@Stuart ********

My lady's company does it all in-country, but this is a large multinational with the right connections at immigration

Has your employer advised you to do it this way? Some companies have contacts with immigration to enable this in-country

Most immigration offices allow 30 days before. Some (such as Bangkok) allow 45 days, others (Jomtien) only 7 days

@Mark *******

DTV is a very wide-ranging visa and covers many foreigners' situations. I switched last year from non-O visa to DTV, after being on non-O for several years. The DTV is a cheaper and more flexible option for many, especially those who travel overseas a lot. What you describe as the "correct visa" depends on the individual circumstances of the applicant. The DTV has enabled many retirees and those married to a Thai to switch to a more suitable visa for their own situation, which therefore makes it the "correct" visa

I've already done it four times. Never a problem

@Wesley *******

I didn't know that. Can you get a temporary licence in Vietnam?

@Wesley *******

The Thai licence can be used in Vietnam without an IDP

@Wesley *******

Correct, but as a "tourist" you would have a licence from your home country which would be eligible for an IDP

@Mounir ****************

100,000+ baht. Yep. The DTV is 10,000 for five years.

@Mounir ****************

Who told you that crap? 😂😂😂😂