Not to hijack this thread but I'm wondering what are people doing about the whole 180 days? Are y'all just spending 6 months out of the year in different countries to avoid taxation? Having said that the DTV doesn't seem all that tbh. Isn't it pretty easy to just get 60 days + 30 day extension twice per year?? I'm talking about avoiding taxes if you stay longer than 6 months do you just pay up??

@Terrence ********

The problem is the timer to be a tax resident doesn't restart as I learned recently from these forums. That means anyone staying for over 6 months in a calendar year will pay tax. It actually sucks

So in order to avoid becoming a tax resident one has to spend 6 months out of the country every year??

@Jonathan ******

DTV is way better, 5 years multiple entries. Some people get their DTV with 1 or 3 months Muay Thai classes, or 1 dentist visit, it's even possible with going to concerts lol idk why the government didn't focus more on people taking 1+ years of learning Thai lol. To me it makes sense if a foreigner wants to learn the language it makes it easier to adapt and stay in Thailand for good.

@Jonathan ******

That's the answer I've been looking for as well. Out of all the possible activities in Thailand I'd rather do Thai language. Some people have successfully done it so it CAN be done but I'd also like to know what schools can help out with the DTV.

@Da ***

If I fly out and come back which is what I plan to do, is it the same as a border run? I'll just get a stamp for another 180 days?

@Da ***

ok thanks that's easy then. I meant like what about after the visa is approved or when getting an extension?

It doesn't have to be in a Thai bank right? Also how long does the $ have to be in there?

There have been success stories so YES it can be done but most will say no which is not true. Gotta do more research to see how others did it.

@Romain ***

what if ladyboy🤔😅