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What is the best visa option for an Australian expat in Thailand with a new remote job: Remote Work DTV or Soft Power DTV?

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Feb 24, 2026

2 months ago

LivelyKan*********

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I am an Australian, living in Thailand who is on Non-B and Work Permit. I am preparing to get the DTV visa. 

I’ve been hired for a remote job from Australia but a legal team has briefly suggested that instead of going for the remote work DTV it’s better to go for the Soft Powet DTV. This is because they apparently need 6 months employment of new role. 

Q’s 

- Does anyone have any suggestions for the best DTV agents that are reasonably priced?

- In my position of recent remote employment, am I best to go with soft power or remote work? 

- For someone in my position, is Jakarta, Vietnam, Lao or Taipei better?

Thanks guys !!

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An Australian expat living in Thailand is seeking advice on whether to apply for a Soft Power DTV or a Remote Work DTV visa after recently securing a remote job from Australia. Concerns about employment duration requirements and suggestions for affordable visa agents were raised. Commenters noted that there is no strict requirement for the length of employment but recommended including a cover letter and relevant documents when applying. Further insights were shared on ensuring the employment contract complies with Thai regulations for remote work.

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Wannikea *********

There's no requirement about how long you've had to be employed. You may be asked to supply documents such as portfolio CV to show that you have some experience and skill in this new job field. I would definitely include a brief cover letter attached to your original submission outlining your employment situation, along with your new contract and certificate of employment. Ensure do you specifically state that you are allowed to work remotely in Thailand, and you will have no interaction with Thai businesses or persons.

2 months ago

John **********

If you want to work remotely from inside Thailand then you should apply for the DTV using the workation option. If you have a job you will have an employment contract which you can use in your application. If your contract doesn't explicitly allow you to work remotely from Thailand then get a side letter from the company giving such permission, and if it states you won't interact with any Thai entities or clients inside Thailand so much the better. Make sure you cancel your work permit and extension of stay before leaving Thailand

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