Congrats! You had to interview? What did they ask you? Was it same like US visa interview questions? Also what did you show for your accommodation in Thailand? I here some places are asking for long term rental agreement.

@Radost *************************

How high are you? I want to know where you get your stuff from just so I know to avoid purchasing anything from there. I clearly said that he needs to setup his own Thai company to be able to work legally with a work permit (even if that is just doing freelancing).

Same happened with me. I applied to my nearest embassy under workcation/remote worker category. My application was not accepted as they wanted me to provide an invitation letter from a Thai Company/Gurantor. They would only accept the application for Thai soft power related purposes. I returned home and I emailed them asking what are the exact requirements and they did 180 degree and said my documents were enough to apply under workcation category and I can apply. I was utterly confused. I travelled 8hrs from my home to visit the Embassy with proper documents but was rejected, but on email they are telling me my documents were all good and I can apply. How is this possible? They just make up their own rules on their whim. I just gave up, and will probably apply later from Laos or Cambodia.

I would suggest you to consult a business lawyer. As far as I know, if you want to legally do freelancing, then that would require you to setup your own company and add the new company onto your existing work permit. You don't need to have two work permits. Once you have setup the company and all, just go to the labor office with required documents, pay the fees and they'll add the second company onto your existing work permit, allowing you to work legally for your own company and pay taxes on it.

Songkhla and Hat Yai in the south are also a good option. But you won't find many tourists here and not many people will speak English here. Can be difficult making or finding friends and can be lonely in the long run. But it has nice beaches and is quite with all the modern amenities that you would need. Prices are cheap and the south Thailand cuisines are delicious.

@Bryan *****

It’s already very controversial visa. We just need a couple of bad news of foreigners on DTV getting into conflict with a Thai for this visa to be scrapped off. In my opinion this visa will be discontinued by the mid quarter next year. Specially since this visa was also launched during the previous government, which has been replaced since with a new Prime Minister.

1. The paid invoices that you sent to your clients is also accepted.

2. Download a sample Employment Letter (make sure to edit the details). Send it to your client and request him to sign it. Make sure the letter states that you're free to work for the client remotely from any location. Upload the scanned copy of this document. Explain to your client that you need this document for Visa application.

Embassy might also ask for your client's company registration documents. I think it'll be better if you can secure that too before hand.

3. They don't accept Investment accounts. The required fund needs to be in a bank account under your name. Only upload your bank account statement.

@Oliver *********

Yes, that category is the easiest one to qualify for LTR visa. Other categories are very limited and specific.

Congrats. Under what category did you get the LTR visa? Wealthy Retiree?

Unpopular opinion, but I would say do not be afraid to buy a house. As long as you're buying the house to live in it (and not purely for investment and price speculation), you can go ahead and buy a house in Thailand. However, you do need to understand the Thai laws and seek a lawyer to advice you on how to protect your rights legally.

In the event of divorce, you're legally entitled to 50% of the property, i.e, your ex-wife can't just evict you of your property (as long as you have the right visa to stay in Thailand, your marriage visa expires as soon as you get a divorce). You both have the option to either sell the property and divide the proceedings . But the issue arises when one of the partner (usually the Thai wife and her relatives) doesn't want to sell the house. Hence, you need a Usufruct Contract and a pre-nup agreement. Talk to your lawyer and have an agreement drafted where you both agree to sell the house upon divorce and also what happens to the property (and to the personal assets) in the event where one of the partner dies, i.e, what'll happen if your wife dies and what'll happen if you die.

Don't leave anything unto luck. Every scenario needs to be considered and taken into account and an agreement needs to be drafted and legalised. Believe it or not, more often than not it'll be your wife's family and relative that'll try screwing you up.