A lot of the Bangkok condos have line groups for owners (primarily Thai), and they unofficially agree the minimum rental rates and don't like to be found to be not playing ball.

Agents in Thailand have a vested interest in you taking the 2nd option as you will need there help at various stages. The first option requires no agency support and can be done by yourself end to end, although agents can be helpful negotiating through the required supporting paperwork requirements and translation issues.

@David *******

tm30 record has to exist, some offices wont ask for a print out from you if they can see it on their screen and it is still active.

@Gert *****

idealy you need to locate the pdf file rather than screen shot nowadays.

@Jonnie ******

earnings doesn't mean 'work' in this respect. Its an increase in your financial standing.

@Jonnie ******

not for earnings within Thailand thats from day 1 i believe. If it was from abroad and receiver wasnt tax resident, then correct its not taxable.

@Stevie *******

but technically your prepared to owe the government upto 30% of it in tax if its paid into your account? While loans aren't taxable, it can only be classed as a loan if it has documentation detailing a reypayment plan and interest rate, Not saying you"ll pay it, just that technically its owed, and cant have tax credited off from your home country.

@David ***********

the two things you mention, tm47 & tm30 have nothing to do with visa's, they are stand alone requirements(laws), there are probably another 1000 laws you wouldn't be told about when you apply for a visa or enter the country.

Or an e-gate

Having a work permit is only one of the routes, being married is another route, the commonality is same visa extension of stay for 3 years and tax return receipts.