William Boyc I had similar questions which you posted, costs of a one year Muay Thai vs the border bounce, or a vacation to other SEA cities, and what will be acceptable for the cooking classes, as I would not want to risk my baht application fee . Yes , if someone could show denials of the DTV , it would be helpful

@William *****

I would guess so

I would also want to know about applying the DTV using the soft options instead of the remote work..

My only option is the 'soft' route too , so I would like to know more ... TIA

@Jennifer *****

what a load of nonsense ! , and were they Thai or Singaporean staff ? Thanks again and do let me know where you will be applying and if you know how I can use the ' soft power ' category instead of the first one for remote work . TIA

@Barry ******

may I know the Muay Thai gym name . thank you

@Jennifer *****

really?? Singaporean not eligible? What was the bs story they told you

@Andrew ******

watch video done by your fellow Canadian, Chris , with his Retired Working 4 You, ' truth about the DTV ' in which he interviewed the Thai Foreign Affairs officer

@Rob ******

a recent video done by RW4U , Chris and the Foreign Affairs person in charge , was interviewed. This is what it was said .. visa valid for 5 years , each stamp in , when you arrive , is a fresh 180 days . You can do this as oftentimes as you need , within the 5 years. Means, if you travel out of Thailand within the 180 days and come back in , you get a new stamp for a fresh 180 days . And , should you not travel out and your 180 days is ending , get a 180 days extension ( for a total of 360 days ,at the local immigration office for 1900 baht) . You will have to get out , border bounce or travel, at end of this 360 days . When you get back into Thailand, a new fresh stamp for 180 days is given again , as long as your DTV is valid. It's not based on calendar year , but a revolving system of 180 days each time you reenter the country . No fees collected when you reenter , and get stamped for the fresh 180 days . The fee for the DTV is baht . Watch the video for more information.. Retired Working 4 You ,' the truth about the new DTV visa ' on you tube ...

@Michael *******

likewise. hoping t will be soon