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Is trading Forex or Stocks allowed under the DTV visa in Thailand?

Lynn *******
asked May 6, 2026
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Is trading of Forex/Stocks allowed under DTV?
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Yes, trading Forex and stocks is allowed under the DTV visa in Thailand. Multiple commenters confirmed that self-directed investors can obtain the DTVS and trade without issues, provided they show proof of funds and maintain necessary statements. There have been no reported problems within the expat community regarding trading while on this visa.
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Lite ********
Lite ********
Does somebody drive you to work?
Ken **********
Ken **********
Why wouldn’t you?
James ********
James ********
What's your passport nation?

Where will you be applying for the DTV visa for Workcation?

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Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
What do you mean ? Can you trade while in Thailand or can you get a DTV under trading ?
Pandu ******
Pandu ******
Anonymous participant 893 can we do both?
Zae***
Zae***
Yup just need too show aspect of the funds, statements would really help out 3-6 months
Khun ******
Khun ******
Yes no problem.
Miste******
Miste******
Yes. Been doing it since 2014, and 3 years I've been here. No problem.
Christer *****
Christer *****
MisterDonut There was no DTV 2014 or even 3 years ago.
Miste******
Miste******
@Christer ****
🏆 👑 You dropped these, King. You are correct.

Anyway, DTV you're good to go. Bunch here in Thailand on it, trading, doing their thing. No problem. Haven't heard it be an issue yet in my network.
Christer *****
Christer *****
MisterDonut Let's hope it doesn't go to point where they track withdrawals from ATMs to get extra tax revenue.
Andi ***********
Andi ***********
Yes, self-directed investors obtain DTVS.

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