@Brandon ***********

OK. Thank you. I think I'd prefer to fly to other countries in Asia to visit for a few weeks at a time rather than doing doing Border runs anyway.

@Brandon ***********

yep, seems like it's already getting sketchy. Gonna just go with the O. Maybe look into the DTV depending on what they consider a 'digital nomad' and 'freelancer'. Hopefully it's pretty broad.

And for clarification...if I'm on an exemption and I fly in and out instead of doing a land border run, is there still a limit on reentries in a year or if you fly it's not limited. Saw that in another forum so wondering if you can confirm that.

Yea, but at least after 2 years, I could be more sure if I want to permanently move to Thailand. I've pretty much given up on jumping through all the OA hoops. I'm anxious to see what the new visas entail when they go into effect on the 1st. That DTV sounds kind of interesting. I also like the 90 days total you can get with the exemption.

@Sean ********

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@Bob *********

I read that it had passed through parliament and the King had signed off on it.

@Brandon ***********

Ah. I went last Sept/ Oct and it rained darn near everyday. I guess that was low season. I actually liked it. Have you seen the just announced changes in the visas? Looks promising, especially the DTV. Gotta find out what constitutes a 'digital nomad', but that might more beneficial than a Non O...no 12 month lease required, you're ok to travel around Thailand. Looking forward to seeing more details.

@Chris ***

If they are from a country with a tax treaty with Thailand and paying taxes in their home country, no taxes due in Thailand, from what I've read.

The rules just changed! That DTV visa looks pretty enticing unless I'm missing something. 180 days + 180 days for up to 5 years! Allows you to travel around Thailand and perhaps not be locked into a 12 month lease? Hopefully it's that easy and anyone can qualify as a digital nomad. Fingers crossed.

@Stuart ********

Hi Stuart. What exactly constitutes a digital nomad? Can anyone use this visa? It's seems to be more attractive than a retirement visa at first glance...180 days + 180 days. Is it that simple or am I missing something? The thing I didn't like about the retirement visa is having to have a signed lease for a year. I would rather move from Bangkok, Phuket, Pattaya, Chaing Mai, etc, every few months.

@Declan *********

from what I'm reading, 60 day exemption on arrival with a 30 day extension, for a possible 90 days consecutive.