Anonymous participant all true, and yes it's frustrating

Seems like a random question. HCMC asked me to provide a paid and none refundable booking. This seems at odds with digital media nomad working. I got a long stay multi entry visa in the end, but not the DTV that I applied for.

English teacher? You might want to check the spelling of your post. Hope you get your visa issues sorted, I got a visa in the end, but not the DTV that I applied for.

@Dom *******

Not always the case. I am visually impaired (macula degeneration) and used an agent to complete my online application. Even using a 14.6 inch Samsung tablet as my phone, glasses and a high power magnifying glass, I still struggle. Using an agent was my only choice.

I used my arrival stamp in passport to show that I was applying from Vietnam

@Nicola **********

I applied through Ho Chi Minh City and got asked for full duration accommodation booking. Ridiculous, the whole point of being a digital nomad is the ability to move around. Best of luck.

Even if no tax is due, to comply with the 180 day rule in any calendar year, you need to file a zero remittance tax return. An accountant can do that for you cheaply. To the best of my knowledge, this March will be the first deadline for those who have stayed in the Land of Smiles for more than 180-days. Making a 2024 return mandatory. An accountant can advise about double taxation treaties and any exemptions, along with ongoing tax strategies for those living in Thailand long-term

I brought cash for my initial bank deposit the day that I opened my Bangkok Bank account, but since then I use Wise as the rates are very competitive. Now I can draw money from ATM free of charge. No more 220 baht a time fee

If you do the course online, why do you need a visa to be in Thailand, you could do it just as easily at home.

As previously recommended TikTok or One Stop.