What are the drawbacks of the current visa options for expats in Thailand?

@Tim *******

I've looked a little into how to get one, but i am not sure how to present myself for it. i work offshore on survey ships - around 6-7 months out of any given year, and usually come in on visa expempt and extend if necessary (60 days extension is possible on the grounds of visiting my wife and children). The DTV might be useful for certain things though - driving license, opening another bank account etc - just don't know how i would qualify?

@Paul ******

what is your problem? nothing i said was racist, you're reaching to take offence - your advice is not appreciated and your inferences are rude, unfounded and unwelcome. desist, please.

@Paul ******

are you serious?

@Mark *******

It's good to hear non o's are under review - i just hope they don't go the wrong way and tighten the noose even further. what have you heard about this?

@Graham ******

Lol, I see that you're slow. I paid 10,000 Baht for "5 Years". Your pricing comes out to 30,000 Baht for "5 Years".

Since you need that spelled out for you, that's 6,000 baht (1 year of your visa) x 5 (5 years) = 30,000 Baht.

Why are you even here? Go be miserable somewhere else....knob 😅

@Jason *****

understand what you mean so i can only recommend on what i have experienced- what i can say is this so i was pushing this as i was awaiting my 50th birthday (next mth) to then be able to get retirement visa i been here 12 mths on and off- so now just before im eligible i now have DTV option instead which is better for me IMO- but as for before i pushed the boundaries of what was allowed . I was told as long as you have an onward ticket your ok so that worked 3 times (pulled aside by immigation each of these 3times )but as i said above the 3rd time immigration lady in charge made me sign the form guaranteeing id get a visa before trying to come in again- luckily that week DTV is released so no problem now but i am sure you can come in and out for 6 mths after 6 mths they will almost certainly pull u aside from what i understand it’s a change in policy and they want everyone to be on a visa now unless your a short time tourist or less than 2 mths

@Simon *******

it's all very confusing all the the Visa Services says it's unlimited now when the stops working my next one is the education Visa

George Milne visa exemption is meant for tourists, they can reenter now more times on their trip.

For staying long time there are proper visa.

@Luit ****************

the government may change that approach but as it stands at the moment immigration will not stop you it is unlimited Thailand needs tourism

@Myles ******

and no need for paperwork for 5years 🤗

@Roberto ******

we have a little a bit more insight into the real benefits of tourism money, DTV visas like this, and how much tourism really helps the Thai person. Foreigners like to think it’s super beneficial, but it’s not as strong as they think.

The DTV is already being considered to change anyway, and there are some concerns from immigration about how long it will last.

Your comment is a little naive. I’ve been here years, you think I’d be bothered about the cost of a visa? 🤣

@Roberto ******

There is a lot of bitterness towards this new SuperVisa. Many Digital Nomads believe it's only for them and they're getting stroppy because everyone is applying for one. I know one guy who got a "dental treatment plan" which is essentially four fillings, some x-rays, clean and scale spread over eight months and he's scored a five year visa out of it! Good on him!

@Roberto ********

true

@Roberto ******

This isn’t an argument, but just some discussion points. But I don’t think you get the point. You have to get here and that certainly is not a free trip. If you don’t book accommodations are you going to sleep in the street. And about funds. People ask multiple times everyday here about how much and for how long does their bank account need to show funds. Evidently it’s an issue. Where did you get that 90% number. Google? What’s wrong with an over 50 VISA. I’ve been here 12 years on it and costs like only 1900 baht a year. Anyway it’s making many people happy so that’s a good thing. But I do see people going great lengths to circumvent the system. A 5 year dental procedure. And moving to Thailand to get it. Come in, Give me a break.

@Toni ******

tr?

@Toni ******

what will you do in 6 months?

@Toni ******

Me, Problem, None at all. I play by the rules the way they’re written. For you. Get in Anyway you can as the rules now favor you. This visa is giving you a Carte Blanche equivalent…. Get in while you still can and not worry about it for 5 years.

@Łukasz ********

So how do you get to Thailand. And where do you sleep once you get here.