@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.

@Jim *******

So it isn't as specific as they make it sound on the site? I thinking an FBI check or State Police certified only, not my city or county, and it said something more official sounding than just my Dr. He would do that easily. That the prob, don't want to chance doing the easy thing and get denied and back to square 1. I envy all of you that have done it.

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

I think I'll look into the FB groups too. I've seen some nice Air BBs online but lots of people warn against then also, saying the pics aren't exactly what you'll get. May try one for a few days, and if it's legit, book it for a month a 2. When is low season? And could you recommend a good Thai medical insurance company. Thanks.

@Jim *******

The wording on the evisa site makes it more difficult than just going to the police and just a Dr. Read the requirements. I wish it was as easy as you said it was! I called the State Highway Patrol today because others had said they got one from the Illinois and Washington HP, but mine said I I had to call the FL Dept of Law Enforcement, and the number she gave me was disconnected.🤦🏻‍♂️ Not sure what you meant about the interest unless you were referring to the interest you would be losing by taking from my high yield account and put into a 0% Thai account, buy the answer is $91.67 per month. I'm about to just give up and get the O in Thailand or the METV. It wasn't the interest I was worried about losing, it was more that I'm not sure I will want to stay in Thailand for good, and with the OA, I could give it a try for a year or two and then transfer the money. What would happen if you get the retirement visa and transfer the money then leave after let's say 10 months and I go back home and pull the money back? Would I get red flagged or just have to repeat the process next time I want to come back, or would they even let me apply for the retirement Visa again?

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

yes, that was the one I was going to get, but the other had the advantage of justbahiwing the money in a US account and u get a possible 2 years out of it. The non O does seem much easier and will probably be the one I go for, unless opting for the 90 days METV. 90 days and a run to Manila, the back to Thailand for 90 and a run to Japan...so next issue is hopefully finding some short term condo rentals, as most owners seem to prefer a year lease. Any thoughts on that? Thanks for the replies.