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.

Just because you become a tax resident does not mean you have a tax liability. As a tourist, you are not allowed to work here, and if the money you bring onshore is taxed elsewhere and is covered by a double taxation agreement, then you do not need a TIN or need to file a tax return. That is what the tax office told me in Nakhonsawan. In fact, how can you possibly pay a tax liability when you are not even allowed to open a bank account?

Until you tell the bank, nothing will happen, and even then, the staff may not be aware of the rules. My account is in a provincial city away from the tourist areas, so I have my fingers crossed. Before I changed to a DTV, I attended my branch with proof that my SIM is registered in my name and to update my new passport. I don't intend to go there again :)

The grace period is two weeks before and 7 days after. All visa holders have to complete the first 90-day report in person, except LTR holders. People on retirement and marriage extensions can obtain a re-entry permit when they leave Thailand, which keeps their permission to stay alive. Their 90-day report still resets when they return, but they don't have to go in person. METV holders have to report in person with each new entry into Thailand. You can also do your first report by post or pay an agent, and this is because they want to see your actual documents for real before they allow you to do it online.