@Luit ****************

I second that. Dangerous misinformation about the 'consecutive' part.

@Andrew *******

I'm afraid you won't understand my underlying health conditions. If you really care, look for "Toxic Mold" groups on Facebook and let them explain.

I think the people in charge of Thai Immigration are the ones who really need therapy! Look at this crazyiness. We paid good money for 5 year multiple entry visa and now folks in this group are unsure if they will even be let in, despite clear regulations.

@Andrew *******

Let me try to explain. I think there are several reasons. The most obvious one is that he's nicely set up in BKK with a condo he loves and all the gear he needs to work. So every day away from that setup is just a loss financially and in comfort.

My personal issue is that I'm very picky with accommodation. I can either camp (requires lugging gear) or live in mold-free new buildings, preferably on a high floor. Booking a random hotel is very risky and stresses me out.

Thirdly, someone might really just have a quick business meeting and legitimate reasons to return the same day.

It's hard to say. It will definitely help if you can provide staments for the entire time showing the money was as "cash" on some bank account, also if it's two or more. Moving it between bank accounts "should" not matter.

Many embassies don't like crypto and are also shy with stock. So it has to be cash in in major fiat currency. If you can prove the required amoint in cash, I'd say go for it.

If not, I would first try to contact the embassy and see how they are responding. If not responding at all, I'd rather wait until your application is bulletproof.

Also: Do you use a "visa run service" for that or can you just do it yourself? I heard many of those services charge more for DTV as you get "more days"....

Doing the extension seems to be a PIA. Especially, if you are not dilligently continuing your soft power or have excellent business records. Even then, they ask you to present ridiculous photo proofs and you are at their mercy. Unless someone knows better, I'd go for border run.

Following. With a border run you mean something like Ranong (to Myanmar) - going out an in the same day? I consinder that for myself.

I think what would be most valuable for us are people who have done it recently and post their success here.

I fear there might be some in this group trying to discourage this type of border run. As the intended way would be to fly out somewhere, stay out some time and then return. Still, I see no reason why you should not use a 5 year multiple entry visa for a same day border run.

@Jeff ******

thank you for this informative post! I was thinking of going the medical route but went for soft power instead as there are very few people posting concrete doctor recommendations.

Just chosing a random doctor often won't work as they don't understand the paperwork they should produce for a DTV application.

@Luit ****************

true, but generally good advice of Elias to check Australian companies. They might offer better terms and cover repatriation cost to Australia.

@Andi **********

thank you for the info. As with many other aspects, the handling of applications varies widely between embassies.

The official guidlines for DTV state neiter a minimum income requirement nor specify how the 500k fund must be sourced. So maybe better avoid Taipei.