven ***************
Steven ***************
Short answer, A LOT...
Sean ******
Sean ******
Er, that's a very general, confused question! Which is it? A holiday or to fester here forever?
Linda *******************
Linda *******************
Sean Jose you fumny
Sean ******
Sean ******
Linda Cheezecake Brown You dear truck driving lady, I like you.
Anonymous**********
Anonymous**********
All of it 👍
Aslam ******
Aslam ******
Depend for how long is your trip and what is your purpose of trip
Milavoy **********
Milavoy **********
Why are there so many stupid questions on this page
Dan *******
Dan *******
Why are you even commenting ? Nothing to add to the conversation ? Obviously 🙄
Stephen *********
Stephen *********
Dan Brown seriously what can YOU add? With fuck all information please tell me. I would like to know.
Linda *******************
Linda *******************
Jordan Davis if you think the question is stupid why do you bother to say anything.
Gregory ********
Gregory ********
Linda Cheezecake Brown it’s a hobby for many of the foreigners while they’re fiddling their life away. I guess it’s cheaper than therapy.
Linda *******************
Linda *******************
Milavoy Markovic why are you so rude. Have a blessed day
Sylvia ********
Sylvia ********
Linda Cheezecake Brown you need to give age if thinking to move, cost of visa and health insurance vary so much.
Mma *******
Mma *******
Linda Cheezecake Brown structure your question more clearly pls.
Giorgio ******
Giorgio ******
Linda Cheezecake Brown why do you ask the most stupid question .

what is the size of yhe string

what is the difference between a pigeon ?
Dan *******
Dan *******
Can’t answer a question but still feel the need to argue with strangers on the internet ? You’re hilarious , pathetic but still hilarious 😂 .
Jo **********
Jo **********
I don’t bring any in. never. always use credit cards and atms.
Lisa *********
Lisa *********
Jo Clemente until you get caught in a 'cash only' area like I did last year with no ATMs anywhere (Koh Libong) & have to rely on the hotel for everything... cost a fkn fortune!
Dave ******
Dave ******
Jo Clemente same for me, never been asked, though I appreciate I could be. I don't think there's any such rule for non immigrant visa entries.
Giorgio ******
Giorgio ******
Jo Clemente the worst kind of tourist .not a dime in the pocket . not a tip for anybody not a bath for beggars .
Dave ******
Dave ******
Giorgio Akha that's a bit of a stretch.
Dan *******
Dan *******
And you know this how ? He your boyfriend ?
Jo **********
Jo **********
Giorgio Akha i am not a tourist I live here and plenty of dimes in my pocket. I get cash from the ATM can’t you read
Dar *****
Dar *****
I think they currently require ฿20,000 which is approximately $600 US. Or if that’s not required yet they’re just waiting for that to be formalized. That’s the minimum.
Paul *******
Paul *******
At least $750,000.00 USD. That should last at least 2 years.
Paul *******
Paul *******
Paul Allen not if you spend $500,000 USD per year 😀
Linda *******************
Linda *******************
Does anyone know what area of Bangkok the Won Buddhist Temple is.
Kyle ********
Kyle ********
Linda Cheezecake Brown Google Maps knows
Kyle ********
Kyle ********
Dan Brown 😃
Dan *******
Dan *******
Thank you Mr. Helper. You really seem to care , about what , I have no idea.
Linda *******************
Linda *******************
Paul Allen NP
Leonard *********
Leonard *********
Paul Allen
David *******
David *******
Visiting is 1 thing.

Moving is another.

US,Aust,NZ,Canadian all different.

Up to you and lifestyle,single,playboy,or married,drinker,western food or Thai food and in which area?

Big country.

You need to do research on visit,long stay visas, high life at a beach or countryside,.

All so different.
Bob *********
Bob *********
How long is a piece of string?
Alex ********
Alex ********
Bob Speight

Double the distance from the centre to either of the ends.
Giorgio ******
Giorgio ******
Bob Speight how old is the captain .

what is the difference between a butterfly ?
Wayne ********
Wayne ********
Bob Speight That’s it 🎯
EmeraldAll**********
EmeraldAll**********
I won’t tell you where I’m driving too, but how much fuel do I need for my next road journey?

Oh yeah, I haven’t told you what vehicle I’m taking yet either.
Ant ***********
Ant ***********
If you are “ moving there “

You need a suitable visa that will allow you to open a Thai bank account !
Linda *******************
Linda *******************
Ant W Tailor retirement
Gary ***********
Gary ***********
Linda Cheezecake Brown 800,000 baht
Ant ***********
Ant ***********
Linda Cheezecake Brown

You need to have that before you arrive

Apply for the Non-O single entry retirement Visa from the Thai Embassy from your home country
Lynnette *******
Lynnette *******
Linda Cheezecake Brown get the visa before arriving. Open bank account. Deposit 800,000 tbt. Apply for extension. How much money you'll need to live in depends on lifestyle, location etc.
Robert ******
Robert ******
Enough
John **********
John **********
20k baht or equivalent in any major currency
Andrew ******************
Andrew ******************
@John *********
that is roughly $600 US
Summer ******
Summer ******
If you’re visiting $700 of you’re moving $10,000+

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