@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.

@Tony ********

I am sure it is anytime within 3 days of arrival and NOT 3 days prior to arrival.

Upon exiting Thailand your 60 visa exempt will cease to be and you'll get a new visa exempt upon re-entry. I don't know if that will be for either 30 or 60 days though.

You will not pay tax if you are in Thailand for less than 180 days per tax/calendar year (unsure of which applies).

Savings, if that's what you will be living on is not income, a pension or rent from a property however is an income. If you have an income it is subject to income tax usually within the country in which it is sourced, in your case Australia.

Thailand has "double tax treaties" with 60 countries which includes Australia, therefore if tax has been paid in Australia you won't be taxed again on the same income.

To pay tax in Thailand an individual would need to be registered as a tax resident, how that's accomplished I'm unsure but a degree of permancy would be required for this to be progressed.

There are a couple of interesting articles which provide an overview of this matter and I'll include them below. I hope they help answer or assist you in some way.