@Joy ****

Just like most other posts here, maybe you did not notice until now...

@Peter **********

The retirees will be checked at the moment they apply for an extension.

@Arthur *******

There is indeed nothing additional needed, but that does not mean that the existing visa requirements suddenly stop.

You got approved for a visa for a specific use and then it is up to immigration officers to check if you comply to this.

@John ********

If you think anonymous postings are not reliable, you better can stop being a member of this group.

The majority is anonymous, and from the non anonymous most blocked their profile or just have an empty profile.

I think this specific posting perfectly fits in a trend we can see happening.

@Jirka *******

Checked by embassy does not mean that checks during real use of the visa will not be done.

@Elías *******

Regular checks does not mean that they could not concentrate these checks on a certain type of visa.

You can think of several reasons why they pay extra attention to DTV now, that does not mean they are "anti-DTV".

It is perfectly understandable that after existing a year they want to evaluate some aspects and therefore want to check how much the visa is abused.

Without checking you would not have that info.

A check in a separate room, might be because of privacy reasons.

I think in the past there were many checks on the much abused ED visa, so yes they also check other visa well known for abuses.

@Elías *******

Doing regular checks has nothing to do with an "anti-DTV" opinion, they are just doing their jobs.

Because the high abuse of DTV they might have introduced some extra checks, but as long as you are a legitimate DTV holder I think you have nothing to fear.

So not "anti-DTV" but "anti-abuse"

Looks perfectly normal to me, Immigration Officers have as a job to check incoming people complying to the rules.

This will normally only involve a small percentage, most people enter without any checks.

When there would be no checks at all, nobody would see it necessary to comply with visa requirements anymore.

Keep in mind that DTV is just a visa for tourist use.

It might not be the best to relocate a complete family.

For instance you cannot open a bank account, and when relocating you might get complications with a bank account in your previous home country.

Also most employers don't accept remote work full time whole year long.

When you need he money of selling your house for visa requirements, how are you planning to live in Thailand.

Anonieme deelnemer 698 The 500K is not meant to spend, but meant as a reserve in emergency situations.