I just met with them in person regarding a LTR visa. Very good. They aren’t trying to talk you into an approach that is illegal just because it easier.
At the same time they also won’t take your assignment for a visa without verifying you would qualify
Question: can you get a retirement visa AND still work as a digital nomad?
I am over 55, have more than enough to meet the economic requirements but I am in discussions about working on contract 10-20 hrs a week.
I looked at the other visa option but I don’t have the history of the funds coming and/or I don’t plan to pull those funds (other than 800k baht ) for the visa into the country
Look in the mirror. If you look like you have no money you will be asked more questions
I don’t get much grief now but traveling to the Europe when I was younger I was grilled. I suspect it’s similar in Asia as I wasn’t asked for anything on most of my trips last year (
You might also need to show you have a place to stay (it’s not consistent) and sometimes a return ticket out but the return ticket is more often requested by the agent checking you into your flight from the departure country