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Will the DTV be affected by the current political situation in Thailand?
Why are some freelance agents saying DTV is going to change due to the Prime Minister being suspended? Feels like scare tactics
Answer summary
The discussion revolves around rumors spread by some freelance agents regarding potential changes to the Thailand Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) following the suspension of the Prime Minister. Many participants accuse these agents of using scare tactics to drive sales and express skepticism about the validity of these claims. Some believe that while changes to immigration checks may occur, a total overhaul or suspension of DTV is unlikely, arguing that the government may simply implement stricter requirements without changing existing laws. The community expresses concern over the tactics used by agents and highlights the unpredictability of bureaucratic processes in Thailand.
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Biff *******
So the slow drip feed of anonymous bros spreading negative ideas about the DTV (special rooms at immigration, my brother’s sister’s cat works for immigration and said that it’s all going to change) seems to have taken hold and a few people seem to have made their minds up that it’s going to change.
Mainly, I suspect, due to their original idea that no one should get a five year visa for a couple of dentist appointments. This original seed of doubt has been effectively watered by the anonymous bros and agents trying to convince people to quickly book their services.
Mainly, I suspect, due to their original idea that no one should get a five year visa for a couple of dentist appointments. This original seed of doubt has been effectively watered by the anonymous bros and agents trying to convince people to quickly book their services.
Stéfan ********
If there’s one thing you must be aware about Thailand, is that rules change more frequently than bargirls change boyfriends
Anonymous *************
OP@Stéfan *******
They dont tho lol
Daniel ********
There’ll likely be an expansion of DTV rather it being suspended. I could see a 10 year DTV coming in a couple of years, but obviously with higher requirements and cost.
Jonathan ***********
Hahahaha love all the fear mongering hear from anonymous participants trying to lure people into elite visas 😂
Greg ********
@Jonathan **********
I do not think anyone is trying to lure people into the elite type visa. Absolutely no evidence of anyone in here promoting them. Not a single post. The demographic in this group are not the same target market.
Anonymous ******************
It will get scrapped that's for sure
Anonymous *************
OPAnonymous participant 956 “for sure”
Greg ********
Anonymous participant 956 I am not so pessimistic. They are desperate for higher visitor numbers right now. I think it might be changed though and if anything the Soft Power category. Not eliminated but just ensure the visa runs alongside the courses etc.
Anonymous ******************
@Greg *******
maybe they shouldn’t make life so tough for younger non retired people, and stop being greedy? Like make bank accounts possible , and less hassles or take money elsewhere, as they are doing now… som nom na!Colin *******
I think the scare tactics are created by the OP. Exactly which agents said this, when and what media was used?
Mark ********
@Colin ******
Apparently it's going to be suspended pending the outcome of a total review.Colin *******
@Mark *******
who says?Anonymous *************
OP@Mark *******
Yet no reliable sources say this? And how can they right now, governments in shambles they have way more going on.Greg ********
Anonymous participant You are replying to a profile made up to stir fecal matter.
Mark ********
Anonymous participant It's imminent
Anonymous *************
OP@Mark *******
No they haventMark ********
Anonymous participant Which is why so many initiatives from the previous government will be suspended
Anonymous *************
OP@Colin ******
Then she said to some people is because of PM
Jon **********
Anonymous participant ask her then
@Maneeporn *******
Colin *******
Anonymous participant Any agent who only wants to PM you with 'special information' is not to be trusted too much. She is trying to scare people into having private conversations with prospective clients.
Winston ************
I've never heard ANY visa agent say anything positive about the DTV. Anybody, from any country, can apply for it, anytime, while NOT in Thailand without the need for an agent. That's why they hate it! People who use agents for DTV are just lazy or stupid.
Dany ********
clueless agents making up stuff to scare people and make money. many are probably also just ignorant and uninformed… agents dont even have any impact in the DTV.
Anonymous ******************
They always say that, trying to pressure
Anonymous ******************
The more the government makes it harder the less people will come and turn to other countries like Vietnam. There should be a good system in place and the need to jump through hoops and do 90 day reporting is outdated. Needs to be brought into 2025
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 470 in English
Anonymous ******************
Anonym deltager 612 good lesh turist is going be good for Thailand and is ppl... See All the & $#%= going ar rund... Over price food over price Condos and hotels
Anonymous ******************
It’s like when you don’t pay a bill here in the business threatens you with immigration over it. It’s a scare tactic because actually a civil bill that’s unpaid has nothing to do with immigration, but they will do that here it’s kind and nice as the people are and everything that they say they’ll do that and they will scam you too. The agents will get me the make up things. This is not a perfect place
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 922 Your English grammar just scrambled my brain
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 129 speech to text.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 922 it’s text to speech 🫠
Anonymous ******************
It may change, but I don’t think it’s going to happen overnight. What is more likely to change sooner are the requirements from immigration to implement more checks at the airport or land borders. IE ;request to see proof of funds, return tickets, proof of ongoing employment contracts, and proof of ongoing softpower classes
Paul ********
Anonymous participant 456 Yea, and ongoing medical appointments. Time to dream up new medical conditions to satisfy soft power.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous participant 456 they change about cannabis law immediately, they change PM unexpectedly. Why not? This is Thailand, very emotional.
Anonymous *************
OPAnonymous participant 959 Because they are unrelated, whats going on with cannabis is political infighting
Greg ********
Anonymous participant 456 That is the most likely scenario. They do not need any law changes. They can apply stricter guidelines within the current structure if they wished to. No evidence of thst right now though.
Anonymous ******************
False hope so they can rip people off again
Anonymous ******************
Agent need money
Greg ********
FUD (Fear, Uncertainty & Doubt) Marketing. Not the most sophisticated. The DTV will not be on any politicians or parties political agenda right now. I have not heard the DTV mentioned by a politician since the PM who introduced it 11 months ago.
Tammi *****
@Greg *******
I actually didn't know the history. The suspended minister introduced DTV?Greg ********
@Tammi ****
Looks like the suspended PM wants to boost Soft Power in her new role as Culture Secretary ***************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************************
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@Tammi ****
No. The PM previous to the one now suspended. Srettha Thavasin was the PM who introduced the DTV along with the MFA. Family owns the very large property developer of which he was CEO - Sansiri
Sébastien *********
Low season they need money maybe 😆😁
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