Anonymní účastník 348 I understand that it’s technically possible to extend a DTV visa – but the bigger picture matters.

Thailand has changed. During our last visit in late 2022, my wife was almost pushed off the sidewalk by a group of tourists who clearly didn’t care about local customs or basic manners. Unfortunately, this behavior affects everyone – even those of us who try to respect Thai culture and live quietly. Locals become less friendly, more suspicious, and the once warm atmosphere starts to fade.

We're now seriously questioning whether it’s worth putting 1.6 million baht into Thai banks just to get two retirement visas. Add to that rising costs, growing bureaucracy, and possible taxation of already-taxed foreign income – and the dream of peaceful life on a Thai beach feels more and more distant.

So yes – it’s possible. But is it still the right place?

Anonymní účastník 348 Sure, it’s possible – if you’re ready to tolerate the absurdity of submitting job offers, resumes, bank letters, rental contracts and half your life story just to extend a stay you’re already legally entitled to.

And to make it even better, every officer interprets the rules differently. Welcome to Thai immigration. This is Thailand!

Right. Let's all clap because someone managed to pass the immigration obstacle course. Maybe next time we should thank them for letting us breathe. How about we stop normalizing this nonsense?

When enough people stop tolerating this madness and take their money elsewhere, maybe the system will start treating long-term visitors like humans instead of suspects.

At some point, it’s not about ‘doing it right’ anymore – it’s about whether it’s worth it. Thailand is great, but not irreplaceable. A temporary boycott wouldn’t be a bad idea.

Are they Nuts?

Hi. Was it difficult to get it?

Keep the Russians. Westerners will keep their money for other countries then.

Every immigrant should celebrate?

@Geoff *********

there is something like election in Thailand?

@Tod ********

TY very much for the reply. :-)

These rules are "strange". :-/ I ll check another country.

@Tod ********

Please If I already have an account with BKK bank, I would regularly send from now on over THB as an international transfer of course, even that would not be enough to get a Non-O visa? I think in December 2023-January 2024. TY

1st one I am interested in too?