@Christopher ********

Oh, they most definitely would be able to find out. Also, when the officer asks you "what are you here doing under the DTV?" the reply will be what? If you say cooking classes, he may or may not want proof. If the reply is remote work, he may or may not want proof....it doesn't mean you fly under the radar of some DTV status. The DTV is just a glorified tourist visa. There is really nothing different except you had to prove an interest in staying longer than the current 60 day exemption. If an officer is suspicious of someone abusing the tourist visa they can question you, and ask your intentions. If you keep coming in and out for up to 5 years on the DTV, you can bet they will ask what your intentions are and to prove that you still qualify. Just because the visa is valid doesn't mean they are obliged to let you in and it's smooth sailing. I think we all have this ideology that we can book a cooking class and stay 5 years in the kingdom...it's simply will not be the case in actual practice. Imagine how ridiculous that is that a visa for a dentist appointment gives you 5 years...too good to be true? Yes. I mean, don't get me wrong, Im applying as a freelancer. Can I stay 5 years? Apparently, yes. BUT I will be very sure to have all my evidence each time I return and be able to prove that I still qualify.

@Roberto ********

It still doesnt change my comment about taxes. We are small fish. Digital nomads, people doing muay Thai classes, whatever...its all the same.

@Chao ****

A tourist visa gives you 60+30 so not sure what dental apt takes more than 90 days. Remember visa's in Thailand are aligned with your intention. Get the visa that suits your intention and reason for being here. If you're trying to game the system to get a 5 year visa for a dentist appointment, that isn't it's intention and they will be sure to make sure you are on the right visa if you need to extend or deal with immigration.

Why not just save money and do it on a tourist visa ?

@Roberto ********

no one said it was. There are three categories. Your comment has nothing to do with the topic being replied about.

@Brendon ***********

prove me wrong.

@Brendon ***********

you do have to do 90 day reporting for Ed visa.

@Brendon ***********

All immigrations would say the exact same thing though.

@Brendon ***********

Thai immigration. It’s the law. It’s not a new thing.

@Jason ********

do some research and learn first before making incorrect and misleading statements. The TM47 (aka 90 day reporting) is required under immigration law for all foreigners.