What Are the Current Bank Balance Requirements for Obtaining a Thai DTV Visa from Taipei?

@Paul ******

Is that article in the Thaiger or Pattaya Mail ? I read that that the KL strict approval is what all embassies should be doing and there is going to be a look at widespread strengthening of DTV approval,

@Andi **********

Pattaya Mail. That article did not mention anything about KL. I'll search for more news stories now, but what Tim Newton quoted from the Pattaya Mail was very vague as usual, focusing more on visa-exempt entry rules.

@Paul ******

What i read mentioned KL, I'm trying to find it.

@Andi **********

I found it.

It's in the Thaiger. The article is the exact same one found in the Pattaya Mail, but below that, it then quotes an older article written a few weeks back, which I believe was also published in the Pattaya Mail at the time, mentioning how only Kuala Lumpur is fully informed of the requirements?

It still doesn't provide enough detail though.

So I'd say, at least as far as the news is concerned, there's nothing new been mentioned regarding the DTV visa as such.

@Paul ******

oh ok, so nothing new then.

@Andi **********

From the Pattaya Mail:

The Interior Ministry has issued fresh guidelines for the much-discussed Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) and the boost for visa-exempt tourists from 30 to 60 days. The DTV is seen as groundbreaking as it frees remote workers from needing a work permit as long as their employment is with overseas companies or contractors. The ministry has now doubled-down by insisting that “such work must not impinge in any way on the Thai economy”, a very broad restriction.

All this says is that the work must have nothing to do with Thailand. Hardly a change really, as that's been known since day 1.

@Paul ******

There is another one i read which says KL is what all embassies should be doing

"For instance, applicants are asked to provide proof of a Thai property lease for six months, an authenticated employment contract or business licence, and bank statements showing a balance of at least 500,000 baht (about US$14,000).

Other embassies, such as those in Laos and Sri Lanka, have only provided vague information and registration fees, while larger missions in Washington DC and London offer basic guidelines but hint at possible additional requirements. The Thai embassy in Cambodia is reportedly waiting for system updates before it can process DTV applications.

Kenyon also highlighted that the procedure for cultural activities like learning Thai or Muay Thai is evolving, requiring proof of acceptance from a registered Thai institution. With the base cost of the DTV set at 10,000 baht plus additional embassy surcharges, and a non-refundable fee, potential applicants should be prepared for a potentially confusing process, reported The Nation."

@Andi **********

However, the Pattaya Mail reported that only the Thai embassy in Kuala Lumpur appears to be fully informed about the DTV. This embassy’s checklist, though detailed, includes additional requirements beyond the TAT’s original guidelines.

@Andi **********

Sure? The Thaiger article mentions KL but doesn't say that other embassies should be following them. Rather, that they're the "only ones" which are doing things the "proper way".

@Andi **********

OK. Looking forward to reading it.