Thanks for the reply, the context is helpful.

I'm sorry your company is having to deal with this, but wouldn't it be a bit more reasonable to bring a civil lawsuit against him rather than pursuing criminal charges, even if the criminal charges are allowed by Thai law?

Requiring a 5 year rental contract is the Thai cultural equivalent of a Western bank saying "You're too high risk of a customer, we don't want you."

@จิมมี่ ************

5 year rental contract 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

Anonymous participant 152 That's an interesting claim, do you have a source?

Just go to Laos and use the in person interview there to your advantage. That's what I would have done if my 1st app was rejected

@John *****

i just don’t think your plan of renouncing —> stateless —> apply to be Thai plan is safe or realistic. Any lawyer would agree. There are pathways to Thai citizenship now that are easier than before apparently (thaicitizenship.com), and this would allow you to retain your US citizenship, in case you ever needed to go back to visit or wanted to use your social security. Have you thought about starting with a DTV on your US passport and giving Thailand a try for few years before making any big decision?

@John *****

Why renounce? Is it because of taxes? Look into the FEIE if you're worried about that.

Schwab, Fidelity, and Lending Club cards can be used at any atm in Thailand and you'll get the entire fee refunded

@Nick *****

I wouldn't give up on DTV if you think Thailand is the best choice for you. Try in Laos, they require an interview which can be used to your advantage. They're mainly concerned about finances, but if you login to your phone and show them you have the $ you're in good shape. You can try Philippines, but I was there for 8 months and it wasn't for me. Wouldn't recommend Manila, go there and try places like Baguio, Tagaytay, Cebu, or even Boracay.