@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.

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

I don't think so. They aren't the IRS. You could have made that money selling drugs to school children. As long as it's properly deposited on a bank account in your name for 3 months, they will be happy. Some ask for 6 months and some movement. I never heard about people questioning the source. Could be in inheritance. Heck, even a loan from a friend is okay as long as he trutsts you the money long enough to let it sit for 3+ months. Of course you should not show the statement that says 'loan to my buddy for his DTV' that might raise some flags. 🤣

So to sum up: you were unable to provide bank statements clearly showing 500.000 baht in any currency? Also no 'sponsor letter' from your company guaranteeing that amount?

That application was the silliest waste of money I have seen here in a long time.

Of course it will be difficult to save up to 500k with a 25k job. Most people on DTV have better paying jobs. Or at least they had them in the past and were able to save or invest wisely back then. The embassies don't care much about your current pay, they mostly care about the 500k in the bank. If you don't have those, there's no point applying in Indonesia.

If you don't mind paying for a MuayThai gym, softpower DTV seems your best option. Check with the consulate of choice if your 'portfolio' qualifies BEFORE paying the application fee. Crypto typically does not. Cash is strongly preferred, but some may accept other asset classes. I you continue training there, extension for another 180 days is doable for 1.900 THB.

Every 360 days you will need to leave, but you seem active and curious, so that trip probably won't bother you.

@Vitaly *******

this isn't the first post about Chiang Mai asking weird questions to DTV holders. Me personally, no problems in BKK. I would argue they are more professional.

This is another incident of weird things happening with Chiang Mai immigration to DTV holders. See other posts about them asking for proof of funds for a repeat DTV entry. I think the folks there have some misunderstanding about their role in the immigration process.

Maybe a sign for DTV holders not to book international flights to Chiang Mai?

@Tim **********

sometimes it might make sense to start from scratch with a new registration if the old one got corrupted.

@Carlos ********

where do you see that Moreta is now free? They're still trying to sell me the "gold" package (monthly fee) to lower the transaction fee to 1,5%.

Doesn't work with my Thai shopee-account. Doesn't work with private QR receivers.

I'd say it's pretty usesless for me.

Anonymous participant 941 Shopee doesn't work for me. It seems they have old accounts and new accounts. New accounts can't even pay via QR code and Moreta pay. Lazarda is pretty easy with international debit cards.

Me as well, please.