To extend a non-O, you must again show that you meet the requirements, including financial. I would assume the same with extending the DTV, in the country. But with Thailand, you never know :-)

@Michael *******

it's possible to extend this visa while in Thailand, you'll need to again show 500k. We don't know yet. Or, you'll need to leave the country and come back

At a minimum, with the DTV, you'll need to leave the country every year. That will eat into any profit you make by having money earn interest.

Plus, the non O for retirement doesn't require you keep any money in the bank. You can meet the requirements by bringing in 65k/month, or for some folks, showing documents that you earn that much.

IMO, DTV makes sense if you regularly travel out of Thailand. If you don't, non immi O for retirement purposes might be better.

To anyone who is 'not bothered' by air pollution, just because you're not experiencing noticeable symptoms right now doesn't mean you're in the clear. Air pollution is a risk factor for heart disease and dementia, as well as the obvious. I wouldn't worry much short term, but if you're going to stay a while, consider it.

Well south of Bangkok is the only option I've found.

@Andi **********

ymmv but generally you must do the 90 day report in person the first time and possibly the first time after you re-enter the country.

@Wannikea ********

I think this is the most likely scenario. And of course, each office will put their own little twist on how to resubmit and how to meet the requirements.

@Ručman **********

but then you have to leave the country. With a non-o for retirement, you never have to leave.

@Robert ***

thanks. That makes sense.

@Robert ***

I'm curious why you think that, Robert. I'm not an expert, but my impression is that tax treaties don't prevent taxation -- they only lay out what can and can't be taxed. So if you have tax liability in Thailand, you would subtract what you paid in taxes in the US, but if Thai tax is higher, you'd pay the difference.

Where did you get your information? I'm happy if it's true.

@Ricketa **********

the US doesn't provide income affidavits. However, you should be able to start out with 800k in the bank and during that first year, transfer 65k in every month, from the US. For your second year, you can continue the monthly transfers and do whatever you want with the 800k. But for the first year, you must meet all the requirements of the banked funds method, and you must have 12 monthly deposits, one each month of 65k or more to switch.