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Which is better for expats in Thailand: Soft DTV or regular DTV?

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Soft DTV or regular one, which one and why? u guys have experiences u can share? Thanks!

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The conversation discusses the differences between Soft DTV and regular DTV in Thailand, emphasizing the need to choose based on the required purpose of stay. Key points include the option of applying through a workation route for remote work or using the soft power route for other purposes.

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For what purpose do you want the DTV? If you will work remotely from inside Thailand then you must apply using the workation route. If you will not then you apply using one of the options under the soft power route

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When McDonald's asks if you want to Super Size It, what do you say? What about when the pasta place asks if you want spaghetti or fettuccine?

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All the same.

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What do you qualify for is the question

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