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What are the concerns and opinions regarding the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?
DTV (Digital Nomad Visa)Visa IssuesImmigration in ThailandEntry DenialVisa RegulationsExpat LifeYouTube Critiques
Jan 21, 2026
3 months ago
Anonymous *************
ORIGINAL POSTERThis is worth a watch. I'm not too worried about DTV but definitely food for thought.
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TLDR : Answer Summary
The conversation revolves around differing opinions on the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand, particularly critiquing a YouTube video that presents negative views about the DTV. Some users defend the DTV, asserting they've had smooth experiences re-entering Thailand on this visa without issues. Critics argue that the video's claims about entry denials and visa misuse are exaggerated or unfounded, labeling the video and its creator as clickbait. Participants note that misinformation may be driven by personal agendas, possibly linked to immigration firms trying to stir fear for business purposes, while others deflect concerns asserting that DTV holders can comfortably reside in Thailand.
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Nick *********
Visa agents are getting desperate lately aren't they 😂😂 No we don't need an agent to help us re-enter on our 5 year visa lol. Thank you for the heads up anyway
Paul *******
Benjamin Hart claims, without evidence, that the guy who was denied entry after doing a border run at Nong Khai on visa exempt would have been denied on a DTV too, because apparently he got denied due to working online in Thailand.
That analysis is inaccurate, yet if he sees this thread, he'll probably do a video about it just like he did about a month ago from a post made about him 3 or 4 months ago in this very group.
That analysis is inaccurate, yet if he sees this thread, he'll probably do a video about it just like he did about a month ago from a post made about him 3 or 4 months ago in this very group.
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@Paul ******
his analysis on the topic of the DTV has consistently been incorrect. Despite this, he continues to double down on it furthering his lack of credibility.Reply to
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Anonymous ******************
Cmon the guy obviously has no idea what he is talkimg about. I dont want to sound disrespectful but just look at him, some people is not fit to talk about important legal matters.
Nick *********
Anonymous participant 439 most people saying these things are visa agents lol, they know exactly what their talking about and exactly what to say to make you worry enough to use them.
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Anonymous ******************
Its an established fact by now that many dtv holders are being denied entry. This group is all sunshine and rainbows with wishful thinkers who uphold the dogma they are untouchable.. bizarro
Todd *********
Anonymous participant 780 it’s an established fact that you have not a clue what you are talking about. Hard to tell iff you are incredibly stupid or just very unknowledgeable
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 780 not true, its always some misunderstanding like i forgot to say i have a dtv then the immigration noticed or specific stuff thats happening in phuket or pattaya where theres a lot of scams going on
Nick *********
Anonymous participant 780 nonsense. You probably got confused and saw them redirecting people to the TDAC desk. The only issues I have heard of were right at the start when there was uncertainty about the new dtv visa but everyone knows what it is now.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 780 bs lol, all dtvers are living here happily without problems
Paul *******
Anonymous participant 780 Nope, not a fact. Provide us with your evidence. All DTV holders who've been stopped were eventually allowed to enter the country. Most of the ones stopped have been citizens of countries such as Myanmar and India.
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The youtoober in this video has consistently been wrong on the DTV for more than a year. No reason to presume he’ll be correct anytime soon.
AllSabaai ******
We are doing and working DTV since 11/ 2024
Non had any issue and non of that is true or happen.
Need to collect views to your YouTube channel. No need to use this cheap games ka
Visa border Bouncer and visa run .yes immigration get more strict and deny entry more people
Even some METV have been denied.
It is all up to immigration at airport if they see that your frequency of entry is sounding suspicious.
Non had any issue and non of that is true or happen.
Need to collect views to your YouTube channel. No need to use this cheap games ka
Visa border Bouncer and visa run .yes immigration get more strict and deny entry more people
Even some METV have been denied.
It is all up to immigration at airport if they see that your frequency of entry is sounding suspicious.
Nick *********
@AllSabaai *****
well said kupAllSabaai ******
Nick *********
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John *********
Many have an obvious agenda to spread BS, ignore!
Nick *********
@John ********
I agree 100% John. Most are either other nations trying to acquire Thailand's tourism economy and the other half are visa agents scrambling to generate business in light of recent changes to ed visa and how easy it is to apply for the Dtv without one and the next 5 years of not using an agent. 70k baht I was quoted for a Dtv visa and got it myself for 10k lolMin *******
@John ********
100% agree. Fear mongering to acquire customers.Many foreigner lawyers/tax consultantants are grifters. Because Thai authoritiea don't watch what they say, they feel free to fear mongering and say false things to make money.
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Peter *******
The usual BS from this Zzzzzzzzz 🥱 person !
Anonymous ******************
Maybe Mr Anonymous has some financial interest in this you tube channel, if he sends me 20thb I will click on it.
Min *******
I entered 4 times with DTV (remote worker), never a question, never a problem
Nick *********
@Min ******
twice so far, both times easy as ever and zero questions. Second one was a same day reentry via plan to and from Malaysia, again, no issues. Not saying everyone has this experience but in my case, I'm grateful to say it's been pretty easy.Reply to
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DTV_Be*******
This guy has continued to peddle anti DTV rhetoric for the last two years. So far nothing he has said has actually materialized. For example he brings up the number of individuals denied entry and then tries to link the 150 day max to DTV as well, but absolutely no evidence of DTVer being denied for being here too long. He states that the visa was meant for digital nomads who travel onward and never meant to “live” here longer. If that was really the case the visa could have been issued for a year or two years, and not 5 years
Paul *******
DTV_BegPecker He claims that DTV visa holders can only spend a maximum of 18 months out of 5 years in Thailand.
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@Paul ******
because dtv hasnt been here for 18months yet, easy to make claim like that 🤣 very soon this claim wilö be prooven as false, like every other thing he saysReply to
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DTV_BegPecker yes right he’s a lawyer 🤣 knows more than you
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Anonymous participant 433 hes literally been wrong for almost two years on the topic. Any reasonable criticism of his claims will result in a ban from his channel. Don’t believe a word he says about the DTV, this guy knows nothing about it. Typical YouTuber 🤣
Paul *******
สมองควาย ๒๕๖๘ I've had no less than 5 different accounts shadow banned on his channel and yet my comments aren't any more critical than anyone else who comments on his channel.
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Anonymous ******************
He is an immigration attorney back in the States. Not licensed to practice Thai law and his is arrogantly against DTV arguing it would harm Thailand (or his law firm business in reality). I wouldn't trust his various biased speculation just as I won't consult an American redneck about how should I immigrate to the US
James ********
He is a CLICK BAIT specialist
Kieran *******
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this!Reply to
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