Hey guys, I am planning to move to thailand as a digital nomad and still deciding where to live. Here are my thoughts below:

* First thing first, I don't wanna live in Bangkok. It's so chaotic for me

* I wanna live by the sea

* I don't wanna live in a super small place, also not really huge city as well

So, I thought Pattaya would be nice choice, what are your opinions?

Hello for those experienced in DTV, I just want to be sure I’m getting the process done to apply and obtain a DTV the first time I do it (and correctly). Here’s my scenario:

I’m in Thailand now and have secured an apartment here and have a scheduled move in date of November 5th. I fly back to California in a couple days where I will be for just over 2 weeks before coming back to Thailand again to move into my new place. If I understand correctly I can apply online for the DTV as soon as I get back to California and am out of Thailand.

I sold my company in California a year ago and have technically retired with those funds (I’m 45 years old) but I do have a small business I started where I review/audit construction estimates for accuracy but it’s very very part time. I do this online and think noting that on the DTV as a digital nomad might be the easiest way for DTV approval.

Based on current approval timeframes would the two weeks be enough to obtain the DTV when k get back to California before heading back to Thailand around November 3rd? I don’t want to mess anything up with coming back into Thailand while the approval process is pending but I HAVE to be back November 4th to take ownership of the apartment (and hopefully start my long term living situation in Thailand which I’m excited for!)

Thanks so much for your experienced answers and advice.

Where are some less smoky places to stay in Thailand during the months of March and April? I will be living in Chiang Mai full time starting in February.

Hi everyone, I just got some information from a visa company…

They informed me that I should have applied for DTV from my home country before coming here. However, since I’m already here, these are the options available to me now.

What are your thoughts?

Here is the service option

1. Applying with Thai embassy in US. This is required the applicant to be there while we submit and process til visa approved. This service fee will be 10,000 THB ( not included for Thai embassy fee )

2. Applying with Thai embassy in Laos. This required the applicant to be there for 2-4 days. The package price is started around 60,000 THB - 150K THB. The price depends on how qualified the documents are.

3. Applying with Thai embassy in US while you are in Thailand. This service fee is 20,000 THB ( not included for Thai embassy fee ). With this condition, you might face with 2 risks which are flight ticket request or interview in person at Thai embassy.

Dutch Digital Nomad here - I'm applying for the DTV and I'm trying to understand if my personal AON travel insurance will cover me in Thailand. I'm guessing as long as I don't get injured at the actual office, it should be fine? I'd like to hear others' thoughts and experiences on this. Thanks!

Hello everyone,

I’m seeking some information and advice. I’m planning to apply for a DTV in Australia as I will be visiting for educational purposes. Currently I am living in Thailand. Can I apply for the visa while I’m in Australia, or do I need to apply before arriving? Any suggestions or tips would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you!

Once upon a time, I did the right thing by studying Thai for a year before signing up for the Elite visa. It was a tortuous 3 hours a day, five times a week. After completion, I was happy to give them 400k baht. Sadly, I was denied and ridiculed for having a student visa. Later on, I realized that it was just pure greed. They are willing to accept my application at the new price of 900k. There is a happy ending to my story. I just received my DTV for 10k. Muahahahahahahahaha

Just got back from my 4th holiday in Thailand

Beautiful place

Can't wait to go back !!👍😊🙏

What to do if I want to live with my Thai wife in Thailand permanently, and don´t have the money required concerning visa rules?

Hello there! Plan on retiring very soon in Thailand. Just getting started on medical insurance expenses and bank accounts before making my final decision. Thanks for having me! 🙏