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May 18, 2025
4 days ago
I'm trying to decide between the digital nomad option and the Soft Power option (Muay Thai). I have a wife and 2 kids (4 and under) that I hope can be dependents on my DTV. We do intend to stay in Thailand for most of the 5 years (while complying with the 180 day requirement) as we will be receiving financial support to do volunteer work.

I hope to try and get our application right the first time and thus I have concerns about both options:

Digital Nomad - I have solid proof of income from working as a mental health therapist with various firms but I will be working minimally with these firms if we were in Thailand because of our transition to volunteer work and time zone differences. If we did get approved for this option, would I have to show that I've earned income from these firms while re-entering Thailand on the DTV?

Muay Thai - I have no problem attending classes for years if we get approved for this option. My concern is whether my wife and kids will be approved as dependents since Im assuming most people pursuing this option are single men.

Any feedback/clarity you can give will be appreciated!
Apr 28, 2025
25 days ago
Michelle *********
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Morning all!!

Do any of you volunteer in local schools, hospitals or social groups to assist the elderly??

Ps. Thanks for your pharmacy and medicine info. !!
Oct 5, 2024
8 months ago
Ronnie ***********
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I'm a DJ planning to play at some commercial and non commercial events in Thailand. Do I need to apply for any type of work visa? Even if I choose not be paid?

Thanks
Nov 1, 2022
3 years ago
Isabel ****
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Hello everyone,

I am on a non-o volunteer visa with a foundation. My income for this is coming from Germany. And as I am working in Thailand, Germany does not require me to pay taxes. However, for my work permit renewal next year I need to show prove of tax payment. Therefore I was thinking I might pay taxes here in Thailand. Does anybody have any information on this? Or possibly an accounting/tax consultant office that knows about more complex processes such is mine?

Any help would be greatly appreciated
Jul 30, 2022
3 years ago
Jamie *******
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Hi All, I intend to retire in Koh Samui using a non immigrant O visa for retirement (after initially landing with a tourist visa and extending 90-days. etc......). Anyway, I understand that without a non immigrant O VOLUNTEER visa, I will not be able to volunteer for any charitable organizations while living there? That correct?
Apr 19, 2022
3 years ago
Terary **********
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Anybody know how the "Bangkok Volunteer Rescue Workers" work?

These are the people standing around various spots in Bangkok waiting for accidents.

If/when the scope a person and take them to the hospital or give some poor schmuck a band-aid, do they charge the victim? How do they earn money for the the maintenance of their vehicles etc?
Sep 16, 2021
4 years ago
Chit ******
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Hi, guys!

I’m planning to get volunteer visa in Thailand. If you have any experience about volunteer visa pros and cons please share with me. I would like to know. I’ll be considering to get volunteer visa depending on your experience. Thx in advance 😊
Jun 26, 2020
5 years ago
Skoki ******
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Can a Chinese student on a student visa (he is in high school) volunteer? He wants to volunteer to enhance his resume for when he applies for University.
Jun 24, 2020
5 years ago
Ben *************
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Hi! Does anyone know if it is possible to get an extension of stay based on being granted a non-immigrant "O" visa for volunteer work? I know a registered organisation that could sponsor me with the required letter but haven't been able to get much info from immigration.

Thanks!
Aug 16, 2019
6 years ago
Joseph *****
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A question, possibly a very dumb one: I have a non-immigrant O visa and work permit as a volunteer. Can I go stay in a location that's not my work place, like a hotel once a week? There is a new off day policy at my work. Would that be a problem?
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