I'm Canadian (Thai wife) .....I do 6 months Thailand, 6 months Canada (may to Oct) and it's perfect. I'm in Toronto but spend most of summer in cottage country and the weather May to Oct is much nicer than any time of year in Thailand. Obviously it's nice to escape Canadian winter but it's just as nice to escape the sweltering heat and humidity. BTW I'm on a DTV and it's perfect!

In Bangkok you can find pretty much anything, though it might be quite pricey.

I think anyone applying for DTV under "soft power" should confirm by email with the embassy prior to e-visa submission that in fact the chosen soft power activity will qualify. Unfortunately this DTV was very poorly conceived and now Thai immigration is trying to put the toothpaste back in the tube.

Kasikorn bank has terrible exchange rates

is a good deal. Canada =

Instead of opening a business, have you considered remote work? Then you would qualify for a DTV.

Hi, there is a very helpful forum on the I have obtained 2 visas for my GF, she now has a 10 year multi-entry visa. Learned a lot from the forum, first visa app failed. After the failed attempt I wrote my MP and he provided a reference letter.

@Gary *******

op was asking about BKK not Phuket.

Anonymous participant 191 op was asking about BKK

Fast track is a waste of money.....it might save you 10-15 minutes in immigration but then add 10-15 minutes waiting for your bags.