@Chris *******

this isn't about income. It's about qualifying for the investment in Thailand part

@Andrew ******

Just be careful. I know some people who got their SCB accounts with a work permit, and then when SCB found out they stopped working, they closed the account.

@Michel *******

No, you're not paying for the visa. You are paying for the processing of the visa. Whether it's approved or not, they keep your money. No refunds. Just like everywhere in the world.

Income is not a qualification for DTV.

Having a job is not a qualification for DTV.

There are only 2 ways to qualify for DTV.

One is through a soft power activity in Thailand (Muay Thai, Thai Cooking, Medical treatment, etc).

The other is workcation, which means you are a full time remote worker and your company has specifically given you permission, in writing, to work in Thailand.

@Rene *****

yes, that's the first place I ever got a residence certificate while I was staying in an Airbnb.

@กะลาสี ****

not 45 days.

No problem at all entering if he has a visa issued from the embassy.

I think it's the best bank for foreigners, especially now that Bangkok Bank should be avoided at all costs.

@Greg ********

no, why would he? It's available from any Thai embassy that doesn't restrict visa applications to residents.

@Tony *********

I've seen multiple people say they applied for their retirement extension 45 days early in Hua Hin