@Sefton *******

That’s a good point — having trading history or payroll definitely strengthens an application.

From what I’ve seen though, for DTV it’s not always strictly required if the applicant can clearly show financial stability, relevant experience, and a legitimate business setup.

But yeah, adding some activity early (like invoices or payroll) is a smart move to reduce risk 👍

Hey,

Congrats on taking the step to start your own company — that’s a big move.

Regarding the DTV (Destination Thailand Visa), the key thing to understand is that approval is not based on having an active company with revenue yet, but rather on whether you meet the eligibility criteria and can demonstrate financial stability and a legitimate purpose.

From your situation, you actually have several strong advantages:

• 15+ years of professional experience in IT consultancy

• A high previous salary (200k+ THB/month)

• Significant savings in a Thai bank account

• A clear intention to continue working remotely or build a business

For the DTV, what matters most is:

Proof of funds – Typically around 500,000 THB (or equivalent). Your savings already cover this.

Professional background – Your 15 years in IT consultancy strongly supports your credibility.

Intent / activity – Even if your company is new and has no revenue yet, you can position it as:

A consulting business

Remote service provider

Freelance/independent work setup

You don’t need active clients at the moment, but it helps to show:

• A company registration (even new)

• A simple business plan or service offering

• Possibly a portfolio, LinkedIn, or past client references

💡 Important:

Thai immigration is generally looking for low-risk applicants who can support themselves and won’t seek local employment. You clearly fit that profile.

So in short:

👉 Yes — your experience + savings + professional background can absolutely be enough, even without current income yet.

If you want to strengthen your application further, I’d recommend:

• Preparing a short business overview document (1–2 pages)

• Listing your services and target clients

• Showing past work or achievements

• Keeping your bank balance clearly above the required threshold

If you’d like, I can help you structure the business description or documents to make your application stronger.

Best of luck — you’re actually in a solid position for this.

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Submit the combination: Chase + Marcus + CDs. Here's why:

Chase shows the $35K paycheck hitting every month — that's the income source, which embassies need to see.

Marcus/Ally shows the stable $32K average savings — proving liquid funds.

CDs ($200K) are a powerful asset worth including as a supporting letter/statement.

The one dip to $12K in Chase is totally fine once reviewers can see the money flowed out to savings/investments — that's smart financial behavior, not a red flag.

A short cover letter explaining the transfer pattern between accounts removes any ambiguity.

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