Hi everyone, I’m applying for a 12-month cooking course in Thailand as the basis for my DTV visa, and I have a few questions I hope someone with experience can clarify:

Q1. Leasing & Utilities

Can I sign a 12-month apartment lease in Chiang Mai while on a DTV visa, and is it possible to get the utility bills under my name (for things like proof of address, etc.)?

Q2. Multiple Long Stays

My planned schedule is:

* Stay in Thailand for 120 days (first entry)

* Leave for about a month

* Return and stay for another 120 days (second entry)

* Leave again for a month

* Return for a 50-day stay (third entry)

Since I will be spending time back in my home country between visits (not doing border runs), will immigration be okay with this pattern, or could I be questioned at re-entry?

Q3. Tax Residency & Credit Cards

If I end up becoming a Thai tax resident (over 183 days in a calendar year), are international credit card transactions (when I pay expenses directly from my home country bank/credit card) considered taxable remittances in Thailand?

Would love to hear from anyone who has done something similar or has direct experience with DTV visa rules, leasing, and tax matters 🙏

Thanks in advance!

Hi! For those on a DTV, are you renting an apartment on 6 month lease? Or do you rent for 1 year and do a border run?

Just looking for advice since the DTV is 180 days; also any advice on finding a place to live would be appreciated. Thanks!

Hi

I’m at the very start of my research and always prefer starting with people who have had first hand experience such as on groups like this..

So I’ve been on a dependant non immigration O visa for years, but will need to switch to another type of visa by end of August. Husband is leaving his job and Thailand and I’m staying on with our senior dog. (No guardian visas for that I’m afraid 🤪). What is my best option for a visa for at least 6 months (likely much longer though). I need a multi entry visa that will allow getting apartment leasing contracts as well.

And lastly banking advice. Never had my own Thai bank account and will need to get one. Easy?

I’m based in Bangkok Sukhumvit area.

Thanks in advance.