The most significant concern for Thai Airport Immigration regarding Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) holders often revolves around the legitimacy of their remote work or cultural activities and the misuse of the visa to work illegally for Thai entities.

Here are the key concerns and areas of scrutiny:

• Misrepresentation of Activities: The DTV is for remote work (for non-Thai entities) or specific "Soft Power" cultural activities (like Muay Thai or cooking classes). Immigration officials are scrutinizing DTV holders who may be:

• Falsely claiming participation in cultural courses without actually attending.

• Working for local Thai companies, which is not permitted under the DTV and requires a separate work visa and permit.

• Using the DTV as a way to reside long-term while doing unauthorized, on-the-ground work.

• Financial Scrutiny: Applicants must show proof of sufficient funds (currently 500,000 THB). There is a crackdown on fraudulent applications, including cases where applicants "rented" funds to meet the requirement. Immigration may look closely at the authenticity of financial proof.

• Past Visa History (Especially "Visa Runs"): DTV holders who previously had a history of frequent visa runs (repeatedly leaving and re-entering on short-term/visa-exempt entries) or prior overstays may face increased questioning. Officials might suspect they are using the DTV to legitimize a prior pattern of improper long-term stay.

• Proof of Remote Employment/Activity: Especially during the initial entry or re-entry, some DTV holders have been pulled aside and asked to provide evidence of their remote work (e.g., employment contract, professional portfolio, or evidence of course enrollment).

In short, the overarching concern is ensuring the DTV holder is genuinely using the visa for its intended purpose—remote work or cultural engagement—and not exploiting it to circumvent proper work permits or long-term residency requirements.

To ensure a smooth entry, DTV holders should be prepared to present:

• A valid DTV visa in their passport (and the old passport if the visa is in it).

• Proof of their remote work or cultural activity enrollment (though this may not always be requested, it's best to have it).

• Proof of sufficient funds (such as bank statements, if requested).

• Details of their accommodation and onward travel (if not staying for the full 180-day period).