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Mar 25, 2026
a month ago
Danny *******
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Hi all,

Looking at applying for a DTV visa from Australia.

Not sure which way to go.

Im married to Thai and believe I could apply based on that and or

When I do travel to Thailand I actually still run my business remotely so could apply workcation and or I submit my whole situation.

I won't retire for another 5 years so the DTV will work out perfect for my self as I plan on several trips a year until retirement.

Thanks in advance.
21 comments
Feb 12, 2026
3 months ago
Victoria *****
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Hello, is there a Visa for someone who is under 50 not a digital nomad (no online presence)has cognitive impairment cannot complete courses for ED visa?
48 comments
Jan 25, 2026
3 months ago
Wayne ********
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Can anyone tell me if there is a 180 day Visa

Previously i have had a retirement and marriage visa but my wife is currently working in Korea and i don't have 800000baht in my account for the retirement, so it makes it a bit hard.

I do have my Thai pink ID card and the house yellow book but not sure if that makes any difference.

Our house is in Nong Khai Province

Any advice would be greatly appreciated
3 comments
Dec 21, 2025
4 months ago
Hello. Some questions: I want to apply for the DTV visa. I have enough funds on my saving account. No income from my new website, i just started. Also, i am almost 49y old. Is it worth to take this DTV or i better take the ED visa? Because in 16 months i ll be 50 and maybe more easy to go on the retirement visa after that? All help welcome. Ty

Prices from the agents DTV also very expensive...
13 comments
Oct 7, 2025
7 months ago
Hi everyone, I searched this in the group already but still think I might need advice. I originally wanted to apply for the soft power Muay Thai DTV visa because my intention to stay in Thailand is to train full time at a Muay Thai gym, but I am also a freelance English teacher on Preply and this is my primary source of income. Therefore, I am unsure which visa (workcation or soft power) is the better route to go. Any advice or experience is greatly appreciated. Thank you!
23 comments
Sep 8, 2025
8 months ago
Heather ********
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Hi!

My husband and I were planning to spend at least a year in Thailand, hopefully more- could be > 5 years if it works out that way.

We are both over 50 and can meet the income requirement for the Non-O retirement visa. I should hopefully have no issues getting health insurance as I am about a decade younger (under 60) with no health issues, but my husband is > 65 (no major issues either except a touch overweight and mild HTN which I can see can lead to a possible denial).

We can certainly keep money aside to self insure. I see expats all the time saying they self insure, but this does not appear to be an option for any Visa except the Elite or the DTV. .

Should I get a non-O retirement and hubby the DTV or is there a better option IF insurance is prohibitive? Would like to be able to open a bank account, and that's iffy right now on DTV.
15 comments
Sep 3, 2025
8 months ago
Michael ********
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My 180 days on my tourist visa are up at the end of the month.

I have done the 60 on entry and then the 30 and then a border run for another 60 days and now I have completed the 30 days again at immigration.

What is the likelihood of being able to do another border run or should I stay away for a few days?
23 comments
Aug 29, 2025
8 months ago
Eamonn *******
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Seen the top post dies say "DTV visa, I would like some key inf on the DTV visa....

If one has zero interest in opening a Thai bank account, or Thai driver's license, then isn't the DTV visa most attractive.

Good for 5 year's

Have to exit, on or before the 180th day (that's a plus, for those of us liking to travel)

DIY can be done from 10k baht to 16k baht (depending on where ones applying from, eg. home country or some SE Asia country outside of Thailand)

Given the few line items above, what is the drawback on the DTV visa??

Note.

I'm not interested in hearing from agent's, as they just want the big coin, to process some retirement, or educational or something else ... that they can charge a ton of coin for.

Only interested in hearing from those that applied, received and currently using the DTV visa.

Thanks you

E
90 comments
Aug 18, 2025
8 months ago
London Application.

64 year old semi retired nomad male with monthly pension of 26K BHT and can meet and exceed the 500K in bank account comfortably.

I am looking to file for DTV or possibly 1 year non immigrant visa. Looking potentially to live permanently in Thailand but not 100% sure of this yet.

Opinions on what is the best option and most successful?

Thanks in advance.
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