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What are the visa options and requirements for a family with two kids re-entering Thailand?

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asked Jun 8, 2026
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Our first re-entry through Suvarnabhumi a few days ago.

Family of four with two kids. No paperwork asked for, however; the officer said to us while smirking:

'dtv huh, wow, you're brave with this one'

As much as i'd love to ask him what he was talking about I obviously said nothing. Bizarre.
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A recent experience shared by a family of four re-entering Thailand raised questions about the DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) and other visa options available, particularly for those who may not qualify for a retirement visa or have alternative income sources. The discussion highlights the lack of required paperwork during re-entry but sparks curiosity regarding the officer's comment on the DTV visa, with various comments exploring the nuances of applying for different types of visas, including tourist and remote worker visas, and eligibility factors such as age and income proof.
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Copper*******
Copper*******
Dtv visa isn't for you, look at other visas
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
No. Your situation does not fit into DTV.
Arielle *********
Arielle *********
Retirement visa! Easy
AdventurousB************
AdventurousB************
@Arielle ********
As I explained in my message, I am not 50 years old, so I am not eligible for i
AdventurousB************
AdventurousB************
AdventurousBlueberry4387 :)
Arielle *********
Arielle *********
AdventurousBlueberry4387 oh I red it wrong sorry
Johnny ******
Johnny ******
If you're Australian and you're on the disability support pension you have to get clearance to leave the country for more than 6 weeks as you can only be out of Australia for six weeks before they start cutting your payments off you'll have to be approved for long term to be overseas on the disability support pension if you are Australia
Ben *****
Ben *****
@Johnny *****
This applies to most countries. You can't collect government disability and live in that country < 6 months out of the year, once you are deemed a non-resident you lose the benefits of being a resident in that country.
AdventurousB************
AdventurousB************
@Ben ****
I do not receive any money from the government

And nobody said it was intended for staying in Thailand for more than six months a year
AdventurousB************
AdventurousB************
@Ash***
An invalidity pension can be paid by private organizations to which a person has contributed, whether through employment covered by a pension scheme separate from the government system, through private insurance, or through other arrangements.

For example, it may result from an accident caused by a third party rather than from an illness.

In any case, that is not the issue here. My pension does not come from the government, and I am entitled to receive it for life, period.

I have no intention of changing my country of tax residence, so the question of whether the pension would continue to be paid does not arise either.
Johnny ******
Johnny ******
@Ash***
If you're injured or have a lifetime disability that you can't work cause you can't work due to a disability yes you can
Ash***
Ash***
@Johnny *****
you're not answering what I asked. As I wasn't asking you.
Johnny ******
Johnny ******
@Ash***
no people can get a disability support pension before they apply for the retirement pension
Ash***
Ash***
AdventurousBlueberry4387 so how is it a disability pension. You mean a pension?
Ossie *********
Ossie *********
Contact Grace she works at thai Visacenter.com she could advise you no charge
AdventurousB************
AdventurousB************
I will contact them

Thanks

Do you have a direct e-mail to contact ?
AdventurousB************
AdventurousB************
Ossie *********
Ossie *********
AdventurousBlueberry4387 I’ve used Grace for 6 years shes on the ball no ifs no buts !!
AdventurousB************
AdventurousB************
@Ossie ********
how to contact her directly ?
LC *****
LC *****
That is illegal
Adrian *********
Adrian *********
@LC ****
and if is legal, should be stopped
AdventurousB************
AdventurousB************
@Adrian ********
what are you talking about ?
AdventurousB************
AdventurousB************
@Adrian ********
Please stop talking about things you know nothing about.

Receiving “benefits”? Seriously?

Do you really think that the only payments people can receive are government benefits and welfare? If so, that’s a problem.

Private insurance annuities, disability pensions from private funds following an accident — those are owed to you regardless of where you live. When someone destroys your life and is held financially responsible for the consequences, why should that mean you no longer have the right to live wherever you want?

Stop believing whatever suits your narrative just so you can throw around your judgmental nonsense without having any idea what the people concerned have to endure.

You can have my place anytime you want!!!!
Adrian *********
Adrian *********
If you on benefits you should not be allowed going for holidays, benefits should be a minimum to survive.
AdventurousB************
AdventurousB************
@LC ****
maybe you didn’t understand …. It’s a question !

I am specifically looking for legal options that apply to my situation. If you have any relevant information or experience to share, I’d appreciate it. Otherwise, please avoid off-topic comments.

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