@Sam ********

Because many DTV visa holders were already working illegally in Thailand, and now they want to legitimize their living in Thailand with a short, two-week coarse DTV visa and continue working illegally in Thailand. Thai immigration did not think of all the scammers who are not able to find jobs or earn a decent living in their home countries and will soon devise plans to legitimize their illegal work in Thailand with DTV visas. The rule applies here also. 80 are dubious applicants,, and 20% are genuine applications.

@Alessandro ********

I know it just indicates the quality of the DTV visa holders, maybe?

OMG, people have lost their common sense, and reading interpretation tests since this visa was announced.

I think it depends on the embassy. Some embassies want the most recent, and some want a few months starting from the most recent. You have to post a specific embassy you want to apply to, and then only people can give what their requirements are for that embassy. Asking questions is an art that can lead to good answers. It's all common sense.

Borrow money to top up your UIK account to 500K. Why do you have to send it to Thailand?

@Cliff ********

why are concerned if they ask for documentation during extension. Are you afraid that you won't be able to provide.

@Charles *********

That is not possible as of now.

@Charles *********

for soft power you need to pay additional money. If you're pursuing hobbies or learning, maybe soft power is ok. Otherwise, why spend additional money just for the visa?

Everything through email.

Just form a company, declare yourself as the manager, and give yourself a salary. But prepare the documents and don't send them unless they ask for them. That is my plan for next year, in April, when I will be in the US.