@John ******

Exactly. Very clear.

@Andre ********

A common thing in many countries.

@John ******

Why shocked. This is how a multiple entry visa works. Shocked in a good way, right? Technically, in the last year, you should also be able to extend once even if period is beyond your visa validity then. And extensions are optional: you could also just bounce in and out every 180days to avoid extension fees.

@Chris ****

if you also have at least 500k THB in savings.

@Phillip *******

In the sense of a DTV anyone who makes money location independent, working from Thailand but not serving people in Thailand.

@Jamie *******

What is your problem? Are you bitter because you wasted money on a less advantageous type of visa. Just enjoy your time in Thailand. The DTV is what it is: A 5 year Multiple Entry visa for 10k THB with which you can enter Thailand as many time as you want for either 180 days each (included in the original visa price), or for up to 180+180 days with an extension at an additional fee. Like every other multiple entry visa works in Thailand - just better. Period.

@Henrik ****

Exactly. As it clearly states there: After the maximum stay of 180 (+ optional 180 days extension), one needs to leave the country and can then return right back for another 180 days on the same old visa.

@Jamie *******

Dude. Whatever. I am trying to help people out with information here. I won't waste my time on trolls with a lack of intellect. Have another beer, mate.

@Will ***********

And yet, the LTR "Visa" can be obtained in-country ... as can changes of other visa, like from tourist visa to Non-ED visa. Anyways, not known (but unlikely) at this point that the DTV can also be obtained by changing to it while within Thailand.

@Batuh ***

No mention of it needing to be in a Thai bank for this visa. I think you need to demonstrate your sufficient funding to the consulate where you apply at. That makes me assume, that this visa may only be able to apply for in your country of residence. But unclear at this time.