@Todd ********

yes there are many parameters to consider.

@Lee *******

not at all bro. The rule is 180 days per year to be tax resident. leaving the country for a few days change nothing to the rule.

@Keith ***********

correct, it depends of each DTA.

living in Thailand does not mean you'll automatically have to pay tax there. You need to check the DTA if it is applicable

That's what i said. This is not a law, and there will be no other consequence that a tiny risk of visa rejection. So this is not an offence, and not a crime. Thanks Mr obvious

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

please show me the law that say this is a violation ?

Probably mate, as this is not standardized for every embassy. But you have a point. This is a clue indicating it is better to wait the whole visa process to be finished before coming to Thailand or even travel in an other country that the one you applied the DTV

@Wannikea ********

again, please show the source of your statement

@Cissi ********

@John ******

It seems people are doing fine when applying DTV visa from outiside Thailand, then come to Thailand without waiting and activate the DTV once they receive it....

@Sean ******

Please share with us the story where it happened. Because it is always the same 2-3 people that say exactly the same about that. It is very complicated for the immigration to see if you applied for a visa and come back on visa exemption. A wise officer might spot you were in the country at the time the visa was issue but there is no explicit law that forbid you to come while you are waiting the visa...The general rule is : You must apply for a visa from outside Thailand. That's it.