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What are the best options for a disabled veteran to stay long-term in Thailand without 14k in the bank for a DTV visa?
I'm 48 and 100% disabled veteran. they say I don't need the 14k in bank for the dtv visa if I get an agent. how do I stay in Thailand long term? just do the multiple entry visa extend and do border runs every 90 days? yes I've been to the immigration embassy site. thanks.
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The post discusses the challenges a disabled veteran faces regarding visa options for long-term stay in Thailand. It highlights confusion surrounding the requirement of having 14k in the bank for a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) and suggests alternative paths such as waiting until the veteran turns 50 to apply for a Non-O retirement visa. Comments provided various opinions, including discouragement of border runs and suggestions for applying under soft power through language courses or medical treatment plans. The conversation indicates that the DTV visa generally has strict financial requirements, and circumventing these could lead to issues with legality.
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Alredo *****
The DTV is just simply not for you
ArticulateC***********
DTV application requires you to have 500k bhat or the equivalent requirement put out by your local Thai embassy, usually for 3 months. Some embassies require longer and a few shorter. You then apply as a digital nomad if you have that type of job, sign up for a soft power course or establish a medical treatment plan with a local doctor / hospital. You have to exit the country every 180 days. The 90 days you mention is reporting at the immigration office, like a check in with local officials
SincereP*********
If you don’t have it, you don’t meet the requirements. Anything they are trying to sell you is a money trap and is probably illegal. You’ll end up being denied entry or deported. Try a different approach
Willem ****************
Visa runs are done and dusted
ImTheJesusC************
Willem Van Der Beek bullshit. He needs less than 2 years until his 50th bd. That's 1x METV, a couple of weeks in neighbouring countries and another METV. Bämmm, he will be 50...
Brian *********
Just out of curiousity have yu been here before and do you know where you want to live?]
Thomas *******
100% "DiSaBlEd" veterans are the biggest scams going on in the USA... And so many are coming to S.E. Asia
The number of veterans with 70% to 100% disability ratings is roughly seven times higher than it was 20 years ago... 400 billion dollars for 2025.
Roughly 31% of all U.S. veterans are on disability; it was 15% in 2008.
Only 1% of veterans actually seen combat.
Biggest scam... EVER...
The number of veterans with 70% to 100% disability ratings is roughly seven times higher than it was 20 years ago... 400 billion dollars for 2025.
Roughly 31% of all U.S. veterans are on disability; it was 15% in 2008.
Only 1% of veterans actually seen combat.
Biggest scam... EVER...
Jay *******
OPThomas Stump lemme guess. u r avet back when it was "the good ol days". and u got away with whatever u wanted. either or. I don't care. I got 20 service connected. keep your miserable bitter life to yourself. u sound like a nagging bitter woman
Thomas *******
Jay Smith When I got away with "Whatever I want"...lol... What does that even mean?
Someone finally noticing your thieving azz, and thats the best you got!?
You're not only a thief of the American taxpayers (40,000,000,000,000 in debt). Your also a moron.
P.O.S.
Someone finally noticing your thieving azz, and thats the best you got!?
You're not only a thief of the American taxpayers (40,000,000,000,000 in debt). Your also a moron.
P.O.S.
Michael *****
Agreed. And these scammers are throwing a dark shadow on the real veterans who were actually injured and crippled in battle. Now, you have fraudsters, who've never been in combat, and not even legitimately injured in training or military exercises, claiming 100% disability after a few years of service. There are Facebook groups and other online forums where the sh*tbags coach each other on how to make false claims to get high disability ratings. They belong in prison! 😡
Thai *****
Thomas Stump "100% disabled" sounds a total vegetable. Obviously poor terminology. The wish to use an agent to get around financial surety is basically banking your future on bribery.
Thomas *******
Thai Jag I have a neighbor who is living the good life 100% disabled; PTSD and he was never in battle. there are literally hundreds of thousands ex-USA vets that are 100% "dIsAbLeD". Like I said, biggest scam going on in the USA right now. Did your profession have a 31% disability rate?
DorkyB******
Thomas Stump Exactly.
Steve ******
Good luck need to be 50 for retirement...can do education visa for a while ..lots of options
Ian *******
He's Australian
Thai *****
Ian Moore Alabama now in Oz?
Buffalo ******
The best idea is to find a Thai Language school and go to the school. I go to a great school in Krabi
Not only is it the right way to do soft power, not expensive, but it really is great to learn Thai and meet other expats. Especially if you’re disabled, you need to know some Thai to go to the doctor and get around.
@Easy ***************************************
. Not only is it the right way to do soft power, not expensive, but it really is great to learn Thai and meet other expats. Especially if you’re disabled, you need to know some Thai to go to the doctor and get around.
Floyd ******
I know you're making more money than that every month that you got a hundred percent my son's 100% and makes more money than I do
Janet ********
Personally I wouldn't try to get around the 500,000 BHT in a bank account for 3 months requirement. Thailand is very motivated these days to crack down on various types of corruption related to foreigners. No doubt some levels of corruption would remain, but I wouldn't want to bet my new home on it personally. Figure out a legit / officially legal way to do it so you can have at least some peace of mind.
Charoen *******
I thought Trump was supposed to take care of veterans 🤔
Michael *****
Charoen Krung What does Trump have to do with someone getting a Thai visa? My God, you TDS-afflicted individuals are insufferable.
Floyd ******
Charoen Krung how do we get so many nobody's posting on this just curious
Charoen *******
@Floyd *****
Is your profile pic also AI? If not, just finish itArve ****************
Floyd Meek Do you have a mirror ?
John **********
You can apply for the DTV if you qualify for it. As you're disabled I assume you don't work so you can only apply under soft power. Either sign up with a course provider for a minimum of 9 months course and get the required paperwork from them before applying. Or if you require ongoing medical treatment you could contact a hospital in Thailand and have them draw up a treated plan which would need signed off by a recognised medical professional at a legitimate medical facility, the problem here is that most will want to examine you first
DorkyB******
Typical veteran disability jockey. Feels the need to let everyone know about it because he's fishing for the retarded "Thank you for your service" compliment because he thinks the rest of the world owes him something, when it has zero to do with the actual subject.
AsianInsider **************
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Gerar ********
Everybody needs to show the money for a DTV visa and they don’t care that you’re a disabled veteran.You have to apply for this at the Thai embassy in you’re home country or country of permanent residency.
John **********
You can apply for the DTV if you qualify for it. As you're disabled I assume you don't work so you can only apply under soft power. Either sign up with a course provider for a minimum of 9 months course and get the required paperwork from them before applying. Or if you require ongoing medical treatment you could contact a hospital in Thailand and have them draw up a treated plan which would need signed off by a recognised medical professional at a legitimate medical facility, the problem here is that most will want to examine you first
Bill *********
@John *********
He’s 100% disabled that means he’s qualified for the Foreign Medical program . BUT the VA only covers service connected disabilities .Shaun **********
@John *********
Hi John. My wife and I own a villa in Koh Samui and are planning on retiring end of next year and moving permanently to the island.I just wanted to say your comments and explanations and understanding of the Thai immigration regulations is outstanding and is precisely what this forum needs. I read so many disgusting responses from people on this site and not once have I seen anything other than professionalism from your keyboard. Well done to you sir 👏.
DorkyB******
Typical veteran disability jockey. Feels the need to let everyone know about it because he's fishing for the retarded "Thank you for your service" compliment because he thinks the rest of the world owes him something, when it has zero to do with the actual subject.
Seth ********
DorkyBuffalo knob
Thomas *******
Seth Taylor "Dik"
Steve ******
DorkyBuffalo hush dummy 🙄
Floyd ******
DorkyBuffalo that's pretty strong car for a son of a gun who don't even show his own face I thank them for their service
DorkyB******
@Floyd *****
8 yrs. Sandbox, EUSAEUR & USFK. It was a phase of my life and I have zero urge to tell strangers online. It was a job that paid the bills, nothing more nothing less. And I didn't participate in the disability game upon separation even though I could've probably gamed about 50% with the usual "ouchy diagnoses" .....not saying that some folks are not acrually deserving of it, but I think you know very well that the majority of payments are not exactly "in the spirit" of what they are meant to be.Thomas *******
DorkyBuffalo Totally agree.
I served my time a hundred years ago. Who cares.
But the disability scam has gone off the charts.
Politically its a live wire Politicians won't touch. 400 billion in 2025...
If you see a "working age" American in S.E. Asia... There's a good chance he's running the scam.
I served my time a hundred years ago. Who cares.
But the disability scam has gone off the charts.
Politically its a live wire Politicians won't touch. 400 billion in 2025...
If you see a "working age" American in S.E. Asia... There's a good chance he's running the scam.
Floyd ******
DorkyBuffalo if you don't know who you're talking to you shouldn't say anything
Daniel ******************
DorkyBuffalo thank you for your cervix
Ken **********
DorkyBuffalo dont be so insulting...
Ben *********
DorkyBuffalo Me too. And I use my own name.
Ed ********
DorkyBuffalo I just wanted to take this opportunity to let you know I’m 100% disabled and I approve this message.
That is all.
Good day, sir.
That is all.
Good day, sir.
MNathalie *********
Ed Allier sorry today but Thailand is not a friendly place for disabled. You will have a lot a complication to move around.
Seth ********
thanks for putting your life on the line
AsianInsider **************
Man if you ain't got 15k in the bank you definitely need financial counseling. Especially if u getting 100 percent.
Seth ******************
@AsianInsider *************
Ill rather keep 5k in my checking and 10K invested. that doesnt mean I am financially dumb. I had to sell stocks to move money over to my checking to check the box for this DTV visa.AsianInsider **************
Seth Sung Won Gnuhc no but your reading and comprehension skills need work. If you ain't got 15k in the bank. If you need sell stocks yes. I prefer to keep 10k and I have guaranteed cash for life. But the visa requires 15k plus immigration could check. If you can't leave 15k in checking like it's nothing you need financial counseling and shouldn't be back home making money.
Ralph *******
@AsianInsider *************
Yeah, I must need financial counselling according to you.AsianInsider **************
Ralph Tyson what's crazy is you questioning it. Like come on dude it's like a 300lb mofo saying so according to you I need stop eating fast food and exercise 😂😂
Ralph *******
@AsianInsider *************
WTF are you talking about?AsianInsider **************
Ralph Tyson most people do. I have friends doctor and lawyer both dumb with money. Most people are dumb with money
Ralph *******
@AsianInsider *************
There are many ways of holding assets. Cash isn’t necessarily the best way. To say someone needs financial counselling because they are not holding their assets in cash is plain ignorant.
Motivate*********
Wait 2 yr
Gerar ********
Everybody needs to show the money for a DTV visa and they don’t care that you’re a disabled veteran.
You have to apply for this at the Thai embassy in you’re home country or country of permanent residency.
You have to apply for this at the Thai embassy in you’re home country or country of permanent residency.
Graham ******
Everyone who applies for a DTV needs the local Embassy's stated equivalent of B500k banked funds
Neil ********
Graham Seal what's it got to do with your embassy?
Nick *******
Neil Taylor they often state a local currency number
Graham ******
Neil Taylor local Thai Embassy who will review your application
Erik *********
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Chelsea **************
Dang! I’ll be doing this when I retire in 6 year! I follow the page for this info!
Zoe ********
Chelsea Rae Jameson Just read the information on the Thai embassy website. For retirement it would be non o retirement visa. You need to have had a minimum of
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0bhp in the bank for around ***
months. You'll apply for your initial 90 day visa, from the country you live in. Then you apply for a 12 month extension once in Thailand.Ken ************
Chelsea Rae Jameson dont take advice from most on this page
Nigel *******
Thai Visa Center
John ********
Wait until youre 50 and get a non imm o (retirement).
Repeated border bounves are not really viable any more.
Repeated border bounves are not really viable any more.
Brian *********
John Fitton, depending on the 65k rule and the exchange rate, can also be a stretch for the retirement; 800k could also be an issue. Jay Smith might want to look at a plan to acquire the necessary funds,
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