It is called a border bounce. A visa run is when you leave to get a new visa. There is no specified time to be out of the country, but some land border posts can be obstructive in an attempt to obtain some tea money from you. Reports on another group say the Lao crossing at Nong Khai is insisting you stay out a minimum of 2 days, but I don't know if that includes DTV holders or just visa-exempt people.

Toni Saari, Which border point did you use for Laos?

John Stanners, I've seen this 120k rule quoted before, but it was not mentioned in the tax office. The recent amendment to the existing tax rule, which came into effect on Jan 1st 2024, was regarding untaxed money being brought onshore, and that's all they were interested in.

All other visas are transferred to your new passport — why not a DTV? Immigration transferred my Non-O extension to my new passport at the airport without me even asking.

@Wayne *******

No, your marital status does not qualify you for a DTV. You need to be a digital nomad or sign up for a qualifying soft power course. muay thai, cooking etc

@Chris ********

Yes, but not every time. I had house visits 4 times out of 5 extensions. I'm now on a DTV. I don't have to worry about immigration for 5 years :)

It should not be an issue as the work you invoice for could have been carried out on your behalf while you were on 'holiday'.

Most offices are 30 days, but some allow 45 days

@John *********

how do they know it's over 120k when you don't have a bank account :D

@Sefton *******

This is true. I've been here 20 years, and the only people who pay tax are the people with work permits.