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@Andi **********
Vientiane, Laos is also walk-in. You pay for the application, whether it's successful or not.
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@Oliver *******
Yes, of course that's another incentive. But, no question, they want people to take up long term rental contracts, even if they're "not working" and only in Thailand for a 5 Year dental appointment! 🙄
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@Greg *******
OK. Thanks for setting me straight. Good to get an opinion from the inside.
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@Greg *******
It's part of the incentive. Did you think I meant they'd fill every empty condo in Bangkok with DTVers?! Sorry for the confusion.
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They're making it easy because there are so many unoccupied condo units nationwide. It's a big problem. The DTV is just a smokescreen to get people into those units. That's why the DTV barrier to entry is low. The Thai government do not care what your reason is, although they have to at least make it look half legitimate.
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You can always just buy a flight reservation to cover yourself. I've used onwardflight a few times. It cost $14, and you get a legit booking/flight code. It covers you for 48 hours, so buy on the day off your entry flight. Last time I entered Thailand I was stopped at passport control, and I having this fugazi booking saved me.
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I just applied for the DTV in Vietiane, Laos as a self employed private tutor.

I provided tax returns as proof of self employment.

He asked for a work contract, which I did not have. I got the feeling my application will be rejected on that grounds. I'll find out on Tuesday.