Yes of course. It’s not hard or complicated. Just look up the nearest DLT and go in and ask what you need. If you can’t find it ask any Thai person.

In my case I had an American car and motorcycle license so it was easy to convert to Thai license. If you don’t have a local license you can do the test n all that or take a training course which guarantees the license at the end.

It’s highly recommendable.

If he hasn’t been in Thailand for years prior to this he’s probably fine but playing with fire. Be prepared to answer questions. Consider applying for even a basic tourist visa 60 days for more security.

You can try to apply at another embassy or consulate but show only your crypto trades as your financials.

You were rejected likely because your job is not remote; of course you were rejected. They likely see your crypto activities as “investments” and not remote work.

So when you reapply you’ll have to demonstrate that your crypto trades are profitable enough consistently to qualify yourself for the DTV. And even then it might still not go through.

Yes it sounds like you qualify for DTV.

Yes. No problem. Technically I did the border run at like 5 months due to chiang mai burning season. No questions asked. Workcation. Not so worried either, I can always open my laptop to prove my situation. I don’t think you have to worry unless you’re saying soft power and not actually doing what you said you would.

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

not sure where you are getting 500k in a wise account? I never said that, and I in fact recommend NOT keeping funds in wise. Nowhere in our discussion here have I mentioned anything about keeping money in wise. Like I said, most people have multiple accounts for different purposes, and investments, so 500k left in a SINGLE account is not desirable.

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

well another issue is having to hold the funds in one single bank account and maintain a 500k baht balance for a month. For many people here that have investments and multiple accounts that’s not the most desirable option.

Do share an update in another post

@Greg *******

so yeah about my friend he now needs to fly up to chiang mai just to do something basic with a bank lol. Wild.

@Greg *******

My friend moved from chiang mai to bangkok and he needs something from his bank, some documents or update card I don’t remember. Anyways despite it being the same bank he has to “go back to the original bank branch that it was done at.” wtf?

Again I love Thailand and living here but this is another reason I don’t want to conduct local business and am happy to keep my business and work and professional life online “in” (from) America.

So weird… it’s the same bank too. In USA I moved across the country several states away and no issues conducting business at the same bank different branch…