I miss read your post, yes convert the visa exempt to a 90 day Non-O. Hope I don't confuse you (or me). I have read that once you have the Non-O issued for the purposes of seeking a retirement visa/marriage immigration can lrovide you with a document specifically for the banks indicating that you require the account for residential purposes thus enabling you to open an account (have a look at previous posts in relation to Bangkok Bank issues - i think the guy who rums this site provided that info)

I may be wrong here but I was under the impression you needed to enter on a Non-O visa (applied for outside of Thailand). I doubt any bank will now open an account when you're on a tourist visa. The Non-O visa then allows time to open an account and allow for the funds to be in your account for the required time period.

@Pete ******

Well it's not false as it's potentially true, as I say it depends on circumstances with tax paid at the income source and the income won't be generated within Thailand.

People on a DTV do not generate income from Thailand/Thai busnisses. Any income made by a person on a DTV comes from overseas streams. Is it subject to tax regulations within Thailand, well that depends on a number of circumstances, firstly the person needs to be resident in Thailand for 180 days or more, the DTV currently permits the visa holder to remain in the country for up to 180 days. You post is difficult to understand, the DTV visa is a longer term version of a tourist visa and does not permit the holder to a work permit and potentially cannot be issued a tax number or be liable for tax in Thailand but of course certain circumstances will dictate that.

@Jim *******

I've had them, most applies to the US however there is one of the forms that applies to the rest of the world.

@Alan **********

No

To the best of my knowledge, the 800K has to be in an account that allows instant access which I assume would discount any high yield accounts.

@Gary ******

Unfortunately that is not a recognised exemption.

List of requirements and documents needed to obtain a Certificate of Residence (TM.16 or TM.18) from Thai Immigration:

Documents Required

1. Application Form (TM.18 or TM.16)

Available at immigration offices or downloadable online

Some offices label it TM.18 (both forms are accepted)

2. Passport (Original + 2 Copies)

Photo page

Current visa page

Latest entry stamp

TM.6 departure card (if you received one on arrival)

Sign each copy in blue ink

3. Two (2) Passport-Size Photos

4. Proof of Address in Thailand (choose one)

A. Rental Agreement or Lease Contract signed by tenant and landlord.

Full address must match TM.30

B. If staying with someone (friend or family); copy of house registration book (Tabien Baan)

Copy of homeowner’s Thai ID card

Some immigration offices also request:

Copy of the property title deed

5. TM.30 Receipt (Notification of Address)

Proof that your landlord or property owner registered your stay.

Obtainable online (if they used the e-TM30 system)

6. 90-Day Report Receipt (only if you've stayed 90+ days)

Not always required but often requested.

7. Application Fee usually 200 THB, some offices charge 500 THB for same-day service

@Kommaly *******

Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) is categorized as a special type of tourist visa.

While it permits long-term stays of up to 180 days per entry (with the possibility of a one-time extension per stay) and allows multiple entries over its five-year validity, it does not authorize holders to work for Thai companies or obtain a Thai work permit.

This means DTV holders can work remotely for foreign employers or as freelancers with international clients but are prohibited from engaging in employment within Thailand.