Anyone purchased a condo as an uk expat?

Looking at the DTV Visa for me and my family and property renting or buying in Thailand? Weighing up the pros/cons to both renting/buying.

We won't be able to work in Thailand on that visa, our income will be from renting our property out in the uk.

EDIT....THANKYOU SO MUCH for all your comments it means alot.

Were so ready to leave the uk but just want to do it as best as we can for us and our children.

Keep your eyes peeled for more questions from me soon 😊

Recently exited / re-entered Thailand (workcation) with interesting experiences.

My wife, who is a follower on my DTV exited and re-entered about 10 days after me.

I left for Bali, stayed 8 days, and upon re-entry, the officer was a little puzzled how I extended in-country for my first extension. She asked a colleague, verified, let me through. Easy.

My wife left for Bali, stayed 7 days, and upon re-entry was asked “how long do you plan to stay?”

Wife: “180 days”

Officer: *rolls eyes* “and what is your work?”

Wife: “I’m a stay at home mom, a follower on my husband’s visa.”

Officer: *rolls eyes again, frustrated* “You’re already been in Thailand for one year. And you want to keep doing like this?”

Wife: “yes.”

Officer: “fine.” *final eye-roll”

My wife I shall be applying for a non o visa based on retirement shortly. I live in the UK. I’ve a couple of questions if I may:

We are selling our house and will be using some of the proceeds to demonstrate to the Emabasy in London that we have the means to deposit 800k each. Does this money have to be in a UK account a set amount of time prior to applying in the UK for the visa? The ‘rules’ suggest not. And…

When we get to Thailand we shall change to the one year visa based on retirement. Before that’s issued can I leave Thailand (thinking of going to Japan for a week) without losing my ‘O’ visa or will I return to Thailand on a 60 day visa, same as any British tourist. Will my absence affect the visa process if already started?

Hey everyone! I’d like to share my DTV approval process here:

• Embassy: Los Angeles, California

• Category: Soft Power - Discover Thai Nature Seminar

• Date Applied: September 16, 2025

• Documents Provided:

- Passport

- Updated Passport Pic

- Discover Thai Nature Certificate

- 6 mos Savings Statements of 15K Baht

- Lease Agreement**

• Request for Further Document - received September 17, 2025

- “Document indicating current location: Please upload your ID card or utility bill as proof of residency that you’re in our jurisdiction”

• **Document Provided:

- I wrote a letter of explanation due to my lease agreement being a month to month plan (no contract), and I don’t have to pay any additional bills here as I’m only renting a room. I also don’t have my mail or any other important documents at this address, only my PO Box which is listed on my drivers license. In the letter I offered to take a picture of myself on the property, but that wasn’t needed!

• September 18, 2025: APPROVED

This was a very quick and easy process for me, and I’m excited for the seminar! Please let me know if you have any questions!

I’m arriving in Thailand on a 90day Non O retirement visa over 50 from UK at the e

I’m arriving in Thailand on a 90day Non O retirement visa over 50 from UK at the end of the month. I’ve already got 800k in a Thai bank account for over two months. I’ll be living with my girlfriend near Maha Sarakham. What documents do I need to apply for a 12 month extension. Not using an agent?

Hi all, I just arrived in thailand on a DTV. Does anyone have any useful tips / tricks to share that you’ve picked up from your own journeys?

Please note I’ve been to Thailand many times as a holiday maker but this will be my first time working here.

Good Morning! I am planning to leave to Thailand next year June and was wondering if anyone had information that they could give me in regards to the DTV Visa and the requirements if I’m filing from the U.S? Thank you.

I'm coming to Thailand with my family on a dtv visa soon. We'll be in Samui. Could we do the 90 day reporting locally? Pardon the ignorance, but what does the full process look like? 🙏

I am planning on moving to Thailand from the USA and today I was warmed being on SSA that there is a form 7162 that needs to be submitted regularly otherwise the US will take your benefits.

Anyone submitting this form?

I am a Canadian citizen due to retire. My retirement funds will make me struggle in Toronto, Canada. I was considering Chiang Mai,Thailand for retirement. I will be traveling to Chiang Mai with my wife, this December to check it out. However, I have no idea of Visa that is required.

I would like to meet some expats in Ciang Mai when I am there.

Can someone in this group guide me?