What documents are needed to extend a soft-power DTV in Thailand after 6 months?

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Jan 24, 2025

6 days ago

Shuval *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

Has anyone extended their soft-power DTV yet after 6 months? What documents were you asked?

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TLDR : Answer Summary

The discussion revolves around extending the soft-power DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) in Thailand after its initial 6-month period. It highlights that all originally submitted documents must be updated, including proof of a Thai bank account showing a minimum balance of 500,000 THB for the last 6 months, as well as proof of residence. Some users suggest considering a visa run to another country rather than extending the visa within Thailand.

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Wannikea *********

5 months in the group, surely you can use the search tool or have seen posts on this widely discussed topic

5 days ago

Wannikea *********

What office are you using?

5 days ago

Barry ******

From previous threads, save yourself the trouble and spend time in another country and reenter and get 180 days

Its pm2.5 season in Thailand all over so your lungs will thank you. Even Samui I saw from webcams looked hazy.

6 days ago

Greg ********

@Barry *****

Best advice. Take a short holiday and wait to see how it pans out over next few months.

6 days ago

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Greg ********

Will ************

Reports on here say ALL documents originally submitted updated , money MUST be shown in Thai bank account for 6 months, cannot drop under 500k. Proof of residence etc

6 days ago

Jeremy *****

@Will ***********

no thai bank wtf are you taking about 😂

Seeing how the dtv doant qualify you to get one and need an agent to get a bank account.

It's any bank with it in it

Stop giving bad info 🙄

4 days ago

Mason *******

@Jeremy ****

Depends on the immigration office. Chonburi require it to be in a Thai bank.

4 days ago

Jeremy *****

@Mason ******

not to mention my friend did their extention in Chonburi and didn't need a thai account showed U.S. account no issue 🤷‍♂️

4 days ago

Mason *******

@Jeremy ****

Soft power or work? How long did the money have to be in the bank?

4 days ago

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Mason *******

Andi ***********

@Will ***********

A recent extension via Krabi required the 500K to be banked for a minimum of 30 days. Does not have to be a Thai bank account.

5 days ago

Ray *****

@Will ***********

doesn't have to be in a Thai bank account. But have to show balance on account used

6 days ago

Shuval *******

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Will ***********

but the course must continue? Who will study the same thing 5 years?

6 days ago

Greg ********

@Shuval ******

If you are not going to study or participate in the soft power activities then why do you need the visa? That is the point of the soft power category.

6 days ago

Anonymous ******************

@Shuval ******

That's the purpose of your visa right... So yes, if you wish to extend you'll need to continue your course.

6 days ago

Will ************

@Shuval ******

if you want to extend another 180 days those are the rules. You can only extend ONCE on each entry. Easier to leave for a few days/weeks and re enter , no questions asked

6 days ago

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Will ************

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