@Elías *******

I have not met any DTV visa holders, but from their posts, 80% seem to be here for tax evasion.

Thai IOs know that the foreigners who live in Thailand year-round are just desperate foreigners who cannot survive with their meagre in their home country. So, they have to come to Thailand for survival, and sometimes they even work illegally because nobody in their home country will hire them. Soon, they will find out DTV visa holders staying in Thailand year round to avoid paying taxes. We have to wait and see what measures they will take in the future.

Anonymous participant That is even more suspicious, indicating you're working illegally in Thailand. Can have grave consequences in the future if audited; if not you're scot-free. Stealing is not a problem as long as you're not caught.

@Andy ***********

I'm also contemplating next July. I may take the dental implant route or remote work route. Have not decided yet.

Recently read LAOS is easy, three days. Maybe I should make a trip to Laos and meet with my ex sugar baby in Laos. 😂 And also get the DTV.

Good post, thanks

@Andriy ******

@Thomas *******

He must pay both the income tax and the full FICA taxes, including the employer's portions.

Anonymous participant Do you get an ATM card that you can use to withdraw money from ATM machines? If so, it will qualify. For example, Charles Schwab and Fidelity Checking accounts qualify, but their investment accounts don't qualify even if the money is in cash (SPAXX) because there is no ATM card for their SPAXX account.

The forum is not only to celebrate your achievement in getting the DTV but also to share your experience with others for their benefits. While posting, one should post the following at least: 1. passport nationality; 2. embassy where applied. 3. Documents supplied 4. Time taken 5. DTV category.

@Andi **********

Self employed in the US has to pay income taxes + double the amount of FICA (SS + Medicare) taxes on their incomes. Many try not to report income generated from something they consider to be a hobby.