Hey everyone. I started saving toward the 500,000 THB requirement for the DTV visa last month, but I had to dip into it after my dog went missing for a few days. Thankfully, he was found safe, but I was abroad at the time, so the situation became unexpectedly expensive.

I am still relocating to Thailand with my remote work, but I will not have the full 500,000 THB until January, and from what I understand, the funds need to be maintained for 3 months+.

As a US citizen, my plan is to enter Bangkok on a tourist visa first. I originally planned to leave in February to apply for the DTV visa in Indonesia, but I am now considering extending my stay instead due to the timing of reaching the 500,000 THB. Based on my understanding, I can extend a 60 day tourist visa by 30 days, but would that reduce my chances of DTV approval later?

Would appreciate any suggestions. I know the process is becoming stricter, and I want to maximize my chances, especially since traveling means placing my dog in a hotel while I am abroad. Thank you!

Hi everyone,

I have a question regarding the 500,000 THB financial requirement for the DTV. Once the DTV has been approved and issued, is this amount required to:

* remain available at all times during the 5-year validity, and/or

* be shown again at each entry into Thailand?

Or is the 500,000 THB only assessed at the time of application, with no obligation to maintain or re-prove the same balance for future entries (assuming no other red flags)?

For context: after approval, I plan to use a large portion of these funds (around 80%) for personal expenses/investments outside Thailand, meaning that at some point the full 500,000 THB equivalent would no longer be available in my bank account.

I’m not asking about visa-exempt entry, but specifically for valid DTV holders making multiple entries over the 5-year period.

If anyone has first-hand experience or official guidance on this,

I’d really appreciate it.

Thanks in advance 🙏

My grandfather would like to retire in Thailand from the US. He’s not very computer savvy so we are going to help him. We are looking at the Non-O. He receives a monthly social security payment around $1500 and has a chunk in savings. Is it possible to combine the savings amount and his social security for the Non-O? And would it be best to apply from the US or from within Thailand? He wants to go mid-January.

Hello, just discovered the DTV visa from New Zealand is $2000 NZD. Can I, as a New Zealander, apply for the DTV visa from Loas or a neighbouring country as a cheaper cost?

Thanks in advance

Under DTV, can I stay the full 5 years leaving and coming back to Thailand right after every 6 months?

I read I can extend for more 180 days inside the country one time... Is this rule only apply once for the entire 5 years? Or after 360 days I can leave the country come back get 6 more months and extend inside the country for more 6 montha again an so on?

What are the rules on that?

So I think I finally worked retirement date 2/7/27, the day I turn 60! Our plan is to move to Thsiland 2/9/27. My husband took a lump sum as a retirement in 2023, so he won’t have a monthly income, but I will. Yes we can satisfy 800,000, although I don’t like the fact that we can’t use our money.

Question: will my husband’s 800,000 baht be enough to meet requirements or does he have to show a monthly income? My retirement will be enough for the both of us…planning ahead

Thank you in advance 💚

So, when I get a cell phone in my name, will my receipt reflect that? Debating on getting it in the small town near me or going to Khon Kaen. Not sure if the small town cell provider would know what I'm talking about for proof of the plan in my name. Thanks.

When do I need the TM30 first time? For the 90 days report?

Generally, could I also use a TM29 (Self reported) if the lanlord refuses to do a TM30?

I plan to rent an airbnb for the first month in order to rent an appartment myself after that. But I realize that some Airbnb hosts are not willing to do the TM30. I know they are legally required to do it, but if they just don't... well...

What's the best agent to use to buy condo kata ,Karon

Have you bought one in the area

Is it a good area is it manly one country tourists and expats or multiple countries

Looking around 4million bhat

Thanks

Appreciate your help

Hello everyone

Is it possible to leave Thailand

And stay in the UK for 5 months

On a Retirement visa.

With a Re entry permit ?