@Pete ******

"On July 12th, 2024, Ms. Traisulee Traisanakul, the Secretary to the Thai Minister of the Interior, announced the issuance of four updated MINISTERIAL REGULATIONS to modernize visa measures in alignment with global efforts to attract tourists and stimulate national economies." Thus is a direct quote. Note the all CAPS (mine, for emphasis) indicating this is a internal change NOT a Legislative action or new law but a internal change and thus does NOT fall under Royal Decree or require posting in Royal Gazette. You should do your homework when it comes to administrative vs legislative government actions.

@Pete ******

This was a Administrative change. Does not require Royal Decree or notification in the Royal Gazette

@Jared ********

Here is the direct quote: "However, it is important to note that the DTV visa does NOT allow 'any' digital nomad to stay in Thailand for five years. It can be used within a five-year period for 180 days, and extended once for another 180 days, with a 10,000 baht filing fee each time." And who the hell are you to tell me I am incorrect. I was in the business for forty-five years before retiring. I have handled over 6800 clients from all over the world. So, kindly keep your sanctimonious mouth shut unless you know to whom you speak.

@Jared ********

Apparently you didn't not read my second reply which clarified what I had said and that you CANNOT stay in Thailand for 5 years. You can use 180+180 within that 5 year validity of the visa. NOT 1800 days or, as you put it, 180+180x5

Here is a more informative link. Keep in mind that everything is subject to change .

@Jared ********

@Jared ********

It is 180 days renewable for another 180 days. 360 days total. However, it may be possible to spread those 360 days over the length of the 5 year Visa by doing 70 days per year for three years and 75 days a year for two years but this would require multi-entry We need more info but will have to wait and see if the actual visa is implemented.

@Cris *****

The Digital Nomad Visa is a 5 year Visa BUT, you cannot stay the full five years. You only have available 360 total days (180 initial plus 180 day extension to use within that 5 year period. The Visa is THB plus another THB for the extension. There are other requirements but the program has not yet been officially implemented so there could be changes good or bad.

To my knowledge, nothing was published in the Royal Gazette when China, etc were granted 90 day visa exemption. Also, there was no Royal Gazette posting when, for a brief time, the 30-day exemption was bumped to 45 days. This is a internal change from the TAT and BoI.

@Nongnuch *******

There is one SuperRich in Pattaya. It is hard to see and you can walk right by and miss it. Don't remember it's exact location, however.