There is no requirement for dependents to apply. If your wife is able to apply on her own merit then she can also apply for the kids.

Sure, they could do that or they could maintain the status quo of not asking anything. Individual immigration offices might also add on their own requirements for extensions asking for the same type of info. Or they may just smile, collect your baht and stamp an extension into your passport without verifying anything. As the saying goes, “This is Thailand” - consistency and logic don’t always apply.

Well, technically it’s a tourist visa. If you want to move here long-term you really should get an appropriate visa.

That being said there has always been ways to stay in country for long periods of time (ED visas, agents, whatever) - the tricky part was getting back in if you had to leave. At least now with DTV that issue seems to be resolved.

Moving overseas long term always involves a bit of risk regardless of the visa you obtain. Look at what happened during COVID for example.

It’s a tourist visa, not a long stay visa, so don’t expect any duty free import privileges. If you intend to reside in Thailand you should get an appropriate visa.

Why bring sand to the beach?

If your child is attending school here in Thailand and has an ED visa you can apply for a guardian visa. That’s how my partner is staying in country while I’m on a DTV.

More details on how it works in the PDF linked from this page:

Yah, bought a car a month ago or so. Had to get an updated TM.30, but other than that no issue getting the residency certificate.

Be aware that it’s not issued immediately. I did the paperwork in the morning and had to go back in the afternoon to pick up the certificate.

Multiple people have reported getting a DTV while on an ED and then canceling the ED after returning to Thailand on the DTV. Just make sure you get the re-entry permit before you go in case your DTV app is rejected. Also be prepared for some flak if you have to re-enter with ED.

Yah DTV is definitely the best option for that. I spent about a year or so on back to back arrival stamps, extension and then TR visas. After multiple warning from IOs and the Thai embassy in Singapore I ended up moving to the Philippines for awhile. When the DTV came out I was one of the first applicants - was so happy I didn't have to wait unitl I was 50 to get out of the Philippines!

Ah, it must be teh visa number then. Its whatever number starting with G that you have crossed out on the left.