Dear all,

My name is Christian and I’m a married father of 2 kids (10 and 6 years old).

We might intent to relocate to BKK next year from the UAE where we live and work today. My wife and I are 41 years old and have a German passport, UAE residency and UAE tax residency not paying income tax at all.

Once moved to Thailand, we will live off passive income

My questions:

- What kind of visa could we use?

- Is DTV an option?

- ⁠can we apply for a guardian visa for my kids who will study at an international English speaking private school in BKK?

- ⁠how to minimise or avoid Thai income tax legally ?

- ⁠can you recommend a good visa law / tax consulting firm?

Thanks for your help.

Is there any visa that Ethiopian passport holders can get for a 6 month or 1 year stay?

The language school I spoke with in Hua Hin said immigration excludes Ethiopian nationals from that visa.

I have been on paid administrative leave since February 1, in a DOGE deal to retire September 30 (thank you US taxpayers!) I have not worked since February but receive full pay and benefits. I will have all my O-A visa paperwork ready next week. I will arrive BKK October 25. I don't see anything that says I must already be retired. Consulate says "This type of visa may be issued to applicants aged 50 years and over who wish to stay in Thailand for a period of not exceeding 1 year without the intention of working. Holders of this type of visa are allowed to stay in Thailand for 1 year. Employment of any kind is strictly prohibited." Do they mean working in Thailand? I'd like to submit my package early September but maybe I wait till Oct 1?

Just got my LTR visa application rejected without any reason provided. Anyone successfully pivoted to DTV after LTR rejection?

Looks like might be getting a job where I can work from my laptop and not go to the office ever, I want to move to Thailand (have British passport). Am not yet 50, is there any visa I can do this with?

I've been to Thailand several times but taking advantage of the tourist visa from 30 to 60 GG. I am retired and from January I would like to stop a bit more, say 3 or 4 months. What are the available options? I read something on the embassy's website but some things were not clear .... thank you for accepting me and thank you for any advices

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Sono stato in Thailandia diverse volte ma sfruttando il visto turistico dai 30 ai60 GG. Sono in pensione e da gennaio vorrei fermarmi un po' di più diciamo 3 o4 mesi .quali sono le opzioni disponibili ? Ho letto qualcosa sul sito dell'ambasciata ma non mi sono chiare alcune cose ....grazie di avermi accettato e grazie per eventuali consigli

Hi

Looking to stay for a year before i commit to living Thailand, what is the best way to do this ? Is it best to apply for 90 day visa and extend or just exit and re enter every 60 days ?

Any good advice appreciated

Hi ! I will be getting out of the Navy in 2027. I am currently stationed in Japan.( time in 7 years ) I have a husband and an infant and looking into/planning to move to Thailand for at least a couple of years + after my tour. As I am currently active duty I am not a digital nomad at this time. I have two years to execute this move successfully. Any advice on The best Visa for us ? How far in advance to apply. Child visa ? How does that work … Tips on companies for remote work? Just looking for any advice to help me ! Thankyou 🙂

Hello! Trying to figure out the best way to come to Thailand on SSDI. I am 35 years old. I have 85k USD in savings and get 3k a month. Can I go the workation route? I'm scared that if I go the Muay Thai or learning to cook route. It will get back to Social Security and I will lose it. Appreciate any guidance on the matter!

Hi all.

I want to move to Thailand for a year or two on a trial basis before applying for the DTV 5 year (if it truly becomes home)

What would be my best options for 1-2 years in Thailand? I would like to freelance and potentially work for and with Thai businesses while I'm living here.

I see a lot of options but I hope you lovely folks can help point me to the best options for my requirements.

Thanks and happy to give more info if needed!