@Native ***************

likewise.

@Native ***************

the Police goes to people’s homes unannounced for all sorts of reasons in any country of the world.

I am sure there will be a proper nomad visa eventually, what I don’t think is constructive is feeding people’s irrational fears because it is not impossible that something will happen and defending it as feasible based on nothing.

@Native ***************

I don’t need a lecture on what the Thai police can and cannot do. You’re welcome to offer me one reason why they would do the above so that your fear mongering exercise isn’t totally pointless and out of context, if you like.

Why not go to Laos, enjoy it for a week or two while you get a proper visa and then come back with permission to stay longer?

@Kool ******

earning income is not incompatible with having a Thai Elite application approved.

@Steven **************

there are many reasons why one would buy a Thai Elite visa. I am not a candidate, but anyone in my situation, that works and travels constantly and has a 3-month cap in most countries need only earn $3-4k for it to be worth his while. There are many other reasons why one would spend an average of $350/month for a long-term visa, but I can see that creativity isn't your forte...

I see that you're not an expert on tax matters. Don't feel too bad about it.

As for not understanding that I was likening the two cases to illustrate how closely the law is followed in Thailand, that's ok, I could tell you'd struggle. Have a nice evening.

@Dror ********

can you imagine this guy? Pure cognitive dissonance. So convinced that your money is at jeopardy if you work in Thailand and cannot offer a single practical example to support his case. He probably doesn’t even know what a large share of foreigners in Chiang Mai are digital nomads, it is quite famous for that in the global community. They must be on work visas, lol. In many cases, they don’t even have an employer, they just freelance.

Business visa, lol… People that live in a bubble.

Hey, Steven, it’s a good thing that prostitution is illegal in Thailand, eh? Can you imagine if there were go go bars and red lights districts in Thailand? What a scandal that would be!

You can also come in without a VISA (confirm, but you probably have the 30-day visa exemption) and apply for an extension for the extra days.

@Graham *****

thanks. In the meantime, I had a look at the list of options and Penang is (relatively) close to Samui. So I guess Phnom Penh, Ho Chi Minh and Penang would probably be good candidates.

@Steven **************

so you can't. I thought so. And investing in a business is not a matter of choice for most people.