@Sara ********

he's asking whether the Spanish Consulate in Thailand will take only take visa applications from those with residency in Thailand, as it isn't clear if DTV would be considered enough to be considered a resident for that consulate. Legitimate question. It isn't unusual for consulates for countries to only take visa applications from residents of the consular area.

@John *********

Not considered income if the source of funds is: inheritance, gift, selling possessions (generally not considered income in most countries), and in some countries, alimony payments, child support payments, healthcare benefits, among other categories.

@John *********

Savings doesn't have to be income. If you had USD or GBP saved in your bank account prior to 2024, how is that considered taxable income, if you accumulated that prior to /24? Especially if the savings was not in an interest-earning account, but rather in a checking or current account that did not earn any interest, and is purely unspent money (principal)?

@Bunny ****

I assume most people using fast track are impatient, not hoping that it avoids scrutiny.

If it changes back to 30 days, and your goal is to stay 90 days, just apply for a single entry 60 day tourist visa in advance of travel, and apply for the usual 30 day extension once in Thailand, granting a total of 90 days.

Are you sure you need it? Immigration queue times seem to have dropped dramatically in the past couple of months compared to last year. Most people seem to report no more than 15 minute or so waits, unlike the 3 hours in the past.

Join the groups for that visa, where you'll find plenty of advice about it Thailand Elite Visa Q&A Group and Thailand Privilege Members Group (formerly Elite Visa)

@Jacob *****

not all all surprised you got denied after 3 visa exempt entries with extensions each time, and staying out of the country only a few weeks. They are really cracking down hard on this type of stay history.

@Nigel *************

he updated his post since my comment and others who commented similarly. The original post didn't have all those details.

Hard to give correct advice if you don't explain the reason for the denial