5 year drivers licenses on a DTV - experiences? I'm wondering if those who've applied for a 5 year Thai driver or motorcycle license (or both at the same time) as a renewal from an existing 5 year one that is expiring OR a 2 year one that should be eligible for an upgrade to a 5 year one, did you get a 5 year license or only a 2 year one?

I know Sefton Hanley got a 5 year license in Chiang Mai while on a DTV.

However, in Pattaya and Rayong, they're only handing out 2 year licenses to DTV holders when they go in for their renewals.

Any experiences from other offices?

I have the feeling Bangkok will renew for 5 years, but this is just a hunch.

Hey everyone. Just arrived in Bangkok on a 30 day visa free arrival. Just found out about the DTV and it suits my situation well.

Does anyone know of any organization to assist in the process from within Thailand?

Thanks a lot!

## DTV AFTER STUDENT VISA WHILE BEING A FREELANCE

Hello everyone!

I'm a Freelance and I've been living in Thailand since February 2022 with tourist + student visa (so definitely a LOT of stamps on my passport haha)

My last student visa ended on the 14th of December 2024. I'm back in France and plan on applying for a DTV visa to come back to BKK on the 23rd of January

My question: as I was previously on a student visa and not supposed to work in Thailand, how do I explain being a freelance and showing them my company registration/invoices for the last couple of months when applying for the DTV visa? 🫠🫠

Not sure if it's a legitimate question or if my overthinking brain is doing its magic again so I figured I'd ask!

Hello!

Last month got my DTV done from Savannakhet from an agent. I have now travelled to my home country & I will be coming to Thailand to stay for long term.

After going through various posts I came to know that there are many sub categories under which DTV is issued, so I asked my agent which category my visa is granted. I was surprised to hear 'Learn Muaythai'. I am 49 years old, not that fit health wise.

Now my doubts are:

1. Will immigration ask me about my DTV subcategory?

2. Can they ask for supporting documents? I do not have any & my agent is not giving me any documents now

3. If I want to extend my visa after 180 days within Thailand, do I have to show that I will keep on learning Muaythai or I can switch the category?

4. As a DTV holder under this category, can I do digital nomad related activities like working for my clients remotely & get paid out of Thailand?

5. I am aware that if I stay in Thailand for more than 180 days there could be tax implications on the money I bring in Thailand. But is it ONLY for the money brought in Thailand or the total income earned whilst in Thailand? I think I can use my credit card to withdraw & use cash, will it avoid taxation issues?

Any information/ insights/ suggestions welcome!

Thank you/ Danken

Hi All,

I have 90 day report question for the DTV visa.

If I entered Thailand on October 10, but then left the country on November 5th and returned to Thailand on November 12th , do I have to complete the 90 day report from the first time I entered or only the second time if I stayed 90 consecutive days?

Thanks in advance.

Since the DTV was introduced am i correct in thinking that land border crossings are now not limited to 2 per year ? think i seen a post about it on here somewhere.

Are visa extensions at local immigration now 60 days instead of 30 ?

Can I apply for the DTV while in Thailand on a tourist visa?

Also, can you recommend any agencies that offer faster processing or assistance?

Have they changed the wording in the "remarks" column of recently issued DTVs? It used to say "employment prohibited" even when applying under the workcation category (referring to in-country employment) but I saw a recently issued e-visa with the remarks "workcation" and in Thai it says "remote work".

Can those with recently issued DTVs, both the visa sticker type and e-visas let us know what it says in the "remarks" field on their visa?

Just applied with the Chicago embassy. Anyone have experience on turn around times or issues?

Thank you

Has someone already been granted a DTV in the “music festival” soft power category? If so, as a visitor of a music festival or as a performer?