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What does it mean that a DTV is valid for 5 years but only allows a 180-day stay?

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Help me understand…If A DTV is good for 5 yrs multiple entry, then why do they also say only good for 180 days? Do you really have to leave and come back twice a year?
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The DTV (Digital Nomad Visa) in Thailand is valid for five years with multiple entries; however, each entry allows for a stay of only 180 days. This means that while you can enter and exit Thailand multiple times during the five-year period, after 180 days, you must leave the country and re-enter if you wish to stay longer.
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