@Luit ****************

But the Thai government is pushing the soft power options. Getting people into the country to spend money is the object.

@Myles ******

A friend of mine got the DVT with five dental appointments

@Werner ***********

Nothing's going to change. I laugh at how expats have suddenly become the masters of this DTV. From day one expats have been saying it's going to change, but nothing has and nothing will

Why would it disappear? It's been a huge success

@Roberto ***

The OP wants the five years. The cooking course is just the excuse to get in. Everyone's doing it

@Sam ********

That won't happen. The DTV was designed to get people into the country, and it's achieving that goal. They're not going to start with restrictions. It's the best visa ever

@Urs *******

You can spread as much misinformation as you like because no doubt you've paid money to Carl "gimme your money" Turner, who is spouting so much bullsh*t it's unbelievable! The ATO has informed me that a tax return is not necessary because I am not a Thai Tax Resident under the DTA tie-breaker. Furthermore, there is ZERO obligation for a 12-month visa holder to file a tax return. You need to lay off the weed buddy

@Urs *******

So you simply transfer "savings" accumulated prior to 1st January this year! I can't believe how naive people are when it comes to tax avoidance. They all turn into bleating sheep! I refuse to become enshrined in Thailand. I refuse to have a Pink ID card, a driver's licence, blue book, yellow book, green book, purple book. I will never own property here. All I have is a bank account and a 12-month lease. When I apply article 3 (c) of the DTA, I am so far being an Australian Tax Resident that Thailand cannot touch me!

@Urs *******

I'll pass on that one. The ATO has advised me that as an Australian Tax Resident I need only furnish my Residency Certificate as the Thai Tax Office would be aware of the tie-break in the DTA. Provided I am not earning money in Thailand a tax return is not required. That's advice from the highest level. But you are free to do whatever you want!

@Werner ***********

I think you're joking. It's a well-known fact that embassies around the world run their own shows and make their own rules. Even in Australia there are inconsistencies between the Canberra Embassy and Sydney Consulate with visas and pricing. There's no way in the world they have meetings! 😆😆😆