You clearly didn’t read my initial comment. I’m not affirming anything. I’m simply suggesting caution. You’re the one claiming there is, and will be, no check for people. Non-immigrants visa are renewed yearly with immigration but some are still subject to checks. Betting on a zero check for the DTV is a dangerous one; mostly when some are going to use it for 5 years without visiting immigration at all. That’s no different from those who confidently said opening/maintaining a bank account would be easy for DTV holders, as if they were holding a crystal ball. "Your ED with no issue" is indeed very anecdotal when reading recent news.

@Dany *******

Well, congrats on renewing your DTV, but 99% of applicants don’t, because they can’t meet the relevant immigration requirements. Do Non-immigrant have the choice to not show documents to renew their visa?! No, they don't. How can you guarantee these visas won’t be subject to checks then? You’re focusing on two non-immigrant visas that are barely checked at the border, while others such as ED visas are scrutinized much more closely. Mine was Non-B and I got checked as well.

You need to consider the bigger picture, not just the examples that support your argument. These are different visas with different requirements, and understanding them gives you a broader idea of what you can expect from immigration that’s my point.

If you read me carefully, I’m not confirming anything; I’m simply advising caution.

@Dany *******

I'm not specifically talking about proof of finances. But thanks for your comment. People on marriage and retirement face yearly scrutinity when renewing their visa with bank balance to be maintained for months plus random visits from immigration; that's definitely stricter than the DTV.

@Allan *************

Exactly. No requirement but also nothing saying you don't need to show anything. IO discretion.

I would say the best approach is to check how other visas are handled what is required, for whom, and what kinds of crackdowns are being enforced. The DTV is relatively new and was backed by the former government, which left only a couple of months ago. You can’t rely on temporary trends or on the experiences of people who have entered only a small number of times. It’s important to balance the risks. I’ve made numerous entries on another visa before eventually being randomly checked and required to show the relevant documents. Checks can happen based on targeting, but also at random. Will your documents be checked? Possibly yes there may be no formal requirement, but there is also nothing stating that you won’t be asked to show them. IO have full discretion on entries. That’s Thailand.