Fly from BKK or DMK to whichever country you want and then come back.

I went to Phu Cuoc island Vietnam from BKK round-trip flight was around 4400 baht. Visa exempt entry, stayed a couple nights to explore and came back. Hotels were super cheap too.

No. Only official dependents - spouse, children, etc can get DTV for dependent.

I am not sure what you are asking... are you referring to the initial entry to Thailand or asking about a 180 day extension after you have already been in Thailand for the first 180 days?

To get the initial 180 day stamp there isn't normally a requirement to show funds again when you enter.

Most people do a border bounce rather than trying to get an extension. Much easier

@Conny *********

which location? And you have DTV?

Give proof / receipts to show where your money came from. They don't want money laundering or illegal money and that you have an ongoing source of income to support yourself

Here is what I did and it works great

Kept the SIM from my home country to be able to keep my number, texts, ability to do banking, etc.

I also went to AIS store here in Thailand. I got the prepaid monthly plan with their fastest speed, 100gb per month for 399 baht per month. Just took passport for ID and I think I also took condo lease agreement but I don't think it is necessary. They installed the eSIM.

They have cheaper plans available but I wanted the fastest 5g speed

I put the Thai eSIM as the main with the American Sim running on backup in roaming mode.. This allows the daily data to flow through the Thai Sim but if I get a call or text on my US number it still comes through.

Anonymous participant 860 your friend is with Bangkok Bank and he has a DTV visa (and the bank knows which visa)? Wow, then he is exceptionally lucky and rare. Read all the other comments....

Anonymous participant 860 nope. Not doing this anymore

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

I have purchased a car here and got a Thai driver's license with DTV. It is the 2 year version. I have heard that I might not be able to get the 5 year version when I renew it though (only the 2 year version again)

Bank account is biggest issue.

And the other is you need to leave every 180 days (or do the extension which is not fun). But if you leave the country occasionally anyway this one doesnt matter

Another difference is with DTV you are allowed to work remotely.