@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.

@Paul ****

Like will not be possible - not like with the LTR. If you are lucky, though, it might be possible to apply at one of Thailand neighboring countries. Not known yet. Maybe only possible at your country of residence.

@Zdenek ********

I don't think it will be possible to change to that visa in Thailand. Does not look like it right now - unlike with the LTR. If you are lucky, you just need to leave to a neighboring country - but maybe even to your home country to get the DTV.

@Jacob *********

Then maybe send a copy of the incorporation document along or something.

@Brian *******

Those who can read and understand what has been officially published by the MFA two days ago do know.

@Brian *******

It could not be more clear. It is a 5 year visa. It is a 5 year multiple entry visa. With every entry during those 5 years of the visa validity, you can stay up to 180 days each. You can repeat that as often as you like until the end of the 5 year validity. You only need to pay additionally, if you don’t want to leave and extend ONCE more while in Thailand.