Hi. Im trying to make sense of this DTV and Im constantly coming up with more questions the more I read!!!!

1) Is the 10.000 baht fee the full cost of the visa? (Without using an agent)

2) If accepted, do you only need to complete the first 6 months of the activity in the whole 5 years?

3) If accepted, are you required to leave EVERY 180 days and if so, how long do you need to be outside Thailand for and when you return, do you get another 180 day stamp?

4) Is teaching online accepted?

I am over 50 and would qualify for the Non-O retirement visa but I want to continue receiving an income rather than just watch my own bank account reduce as I age! You cannot jump from a retirement visa and then start working or at least that is what I was advised but that was over 5 years ago

Online teaching supplies me with enough to live on easily in Thailand so I would much prefer to take this route if I am eligible.

I have the funds required (500.000)

Hi I am interested in applying for a muay thai DTV soft power visa. I want to find a gym in Pattaya. I found these two gyms but am not sure about their reputation or if they are legitimate in regards to the visa process and sponsorship letter.

Does anyone have any experience with either:

1. Battle Conquer Gym

2. Fairtex Gym

If not do you recommend a muay thai gym in Pattaya.

I appreciate your help and time.

Thank you.

Hello everyone,

If I were working remotely for a German company and using a company laptop without admin rights, the system time on the laptop is set to Thai time and cannot be changed because I don't have administrator rights. I connect to Germany via WireGuard VPN.

Does anyone have experience with this?

How do you deal with the incorrect system time?

Is there a way to change the time zone or system time without administrator rights?

Is this causing problems for you, e.g., with time tracking or logging in?

How do you handle this with your IT department?

Thank you for your advice!

My visa was approved today.

I'll share the status of my application.

Nationality: Japan

Application location: Hanoi

Application type: Soft power (1 month Muay Thai school contract)

(※Tiger Eye Muay Thai and MMA [members only])

Balance certificate (period): 3 months

Balance certificate (amount): Over 1 million baht

Occupational status: Unemployed

June 6th: Applied at Hanoi International Airport [Status: Waiting for document confirmation]

June 9th: Checked and uploaded the request for additional documents (passport page with Vietnam entry stamp) [Status: Waiting for approval]

June 13th: Received email of DTV approval

Approved 4 business days after submitting additional documents.

Am coming to the end of my first year of retirement visa.....to renew am I right in saying they need 1 years bank statements, 1 passport photo, 1900 baht, proof of residency, up to date bank book, and a bank guarantee......many thanks

Retired Visa or 60 Days with a 30 Day extension???

Costs 120 Baht through an agent

I rent a condo annually in North Pattaya.

Too old to purchase.

I think i know the answer, but would like to hear opinions.

I do go back and forth 2-3 times a year.

This group has been very helpful to me when I was a clueless freelance worker (e.g. making income from etsy, fiverr) that didn't know how to go about with the documents to upload to prove my employment! So I made a youtube video sharing how I presented my professional portfolio, proof of income with invoices etc... Hopefully this video will help anyone like me :)

Has anyone successfully applied for DTV through HCM? In the case I'm unemployed, is it sufficient to just have a letter explaining how I will be able to sustain my life in Thailand?

update on my last post.

submission: 27 Mai 2025

approved : yesterday 9th.

workation.

docs: Passport scan / Portfolio + resume including my personal websites. + my Indonesian Kitas as proof of address + bank statement.

submit / wait / Approved.

mainly to secure a second "home" beside my residency in Indonesia + to be able to do motorcycle roadtrips ... on ease.

wish to all of u ... best of luck! and see ya soon in there. if there are any of u living in Indonesia as expat and submitting for DTV visa or you are into design/creative industry... let's connect.

Hello I am from Australia and am 41 and im looking to spend a year living in Thailand to test the waters before I fully commit to selling up and coming over full time. I'm not looking to take on and work and have enough funds to support myself during my stay. What visa will I need to do so? Sorry in advance for being uninformed on the subject!