Hi, I am in Koh Tao right now on a normal 60 days tourist visa. I need to stay longer, and dont know what is the best way.
* I could get a company share for 20000 thb and get a work visa which comes with taxes etc. But can stay a very long time
* Can I change my visa to a Volunteer Visa while INSIDE thailand?
* can I extend my tourist visa (already extended once for 30 days) with the two months "covid visa"
* can I apply to the STV when INSIDE thailand?
I am actually a digital nomad, but not working in thailand, as I only keep working on my existing online shop. Also the smart visa would make no sense as I would pay taxes twice, in germany AND thailand.
What would you recommend in this case?
Thanks a lot for your help :)
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user, currently on a 60-day tourist visa in Koh Tao, is exploring options to extend their stay. They are considering obtaining a work visa through a company share, switching to a volunteer visa while in Thailand, extending their tourist visa with a COVID-19 extension, or applying for the STV without leaving the country. A comment suggests that the STV cannot be applied for while in Thailand but mentions that a COVID extension is still an option until late November 2021.
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