What are the requirements and options for staying in Thailand for three months on a remote work contract?

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Hi all, I would like to be in Thailand for three months, working remotely on a contract. I have a couple questions:

* Can you only apply for DTV within three months in advance before departure?
* Not knowing for sure if they approve my DTV (something could always go wrong I guess), I cannot yet know if I can legally stay for three months. Therefore, I cannot book a flight yet. However, I believe it is a requirement to give the flight number to apply for the visa. How does this work? 
* Are investments considered valid capital? For example, if I don’t have the full 500,000 THB in my bank/savings account but can meet the amount when including my stock investments, can I submit proof of those to satisfy the requirement?

Thank you very much!

Ask Thailand · Answer

The user inquires about staying in Thailand for three months while working remotely, specifically about the DTV visa application timeline, flight booking requirements, and the validity of stock investments as capital. Comments suggest alternatives like a visa exemption for two months followed by a one-month extension, and clarify that investments are generally not accepted to meet the 500,000 THB requirement, which should be readily available in a personal bank account. Overall, there are easier options for short stays that may not require a DTV visa.

Alex ********* · Answer

Why wasting 350+ us$ into a visa while you can stay here for 90 days @1900baht for visa extension? If you want to stay here longer u can also apply for a multi entry tourist visa which can give you up to 9 months....

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

Dont bother with DTV if you are only here 3 months.  No body cares if you work from a laptop.

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

I don't know about the west. But all Asians work remotely on holidays. We have emails, messages, calls, meetings. In the middle of the sea, in the middle of the air, in the middle of an island. It's the Asian culture. No one is going to catch you for typing on your computer.

John ********** · Answer

There's only 2 visas that allow you to legally work remotely from Thailand,  the DTV and the LTR Remote Worker visa. Investments are not valid capital, the money needs to be in an instantly accessible bank account. You can just provide flight details for the flight you intend to take, you don't need to book

Anonymous ****************** · Answer

You should have the 500k in your bank account. When applying from the Netherlands (?), I’ve read it should be in your account for 6 months. So if it’s not in your account now, you can’t apply yet :(

Andi *********** · Answer

.1.yes.

2. A tentative flight of entry is fine

3. 500k Thb must be in a personal bank account with immediate access. Very few embassies allow stock to be used, a few in the USA do

Pete ******* · Answer

For 3 months just come in visa exempt for 2 months and extend for a month. Job done. Assuming you are from a visa exempt country.

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