Remote work salaries comparable to US management positions

Specific Inquiry: When people say Digital Nomad/ Remote work. What jobs pay to a comparable US Management Position. I am trying to see the market out there. Most companies, mine included have forced a back to office policy of 5 days a week. I'm curious, do you find remote work pays the equivalent salary or do you find it pays a little less , but you will take it because of the freedom. I'm curious about the market out there.

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Hello, I would like to apply for the DTV visa in Thailand. I am a digital nomad and have a US LLC for my work. Currently, there are no official regulations on how much money one should have in the bank—so is it also possible to present invested funds such as ETFs or stocks? Also, do I need to somehow legitimize or register my US LLC for Thailand? Could someone share their experiences and give tips on what kind of financial proof is needed to ensure the process goes smoothly? Thank you!:)

How do you verify a rental apartment in Thailand before you fly?

Renting remotely in Thailand and keep running into the same problem: listings look great, reality doesn't.

Last example: "High-speed WiFi" in Koh Phangan turned out to be 8 Mbps on a shared line. Couldn't hold a video call. I had to work from a café or coworking space the entire time.

What would you want checked if someone visited a place for you?

How would you go about it to maximise your chances to get a DTV visa (workcation/digital nomad) approved in the following scenario:

1. You had already a 1 year ED visa previously, since then living in Thailand on a tourist visa for 3 months (2months+extension) [case 1] or 5 months (3+2 months) with a short border run in between [case 2]

2. Business will be teaching languages on apps like Preply and italki (not teaching Thai people). No other income.

3. >500.000THB in a bank account not an issue.

4. Retirement visa or Elite Visa aren't an option

From which country/city would you apply?

For how long would you AT LEAST leave Thailand before applying for the visa (to show income, screenshots of teaching classes, etc.) ?

What are the red flags/things to avoid in order to have a stronger application?

I am thankful for any constructive feedback. :-)

Hi everyone!

First of all, I’d like to sincerely thank all members of this group for sharing your experiences, insights, and real cases.

It’s incredibly helpful and honestly makes this whole DTV journey feel much more clear and achievable 🙏❤️

I’ve been reading a lot, but I still have a few questions and would really appreciate your advice:

✅1. Workation vs Soft Power (financial requirements)

Am I correct in understanding that there is a difference in how financial proof is evaluated between Workation and Soft Power categories?

🧐Workation seems to imply having a stable ongoing income (like a digital nomad model),

while Soft Power might be more about demonstrating a sufficient total balance on the account.

❓Is this interpretation correct? Or are both categories assessed in the same way in practice?

➡️My situation:

I’m a freelancer based in the Middle East with a small licensed freelance business (trade license).

Due to the current situation in the region, my bank account activity in the past month hasn’t been very active, although I do have the required total balance.

❓Has anyone applied recently from the Middle East?

Have you experienced any issues or additional scrutiny based on that region?

✅2. Bank statements (format issue)

My bank provides statements instantly via email, but they come without a physical stamp (only a digitally printed one).

❓Do you think this could be an issue for the embassy?

Would it be safer to request a hard copy with an official stamp?

🧐Also, if yes — how do people usually handle scanning large statements (3–6 months)?

That would be quite a lot of pages and a heavy PDF file.

➡️Application location

I’m planning to apply in Kathmandu, Nepal.

Russian passport + UAE residency.

Would appreciate if anyone with a similar case could share their experience 🙏❤️

I was wondering if anyone has any experience specifically in the remote worker/digital nomad category. I am a retired military veteran that has a pension and receive disability. My intention is to relocate to Thailand and apply for the DTV and have my wife and son as dependents. My question is will my pension and disability count as “earned income” outside of Thailand?

Hey guys, I’m coming to Thailand on a 2-month visa and running into an issue finding a condo; most places only offer 6 or 12-month contracts.

I’m a digital nomad, so I was wondering if it’s possible to extend or switch to a longer visa after arriving in Thailand? That way I could commit to a longer lease.

Would really appreciate any advice or experiences

thanks

I am applying for a DTV under the soft power (Muay Thai) category in Europe. I plan to put the info that I am employed and include my salary range and the company name in the application, as I’ve been advised that income can strengthen the application.

Did anyone receive a request to submit an employment contract and a company letter confirming that you are allowed to work remotely when applying under the soft power category? I would prefer to keep my employer out of the process.

Also, when asked how you will support yourself in Thailand, is it better to state your current foreign job or savings?

Hey, I just got a reply:

Other request documents: Employment contract or employment certificate in their country or professional portfolio showcasing digital nomad, remote worker, foreign talent or freelancer status

I have my own abn (Australian business number) for 15 years, running a small web design agency. In my cover letter I gave them a link to my business website (portfolio is at the bottom). I also attached some recent invoices showing the work completed.

Any help would be appreciated, thanks.

can you get a dtv as an established monitised youtuber if yes where is the best place in south east Asia to apply thank you