@Guillermo ********

I think it is just a case of wait and see. The DTV was a scheme drawn up by the previous PM and the MFA. Politics change in Thailand quickly. What seems to matter most at the moment is visitor numbers then effects on GDP. The,Workaytion is easier to prove ongoing activities without paying for further courses.

Anonymous participant 664 There were DTV promotions organised by TAT and presented by a Consultant in Chiang Mai yesterday. Part of the Digital Nomads week in Chiang Mai.

Anonymous participant 664 Reccomending it was the best option ie if you are a remote worker apply for that option.

@Golden ***

I have said from the beginning it is the best option 1) Easier to extend in country 2) if border checks on activities are implemented you just show you are working remotely. No need to book and pay for more SP courses etc

@Eirik **********

Due to the ongoing tensions between Cambodia and Thailand it might not be the best place to apply for DTV right now. Not the highest priority for the Embassy

@Guillermo ********

Yesterday they were def pushing Workaytion over SP.

@Paul *******

One of the reasons I went to was to discuss option. No decision yet. We discussed LTR and BOI Smart S too as a few others are considering that as 1) They might want to work with Thai Business 2) Tax benefits

Anonymous participant 406 Numbers were not forthcoming. I asked about total numbers and not officially available. Advice exactly as you get on here. As different embassies and Consulates have different requirements research well. Ask for advice and prepare your application well. The person first reviewing you application in all probability is local clerical hire. They are not Thai MFA people. Those make the decision but the document checks are done first. This is the case in most embassies I know for most countries though. Clarity in your application is key. As for funds it was mentioned a personal account with normal transactions looks best. Depositing 500k into an empty account and letting it just sit there is not a good look

Anonymous participant Strqnge for Singapore as they are seen as a very efficient embassy. I worked for a global Japanese company and all foreign staff for Thailand sent to Singapore for their "B". I suggested. Applicants would get a pack of documents sorted and labeled with coloured stickies on it just to hand over. 2 days later the B

@Dom *******

I was at 2 official DTV events yesterday promoting the DTV. They were definately pushing the Workaytion route.