Anybody staying in Thailand long term just on flight visa run? Any issues?

Why? So many rumours and stuff even in seemingly legit news outlets?? It's about a long(er) VISA and could seriously impact lives negatively ;*()

Text/ screenshot reads: soft Power DTV need to re produce another letter/ proof about soft Power activity to Extend the first 189 (sic!) days....?!

PS: can you recommend good Websites with more factual..fatcs? 555

I know there are several Muay Thai gyms that help with DTV. Can you recommend some that have multiple locations in different parts of Thailand where it can allow you to train when you move around Thailand during the stay there?

I’m 67 years from Ireland.

In previous years I have been able to obtain a Non O immigration eVisa with 1 year validity, multiple entries and 90 days per trip. This was based on a support letter from my long standing Thai girlfriend (we are not married) of over 15 years. Multiple entry to allow me visit my son in Australia whilst in Asia Pacific and re-enter Thailand a 2nd time.

This time when I applied for the eVisa they issued a single entry Non-O with only a 3 month validity. The visa doesn’t state the number of days per entry. I’m guessing it’s only 60 days or perhaps 30 days.

Is the former option no longer available? Can one “appeal” or request a change to an eVisa? Thanks.

DTV visa approved in Hanoi - Self-employed digital graphic designer (also day trading but thought to not mentioned it and apply with the simplestt option)

They will move to E-visa (may take longer to approve) but hope this post will help you regarding the docuemets anyways

* The funds was deposited into Krungthai bank same day as printing out bank statement (*2 days before appointment*) - the bank was opened in May, so it wasn't 6 months statement but also submitted Revolut along with it - The staff asked to open Krungthai bank app to show her the 500K is still in there the day of my appointment

* Got the bank certificate + notarized from the bank just in case (200Baht)

* Been in Thailand already almost 2 years- 1st year tourist + boarder run - 2nd year non-Ed

Document

1. Cover letter - mentioned self-employed - approximate income monthly- ability to work remote - keen interest to be staying in Thailand while working

2. 3 quotations + 3 invoices + 3 paid slips from the past work

3. 3 letter verification of services from last 3 customers (matching with customers from No.2)

4. Upwork earning certificate

5. Portfolio (my website + CV+Upwork profile screenshot) - 10 pages total

6. Letter of relationship and financial support from my parents (don't forget to show birth certificate showing they're your parents - I forgot but the staff was ok with it)

7. Bank statements (Krungthai - 500K- daily spending transactions (May-Sep) + Revolut - 2 transactions/ month (March - Sep)

8. Condo rent contract in Thailand + The owner Thai ID card + Tha bien ban

* Total of 55-60 pages of paper

* Try to be patient when submitting the paper work. Don't speak if they didn't ask - organize the pages according to their document requirement from A-Z.

Try to make everything easier for them, they will appreciate it. They deal with a lot of nonsense and people who showed up unprepared all day. I can't image the stress they faced on the daily basis. Be calm and be respectful, and they were very nice back to us.

* They speak perfect English

* Submitted on Monday 23 September -went to pick up passport 26 afternoon (the email came eventually but I already went to pick up my passport before that)

Thank you for everyone's info and answer from this group.

If you have any questions, I can try my best to answer.

Ok people those who know I've done three trips in the past year. Am moving to my condo I bought last visit, came back to the UK to sort my final admin out.

All ready to apply for a retirement visa not worried about that BUT now the question I'm on a one way ticket on my 4th visit this year my luggage is the clue I have finished being a tourist (first came out in 1977) as I've seen this is a fast moving thai government will I have a problem !!!

More confirmation the DTV is staying and talks of simplifying application process.

The Thailand ETA is coming and that will make it more difficult for those trying to stay long term in Visa Exempts ie border bounces. [members only]

Visa approved Soft Power medical treatment at Jakarta. Apply in person 9:00 - 11:30 Mon to Thurs, 3 working days processing.There were around 20 people queuing. Very helpful and professional.

Documents supplied;

- 2 months bank statements from July with a balance over 500,000 baht

- Appointment letter from Bumrungrad Hospital and letter from my local hospital in the UK confirming diagnosis for a pre-existing condition.

- Application form, passport and 5,600,000 rupiah fee.

Feel free to ask questions

Hello and thanks for letting me join. This is my 5th trip to Thailand from USA. Twice every winter/spring for the last 2 years and just picked up my 60 day entry this year Aug 25th. With a 30 day extension I can stay until November 25th.

I am retired with no family or children and trying to make it permanent this year. I turn 50 Oct 10th. My retirement is above the requirement and I have plenty in savings. I wish to apply for the retirement visa.

I have been lurking on these sites and paying attention waiting for this moment. I have seen that I need “seasoned” money in a Thai bank, then read that getting a Thai bank account is impossible on a tourist visa. I have also read that I can pay an agent and magic can happen.

So this is my direct question. What can I do, right now, this trip, between now and Nov 25th to obtain a retirement visa and stay in Thailand and not ever return to America?

Thanks in advance, I am happy to have found this group and not have to ask in an Expat group.

I just got to know of a cooking school which is asking for a deposit to issue a letter for DTV visa , but this course is for 2/3 weeks. I am super confused.. why would one get a DTV for a 3 week course? When this can be done on a regular visa exemption period of 60 days or so? Or on an Ed visa?Anyone else who got a DTV visa for such a short course in Thailand?