@Jamie *****

He cannot apply in Singapore :-)

@Shaughn **********

I thought I had read some news recently but could not find the article. All part of the anti-scamming measures which are all over the place.

@Krusy *******

I understand - as I said, it's difficult. You could try asking as others have suggested. Which Embassy was it? Good luck

@Adam ****************

100%

Have they not just changed the rules for SIM cards very recently (If the Telco's define the DTV as a tourist visa) - need to revalidate every 60 days? Has anyone seen that

I think you phrased it well already. Just say you want to travel and see more of the country and observe and learn the culture. This you cannot do on a short term visa as you need more immersion. Good luck.

@Adam ****************

Yes you can. You can do both even on a Visa Exempt or Tourist Visa.

There was a recent thread about this. DTV you can work remotely legally. Strictly speaking on Retirement you cannot. Less visits to Immigration Office with DTV. Money not tied up in a Thai Bank if doing capital option for the O. Costs can be debated but it depends how much you travel. Full 5 year O with multiple entry permit each year cost is currently. The DTV is 10k initial plus SP if that route plus border bounces for most. The "O" is a much more established visa and is "Owned" by immigration who also own entry and extensions for both. That could lead to a speculative area which I will leave for others.

@Fitfac ****************

Yes. It is quite obvious it was rushed and all stakeholders not consulted :-)

@Fitfac ****************

My best pal is quite a senior Diplomat (Not Thai). I was telling him about the DTV. He was amazed about 2 things 1) That the MFA could create a visa and issue it without the interior depth. 2) That embassies do not have fill sight of the system and immigration history of all applicants.