@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.

I took a super cheap flight (3600) to Phu Quoc Vietnam from BKK because they have a visa exemption there for many countries, hotels at low cost, and Vietnamese food. Stayed for a couple nights to explore and came back. I spent around 7000 baht for everything 3 days/2 nights hotel, flights, food, etc

I was torn between Retirement visa and DTV and thought DTV sounded great. And it is for certain things because it is cheap, lasts 5 years, and easy to qualify for. But the negative is that it is still a tourist visa and one thing that has hit me recently is Bangkok Bank closing bank accounts. Some people say a bank account isn't needed but it sure makes life easier. One could argue that a cell phone also isn't needed but who wants to live without one??

Some might suggest retirement visas but lately I have been looking more into the LTR retirement visa or LTR for wealthy global citizens. I am leaning towards switching from DTV to LTR at this time

Anonymous participant 688 things have changed since March unfortunately

I use Nordvpn with no problems

Anonymous participant 150 please teach us the way around it at this time as it is not the same as several months ago.

Which location???

Every morning 20+ people waiting in Jomtien before it opens. Unfortunately I went later and received #59. As of 2pm they were just getting to number 14...

Going back in a few days to try again.

How does proving that you have both a savings and an ongoing income make the visa a farce???? 😂😂😂