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Is trading stocks or crypto while on a DTV considered working in Thailand?

Sep 5, 2025
3 days ago
What happens if you trade stocks or crypto while on a dtv is that considered working or, or could that be a way for income while you are there?
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The conversation discusses whether trading stocks or cryptocurrencies while on a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand is considered working and whether it could serve as a source of income. Responses indicate that while trading is generally fine, it might not qualify as 'work' under the visa rules. Participants suggest keeping such activities private and not disclosing them to immigration authorities. There is also a cautionary note about maintaining discretion when discussing such matters.
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Paul *******
No problem to do any of what you mention, but not sure it will qualify for a DTV. If you're already on a DTV and do stock or crypto trading, so issue. I'd suggest you don't blabber on about it though, but I see no issue with doing it in the privacy of your own home or even a hotel room.
Anonymous ******************
I think if your asking this question you should not be trading
Anonymous ******************
How would anyone know if you don't tell them🤔
Anthony ******
Is gambling allowed now in TH? *joke
Pete *******
What happens? Nothing….
James ********
@Pete ******
correct ✅
Cesar *******
Use a vpn and then you are out of the country.
Bob **********
@Cesar ******
Right when I open any of my Thai bank accounts it says please turn off VPN
Anonymous *************
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@Bob *********
maybe try a dedicated ip adress, it knows its a vpn because ip adress gets flagged if multiple people are using the same ip adress, the work arround could be a dedicated ip adress
DTV_Be*******
Learn to be mind your business and not put your business on social media
Anonymous ******************
DTV_Begpacker Apply this advice yourself. Mind your own business instead of replying on social media 🤡
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 202 wellllll that’s why he’s anonymous lol. Minding his own business
DTV_Be*******
Anonymous participant 202 comments are comments

Posting what you’re doing ahd how you’re making your money is putting your business in the street for all to see

Know the difference

Change my mind
Anonymous ******************
DTV_Begpacker and ? Mind your own business. If he wants advice about his business it’s his problem not yours. And for sure an anon post with only a general view about his activity gonna jeopardize his business.

You pathetic boomer.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 202 pathetic are begpackers
Anonymous ******************
Just don’t talk about it, or mention it at immigration. If you ain’t moving multiple 100k into here, no one cares.
Muri *****
I don't think they except it, i than i can do easy i Trading thirty years. If you only need a visa for you can trade online... Forget it nobody interest in that but i think you need the visa for different case
Greg ********
You are allowed to work remotely.