The six-month validity stamp in your new passport likely reflects the current entry period allowed under your DTV visa (180 days per entry) rather than the full five-year validity of the visa itself. This is standard for DTV holders, as each entry allows up to 180 days of stay, after which you must either extend or leave and re-enter Thailand.
You’re not supposed to apply more than 3 months from expected entry date, but in actuality you can come and go when you please during the five year term.
Correct, OP doesn’t get it. He misunderstands the purpose of the DTV visa which is to help promote the tourist industry and economy at-large. Border-bounce every 180 days and you’re good.
Hi Danish, based on the official DTV guidelines, your qualifying income must be considered foreign-sourced—that is, it should ideally be paid by a foreign employer and deposited in a non-Thai account, even if later converted to THB. If your company transfers you and pays you directly in THB through a local cost center, that income could be interpreted as local, which might complicate your DTV application. I recommend obtaining clear documentation (such as a work certificate or detailed employment letter) that explicitly states your income originates from a foreign entity, or that your salary is remitted to a Canadian account. For personalized advice tailored to your unique situation, please consult a reputable agency or an expert immigration lawyer who specializes in Thai visas.