@William ******

it’s not overstay. Where was your buddy fined for a late report? I’m guessing it wasn’t at an airport?

@Milad ********

then you won’t get the visa…

It doesn’t have to be Muay Thai, there are other ‘soft power’ options.

The point is you won’t get the DTV based on your rental income, without a company and employment contract etc etc.

As you’ve been advised applying for the DTV via the soft power route is the option for you.

Thailand also has a ‘golden visa’ equivalent: Google Thailand privilege visa. Good luck

@David ***********

afaik all these ads that claim you don’t need to attend are just scams who steal your deposit 🤷‍♂️

@Tod ********

“then you log out and back in…..”

This is the bit where I get stuck - trying to find the submission I’ve just made. Why on Earth doesn’t the webpage have a drop down menu for navigation, or even just a ‘home’ button to take you back to the search page? Such poor GUI design 🫣

Alien residence card is what you get if you live/work in Korea. Does the website say you must be resident to apply there?

@Pe**

Thailand gov websites aren’t known for their accuracy, or updates. I also got an IDP 3 weeks ago. Again the DLT website says non O visa as a requirement.

People who bypass the retirement visa financials do it by under the table deals via agents. Mine was done directly by myself at the DLT. Maybe the requirements have changed for EV.

Anyway, irrelevant to the OP 😅

@Pe**

I got 5 year last renewal at bangchak DLT, bkk 👍

@Pete ******

or Elite.

@John *********

it’s a 5 year multi entry visa.

@Jim *******

right, but DTV holders have a 5 year multi entry visa for Thailand. They could live in Thailand for the full term, with visa runs. To get a uk IDP you must apply in person in the uk. That’s a big diversion to drive in Japan.

They should issue a 5 year license (after the initial 2 year) to DTV holders.