@Ivan ***********

Indeed they have. I was more referring to potential proof if conditions are still met. That could either mean still being enrolled at a soft power class (that would fall many people on the foot) or still having remote work and the money still in the savings account. I wouldn’t be surprised if that would surprise people thinking they would be fine having either only at the time of applying for the DTV.

@Todd ********

If the DTV is actually suitable as a “residence visa” remains to be seen in practice. We don’t know what supporting proof will be required at re-entry or at an optional extension in-country. But with a certain degree of likelihood effectively, yes.

@Colin ********

This covers the northwest area that you mentioned. Conditions are quite different in the south. That is why quite some expats migrate within Thailand to get ideal seasons.

@Tony ********

Agreed. Just remember that the wires inside of your walls are also kind of extension leads. So, make sure they install you a new / separate wire all the way from the source (the main fuse box) to be on the save side for high power electrical appliances.

Read this to wrap your head around it:



Look here to actually see a the DTV visa:



Check this, if you care for the pure facts written and published in Thai law:

If you go the extra socket route, I would just advice to make sure that socket gets a separate wiring to the fuse box. Just having an extra socket installed serially connected to another socket won't solve the problem.

@Colin ******

Don't exactly recall right now. Might have been the London UK one as they have been the fastest to issue DTV thus far. Also not sure it was explicitly cooking class related. If I remember correctly, in that case that consulate even suggested could be 3 different activities of 1 months each. Anyways, consulates will handle these details differently, I expect. So there is no way around checking with the particular consulate in your jurisdiction - either by checking their website or by contacting them in advance.

@Tony ********

I am not an electrical engineer. Can just share my observations. I find it a bit concerning. In Germany, if I were to try to draw too much power out of a socket, the "FI" fuse in the fuse box would just cut the electricity. As an extra layer of security, we even install separate sockets with extra fuses in the fuse box for high power appliances. In Thailand, I have seen fireworks coming out of the socket instead on more than one occasion. Getting a high quality extension cord is one thing you can influence - I would never buy one of those from the 20 baht shops or something (if only to protect my devices). But what you cannot simply control is what wires are used in the walls and if everything is installed properly on that end. So yes, if you want to be on the save side, maybe add another socket with a new connection to the fuse box. Sorry for the laymen terms. 😃

I have personally seen wall sockets burn up in flames several times when used to draw too much power out of them by means of extension cords. Particularly at Shabu Restaurants, even. If you must use a single socket, then better don't use several higher power appliances concurrently. Sure, a higher quality extension will prevent from that one going up in flames, but still the socket could.