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QUESTIONS

What is the current status of border crossings into Thailand and how are expats impacted?

28 comments

6 months ago

Why are the Cambodian borders closed until further notice?

29 comments

5 months ago

What are the implications of the new visa exempt entry restrictions in Thailand?

144 comments

18 days ago

COMMENTS

Can I apply for the DTV visa from Thailand and return to activate it?

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You travel outside of Thailand to the location of the consulate you wish to use, apply there and remain there until the process completes. You can't apply from inside Thailand

8 days ago

What bank statements do I need to provide for my DTV application from Sri Lanka?

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They want to see full statements for full months not partial months

8 days ago

How can I manage my visa situation after resigning from my teaching job in Thailand?

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As of what date did/will you stop working? That is the date your extension of stay becomes invalid and the date you must leave Thailand. You must cancel both before leaving. As said above you are on a Non-B not a Non-O, the only way you can work as a teacher on a Non-O is if you were married to a Thai.

8 days ago

Is professional athlete training in Thailand considered 'foreign talent' for application purposes?

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If you can find an approved training facility to support your application

8 days ago

What are the consequences if a Thai airport officer denies your visa upon arrival?

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Next flight home at your expense

8 days ago

Could my US employer be viewed as having a Permanent Establishment in Thailand while I work on a DTV?

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Anonymous participant there is such a rule but usually it requires that you either interact with Thai entities or clients inside Thailand. The DTV expressly says you can do neither of those things. For more information check the DTA between your country and Thailand

8 days ago

Could my US employer be viewed as having a Permanent Establishment in Thailand while I work on a DTV?

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Anonymous participant I don't think you need to do that, particularly if the company you work for has no presence in Thailand. Just apply as a remote worker with permission to work remotely from Thailand doesn't impinge on the company in the slightest

8 days ago

What should I know about applying for the DTV Soft Power visa in Thailand, specifically regarding financial requirements and potential rejection reasons?

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If its your parents providing the finance they should be able to provide a sponsorship letter but they may also need to show the money in their account

8 days ago

Could my US employer be viewed as having a Permanent Establishment in Thailand while I work on a DTV?

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@Toni ******

but that's irrelevant. The question was if someone working remotely for a foreign company created a de facto thai entity. It doesn't. The companies you refer to already have a Thai entity

8 days ago

Could my US employer be viewed as having a Permanent Establishment in Thailand while I work on a DTV?

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@Toni ******

I suspect the companies you mention already have Thai entities and pay tax in Thailand. Not really the question

8 days ago