What is the best long-term visa option for a Dutch expat looking to stay in Thailand?

To answer your question, Ronald, you didn’t mention your business background. I’m assuming you don’t need to work or have a business that needs to keep operating while you’re in Thailand.

If that’s the case, it really comes down to how bulletproof your documentation is. I’ve seen business owners get denied for the DTV even though they had more than enough money in the bank and a very profitable business. At the same time, others applied through the Soft Power route for Muay Thai or cooking classes and were approved, even though they listed themselves as “unemployed” during the application process (myself included).

I took a lot of notes from this group, like I said...especially from three very detailed approval posts here. One was from a businessman, one from a remote worker at a large company, and one from someone attending Muay Thai classes. That was basically the information I used as a reference, and I ultimately applied through the Muay Thai route.

So, if your remote-work documentation isn’t particularly strong, I’d recommend going the Soft Power route - either Muay Thai or Thai cooking. It may be the simpler and safer option and spare you some headaches. Hope this helps <3