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What are the complications of transitioning from a Business Visa to a DTV in Thailand?

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Anyone have experience transitioning from Business Visa to DTV?

Any complications around it? I know you have to cancel the work permit before applying but just want to make sure I understand any complications.

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Transitioning from a Business Visa to a DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) in Thailand may come with complications, notably the need to cancel any associated work permit. It's advised to consider the disadvantages of a DTV, such as losing rights to hold a Thai bank account. Additionally, switching visas may require a noticeable job change to avoid suspicion of continued work with Thai clients. It's recommended to seek more information as this process has been widely discussed in the expat community.

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Do not change to the inferior DTV tourist visa, if you in any way can avoid it.

You will loose rights, most notably for many loose of right to have a Thai bankaccount.

A genuine long term visa is by far the best, for staying long time in Thailand.

You may need to make a noticeable jobchange, to avoid suspicion about continuing working whit Thai clients.

This has been discussed extensively numerous times, so you should use search to get the answers.

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