If you're just visiting, you won't be getting a DTV visa there, because they normally take one month or more to process it. I got mine there, it took a bit less than 3 months. Would you visiting more than one month?

@John ******

nobody is saying whether it is correct or not, and so nobody is forcing you to apply. You either accept the terms and apply or don't accept them and don't apply. If you willingly accept, then don't complaint later. BTW, it works like that for all visas of all countries, not only Thailand's. The US is specially notorious for having a tremendous rate of visa rejection (including tourist visa, for those from the many countries that need a visa to get in the US as a tourist, including Thailand). Also note that you don't pay for the visa itself, rather the processing. Even to get a rejection, they need to do all the same vetting process, hence the service (the visa vetting service) is indeed always "delivered".

Participante anónimo 929 just to complement what you said: and you can't get nor add a work permit to a DTV

You can't apply for workcation without having a job that allows you to work remotely. I mean, you can send the application, but then, they'll request documents to prove your status as a remote worker, and if you can't show it, they'll reject the visa application, no refunds.

If you don't have a remote job they specifically allows you to work from Thailand, you need to use either soft power or medical routes.

Participante anónimo have you actually applied? When I paid for my application, trhu a credit card, the payment was towards the Thai Government in Thailand, maybe the Ministry of Foreing Affairs? Can't remember now. But, the embassies don't see or get any of that money, at least not directly from us.

Participante anónimo that's odd, then. I just read about somebody else getting issued only 6 months for remote worker, in India.

Participante anónimo I mean, if you handle in an application stating that you'll be taking a soft power course for 6 months, and after that they issue a visa good for those six months, what's the problem then? Either show them you'll be taking classes for at least one year, or apply as a remote worker in order to assure you'll get a regular DTV.

No as it is written in advance that no matter what, no refunds will be given. Only if you click on "I understand and fully agree", then you can lodge your application.

@Julia ********

No. In order to apply, you just need to prove you have the money, but it can be at an account at any country.

@Frank-Steven **********

If you've never heard of it, it's because you don't read the posts here in the group. Countless people have been demanded to either go to a in person interview, or to submit proof that you're at the country you say you are, including even selfie pictures with local stores or newspapers on the background + whole passport pages, to check that the exit or entry stamps match what you claimed.