What are the requirements and application process for the DTV visa in Thailand, particularly regarding dependents and bank account funds?

This visa sounds good if your not 50 years old then you can get retired visa etc ..it's a good way to stay in Thailand ..still expensive I think but if it works ok

0bht is the USD equivalent is about 14K. how much difference in interest you will receive it being in a Thai bank.

My big question is for those already in Thailand. Where can we apply from? I am British with no plans of returning anytime soon. I will be in NY for 2 weeks next month though.

The visa is fairly new, so we'd have to see how embassies are going to deal exactly with an the details. However, there are some things we know.

— Can the 500k thb requirement be a USD equivalent in a US bank account?

Yes, that's allowed, at least for the initial application. Although you can extend your stay, this isn't really necessary as the visa is for five years and allows multiple entries. So whatever requirements we see pop up for that, you'll be able to work around them either way.

— Dependents: will *each* dependent *also* need to pay 10k thb? Ex. I have four dependents. Will that be 40k thb for the dependents?

Visas are always personal, no exceptions. So yes. There is of course the option to let them join on other visas, but let's face it: five years for 10k baht is not a bad deal at all. It's similar to what you'd spend on one non-O and five yearly extensions, and that's without re-entry permits.

— Dependents: will each dependent require proof of an *additional* 500k per person?

That is indeed how the requirement is currently listed in the info that's provided so far. Embassies could however deviate from that, and with this particular one they might see reason to. Best would be to inquire there.

— When more countries are added to the E-Visa online application system (one of their goals listed in their timeline—looking at SEA), will you be able to apply for DTV online from a neighboring country?

As long as you are in a country from where visas are applied for online, yes. Question is of course if/when neighboring countries join that list.

1) you can show money in any bank account. Money in Thailand is usually only required if applying for a visa or extension inside of Thailand

2) each DTV costs 10,000 baht

3) not sure but probably not

4) the way evisa currently works is that NO ONE is allowed inside of a Thai embassy or consulate that has adopted evisa except for Thai citizens seeking consular services