Well they can say whatever they want but it's simply not true. You just apply again in Cambodia or wherever and you'll face zero issues..

@Pete ******

Good luck trying to pay tax based on making an ATm withdrawal. An absolute bunch of nonsense and completely unenforceable. Probably made up by some illegal foreign tax adviser as well.

@John *********

Correct and apparently immigration has already stated that they won't be coming after other visa holders for tax. Not their jurisdiction anyway. Only applicable to the non B.

@Greg *****

Of course you're on a work visa. Different situation for everyone else.

@Peter *****

Good point, I don't. Actually, I sometimes carry lots of money when I leave Thailand but when I return, I have little left. That's because I spend all my money in the country I go to. I make sure I have enough left to get home. By the next day or the day after, I'll have more money again but I don't need Baht to drive myself home from Cambodia for example. I need just enough to pay for fuel, a meal and so forth and once I'm at home I can sort out the rest.

@Dca ****

A non-O normally doesn't have any remarks. If it's a marriage visa, you are eligible to get a work permit on it. Unlike with a DTV.

You can apply again in another country in any case, regardless of whether you get rejected or not. That's obvious.

If true and this nonsense continues, I think I'll go back to my marriage visa. So far, I haven't had an issue with the DTV but just saying...

@John *********

Each entry is for 180 days. It may be kinda like a tourist visa but entry should be allowed without hindrance for anyone holding this visa otherwise its a farce. Why promote a 5 year visa if you're going to treat people like they were short term visitors.

@Stefan *******

Interesting! I thought you would mention these things and I totally agree with you.

Indeed, the expat community in Thailand, although diverse, is a joke (in general). There are some good quality expats here but way too much trash, unfortunately. In Malaysia, the vast majority are good quality expats.

Agree with you on the language issue. I am fluent in Thai so no problems for me but I always have to laugh when expats live in Thailand with minimal Thai skills and claim they are integrated into the community, which is impossible without fluency in Thai. In Malaysia, English is the de facto second official language alongside Malay.