@Alexander ******

there is no new rule. There is no defined limit for visa exemption entries. The immigration officer you will stand in front of will assess and decide. If you are worried get a visa

@Joe *****

take a look at some of the job sites that focus on teachers such as ajarn.com

@John ******

180 days I assume rather than 7 months, but I'm surprised you had that hassle with a DTV, just goes to show that even having a visa is no guarantee of being allowed to enter

@John ******

what sort of visa did you enter Thailand on or was it a visa exempt entry?

@Fred *****

you quote the guidelines given to immigration officers as to how to deal with persistent border bouncers. The rules do not define any limits for visa exempt entries, nor any limits for extensions other than the standard 30 days. So all one can do is take a view as to whether or not a visa is required, either that or wait and see what the immigration officer says when one stands in front of them

@Fred *****

theres nothing wrong with coming for 90 days on visa exempt, but trying to repeat that in short order is the problem. For any normal tourist that is more than enough time, then they go back home. Anything more than that is an extended stay in my view and people should get an appropriate visa.

@Jonas ************

ah the head in the sand attitude. Of course I've read the DTA that is relevant to me, it's not so complicated. I've also read relevant pieces of Thai tax law and proclamations so I understand my position.

@Mike *****

you can only qualify for a Non-O before you are married if you can do so for another reason such as being over 50 or are the parent of a Thai child for example

@Fred *****

visa exempt is intended for short term tourism. If you want to spend an extended time in Thailand get the correct visa

I thought you were applying for a Non-O based on marriage? You seem very confused on what you want to do (other than live in Thailand). So there are some things you need to consider, if you want to work remotely from Thailand then the DTV Workation option is really the only legal option open to you. You can't legally work remotely on a Non-O. To apply under Workation you will need to either show you remotely manage your property rentals (doesn't work if you use a property agent) or show you have sufficient income from your website design business. They frequently ask you to show you are registered for tax and you need to show invoices, income in your bank account erc. Plus the 500k baht of course.