$1,900 baht if you do it yourself

@Karol ***********

we are talking about people who legitimately live in Thailand.

I take it you don’t?

And most Thai people I know are becoming fed up of more more tourists and foreigners. That’s why it’s important those who do ge the DTV are worthy and legit professionals who aren’t going to dupe the system.

Honestly it’s better. We don’t want every man and their dog rocking up begging for a visa. It should be for professionals who can prove their worth to living in Thailand. Bank balance, paying fees and requirements. It’s a great visa as you said, but it’s only fair those who are worthy and professional are approved. We’ve all had to do it on other legit visas, so should everyone else.

Making Thailand too much like the west isn’t what anyone wants, but more people who come from the west unfortunately it will may go that way.

@Frank-Steven **********

It’s only recently Thailand has become a place for younger people to live. To travel, it’s always been popular for everyone. But 12 years ago when I arrived, and travelled, the foreigners living here were largely in over their 30’s and 40’s. Of course some teachers in their 20’s too but mainly older.

Today the TikTok kids and people in their early 20’s wanting to live in Thailand is growing. For me, Thailand is a better place to move to as you get older and want less stress. It’s an easy place to live once you’re legitimately and legally allowed to. So many other places in the world to live while your youthful energy is high.

I guess that’s a generation dig, younger people want the easy life, and the dopamine kicks before experiencing other more challenging and rewarding parts of the world.

Let’s hope the DTV separates that and brings in quality long term “tourists” or “nomads”.

@Frank-Steven **********

look around the world. Over tourism and people staying on visas, illegally or legally, jacks the price up with accommodation, bars, everything. Those living in Thailand, locals affected most, and legitimate expats, will largely be unhappy at a wave of new people staying longer. Most pray for the low season so the hordes go home. But it’s clear the gov is wanting to maximise foreign dollar income.

Government told me today they are confirming all the details still. So many questions to be answered.

Thailands about to get more competitive and expensive for sure.

Is this parody

@Stuart ********

ok cheers

@Stuart ********

oh yes I know that would be the case for a sponsored visa for a business visa? Isn’t that dependent on my own work and income, who I then could speak to a rebel and agent or consultant on what I would need to provide for an application?