It's posts like this that highlights how this is going to backfire and massive changes for entering/re-entry and meeting the requirements will be made

@Ručman **********

when getting the yearly extension your TM.30 must show/have an expiry date that matches your rental contract ending. Example contract states 1st June 2025, TM.30 Check out date must also say 1st June 2025. If you rental contract ends 1st June 2025 but your TM.30 check out date is say 2nd February 2025 they will make you file a new TM.30 (this is how I understand the post)

You might want to check with your local immigration if they will accept the 12 month method without an affidavit from your embassy, and some now will only accept the 12 month 40k deposits method if you are working inside Thailand.

@John *********

I used piggyback as it was the only term I could think of that is fitting, however an argument can be made for both cases.

@Tamara *****

there are 3 pathways, remote working, soft "power" ("" because can't remember the exact terminology and might be the wrong word) and spousal/child. Regardless of which way you obtain it the visa is the same. So you will be able to work online legally so long as it doesn't involve Thai companies or citizens

@Tamara *****

yeah, you're not going to get employed or be able to find a job in Thailand in those industries, I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure they are restricted jobs.

The only way you would feasibly be able to get into those sorts of jobs (if I'm correct in them being restricted) is by starting a company in Thailand which is another ball game altogether and can be a complete minefield to navigate and requires some serious equity to invest. Even on the off chance they aren't restricted however, employment is unlikely as you will not find somewhere that will happily pay you the required salary for meeting the requirements to obtain a work permit.

Realistically, your option is your partner gets a DTV, you piggyback off it and get your own DTV once theirs is granted and either convert to online workshops and events or change to an industry you have skills and qualifications in that is not restricted or highly unlikely to find employment in.

Nope, you have to be working in Thailand with a work permit and paying taxes. Since you are prohibited from work for a company in Thailand, you can't get a work permit thus you cannot meet the requirements for PR.

You might want to expand on what field you are self-employed in as it could expand or even limit your options.

As for your partner, their best bet is probably looking into the new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), which both you and your child could piggyback off once obtained, which would allow you to come to Thailand, find a job (if possible) and switch visa to a non-b.

@Bob *********

yup, been told by several different IOs I know that on both re-entry and extensions you will need to show proof of funding and an itinerary.

And you have EDC in Phuket for the first time (in Thailand) next year...