@David ********

that's true since it's for insurance not worth the risk you are correct.

Buy a refundable ticket or use onward ticket service

Because it's a tourist visa?

For workation they will at minimum want to see a letter from your employer allowing you to work remote. If you are self employed you need to show the business docs and provide this letter to yourself. Money going into an account randomly won't cut it.

To apply for a TIN, expats will need to complete Form L.P. 10.1.

Supporting Documents

Valid Passport with a valid visa or visa exemption

Proof of address – A house registration book, lease or rental agreement accompanied by a copy of the landlord’s ID card.

Copies of the above

Where to Apply

Once the documents are assembled, expats should apply for their TIN at their local tax office. Many foreigners have reported language issues at some offices, so if you are going to tackle applying yourself and cannot speak Thai, it might be useful to take along a friend who can assist you.

@Sefton *******

its full access I'm on dtv and just used my license. I also have a bank account from years ago. I have 50k sitting in my true money and use it to pay power/water since my bank doesn't work for those 2.

@Brian ***

you can also use your thai driver license to unlock.

@Greg *******

really because I was questioned over it and had to show my business and deposits in usa when I applied. Even under soft power because I had been in thailand for 1.5 years and only left for short time. I applied through Taiwan while it was walk in applications and had to stay an extra day to interview immigration and explain where my money comes from.

It really depends they might be more critical on your source of funds. They may ask to prove where your 500k thb comes from and what you have been doing for work. They will want to make sure you haven't been working illegally in thailand.

@Dany *******

that's not true. If that Income isn't remitted to thailand in the same year it was earned. There are lots of specifics so everyone's case is different.