@David *********

It has never been possible to apply officially for the DTV while in Thailand.

Anonymous participant yeah, they ask you for your intended time to arrive in Thailand. Once the visa is issued, though, you are not kept to that date.

It is from the date of issue of the visa.

I only know of one verified report where a gym was called and he was allowed entry. The gym knew him. There is a post about 2 Ukrainian guys who were refused, apparently they had never been to the gym. I have heard of gyms offering an ongoing "Membership" to cover periods after initial course ends. If you are risk averse mybe ask about these?

Sure. If changing to Retirement you will need to cancel the DTV first. You could probably do the 9 months on an Ed or even METV with planning.

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

I have seen it to refer to SP and Workaytion. I do not think it is an official term

You cannot apply within Thailand (although some dodgy agencies offering this)

The only "con" is applying individually, you will 100% have to have the 500k each. at some embassies, the "Dependent" can be sponsored by the main applicant for the funds (or could?).

First, decide where you want to be located in Thailand. Then search in here or contact gyms in that location for details. The best ones are helpful and help you with documentation for the application.

@Ian *********

Of course they can see when you entered. They have people full records.