@Luit ****************

I fully expect them to need proof of funds.. Just show a bank account..

The amount of noise people make over 500k baht.. .

@Winston ***********

That is because currently none are being issued. Once there is a defined list of requirements, simply comply with them and get the extension.

People getting turned away are 1 not complying and 2 trying to do something they are not yet processing.

@Antti ********

'someone said'..

@Tod ********

Interesting, so the reports of the fixed requirements were... er... exaggerated ??

@Winston ***********

How is that easier than getting a simple extension ?

If they make one available of course.

@Jennifer *****

because the insurance policies from the insurers that qualify for that dont present very good value for money.

Its a captive market, from a limited set of insurers, they know this.

DTV Pros

can legally remote work online or freelance outside of Thailand.

Easy to obtain

5 year validity

Once obtained can 'border run' each 6 months and need no proof of funds.

Border bouncers are likely to be off any Tax radar should it happen

DTV cons

6 months entry per time Extensions still unclear (but starting to hear it is happening).

Need to leave the country at least 1 time a year, or 6 monthly if not extending

Can be harder top open a bank account (but all are hard)

Retirement O

Slightly harder to obtain

More likely to be a tax question if it comes up (Oz super is thai taxable !!)

Annual extensions with 800k in a Thai bank

OA or OX similar to the above, longer entry and validity, specialist poor value insurance needed.

I moved over to a DTV because even if it is a bit more transient a type of visa, the perks were worth it for me, and as I travel the downsides were not relevant.

@Jennifer *****

needs annoying ongoing insurance to extend in country after though..

@Andreas ********

No I walked into a siam commercial a couple of months ago and walked out with an account.. On my DTV, no agent needed.

They dont want tourists and short stayers, if they think you are a wealthy looking stable long stayer, all the other things get forgotten. This is a test.

@Andreas ********

and yet you can.