@Ja *****

I am aware of my situation and have had legal advice, but thanks.

@Dennis *****

just listen to yourself and your contradictions. And then if you have the time, look up Immigration laws regarding Tourist visas, as they are basically the same worldwide regarding the activities a non-resident is allowed to perform during that stay.

The official DTV page at is very clear about the purpose of visit when applying for the DTV under Workcation.

@Dennis *****

I read it multiple times, but ask yourself why the Thai government would require an employment contract for a 5-year visa if you couldn’t work in the country.

@Donna *****

yes, and my main client will provide a statement letter, which should also help. Thanks.

@Donna *****

exactly, obviously with a Thai employer you would need a work visa, but then it would make no sense applying for this visa.

@Donna *****

imagine the lunacy of that clown thinking Thailand would specifically issue a visa for remote workers - literally stated -, to stay in the country for 5 years, request proof of contract with employer among its requirements, and then deem work in the country illegal. Foreign earned income is legally allowed under it and it’s one of the reasons it’s been such a popular visa since it came out. It gives the very wide community of remote workers in the country permission to carry out their activity. Of course no one checks anyway, but it makes the situation more sustainable.

@Dennis *****

Wrong. It allows remote workers with foreign-sourced income to work remotely in the country. Obviously, if you have a Thai employer you would need a work visa, but then a DTV wouldn’t make sense. It is literally aimed at digital nomads and other remote workers when applying as Workcation.

@Siggi ******

alright, then we can agree that you are just a moron, nothing more. Go play who’s the biggest alpha male with your buddies.

@Wannikea ********

by definition, if you apply to stay in the country to take a course and are working instead, or vice-versa, you’re lying to the authorities. Sure, you can’t still work, no one checks, but that defeats (part of) the purpose, because no one checks if you’re there with a tourist visa either.

@Wesley *******

it’s strange because you don’t know the specifics of my work. What’s a translator to you, some guy who translates a book?