@Greg *******

The Thai Education Visa (ED visa) has always been under increased scrutiny due to the rise of so-called "visa mill" schools. These institutions were facilitating visa approvals for foreigners without requiring them to attend classes, undermining the intended purpose of the visa. While the ED visa is officially approved by Thai Immigration, the misuse of this category has attracted closer attention from authorities.

On the other hand, the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) functions more as a glorified tourist visa. It is issued not by Thai Immigration but by Thai embassies or consulates abroad. Unlike the ED visa, the DTV visa permit does not include specific activity-based conditions such as attending a boxing school, freelancing, attending concerts, or undergoing medical treatments. Once granted, there are no immediate obligations or requirements to meet unless you wish to extend the visa through Thai Immigration.

However, the rules for extending a DTV will probably vary significantly depending on the immigration office you visit within Thailand. Each office may have its own interpretation of the requirements for granting an extension, leading to inconsistent and sometimes unpredictable processes.

For those unable to meet the extension requirements, border runs are often presented as a solution. This involves leaving Thailand and re-entering to secure another 180 days on a new DTV, a workaround that even some immigration officials may suggest in cases where the extension process for the DTV becomes challenging.

Nothing to do with DTV. Could you owe tax from something previous? Yes.

@Alex ******

you are a good storyteller.

@Tore ********

Extensions? Yes, anything is possible.

As for crossing the border, there is absolutely zero chance of a border check. That’s not how this visa works, nor how any visa issued by an embassy or consulate operates.

@Tod ********

if he was to fly as example to Singapore and scan the pages, as he was outside Thailand. Would this work ?

@Philip ****

Here’s a suggested path of the process:

Resign as Director: Step down from your position as the director and appoint a Thai director to replace you. The new director will then cancel your work permit and visa.

Apply for DTV: Once your work permit and visa are canceled, you can apply for a DTV

Income Requirements:

If your overseas income has been deposited into your personal account, you should meet the DTV requirements without issues.

If your income went into the corporate account, DTV approval will be very very hard. Only show income and work personally you did. You may want to consider a temporary dtv setup while you gather the necessary document such as Muay Thai or cooking.

Fall Back Plan:

If the DTV application doesn’t work out, you can always revert to managing the company. Reapply for your visa and work permit to resume your role as director and your staff are still employed.

@Bruce ***

it’s 10,000 baht for five years.

Even if he has one medical appointment at a hospital. Some embassies accept it for this visa which is good for the five years.

@Shaun **************

he should be on a five year. DTV Visa. Just do a search on google. A company on top of the list has had over 100 MuayThai boxers approved.

@Phil *****

Thank you for chefs who like to cook …



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