This is what ChatGPT had to say.

1. Do all of you need to leave Thailand to add dependents?

No, you do not all need to exit the country. You can apply in two ways:

• Joint/group application: All dependents (spouse, child) apply together with the primary applicant from outside Thailand or at the same consulate, with each submitting a separate dependent application .

• Staggered approach: You obtain your DTV first, and then your dependents apply afterwards, using your approval as supporting proof .

In both cases, only the dependent visas are separate applications—they do not require the DTV-holder to exit Thailand.

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2. Do you need to show THB 500,000 per person (so 1.5 M THB total)?

Not necessarily per person. Thailand’s DTV policy requires at least 500,000 THB in liquid assets for the primary applicant. This can include:

• Your own bank statement,

• OR a family/household account if you provide proof of relationships and a sponsorship letter stating you’ll support the dependents  .

According to others’ real-life experience:

• Children and spouses generally don’t each need a full 500k THB in their own accounts.

• As long as you hold the required amount and document that you’re financially responsible, a sponsorship letter from you and your own bank statement often satisfy the requirement, especially for dependents like a child or spouse .

So: You do not have to show 1.5M THB — just one 500k minimum for the main applicant, plus documentation (birth certificate, marriage certificate, sponsorship letter) that you’re supporting your spouse and child.

look into BOI and just keep an eye out. Things are changing so quickly they can’t keep up

I took 5k initially

@Sarah *****

oh of course. I was simple saying if you have a very good grasp of the English language then you don’t need a TEFL. TBH it all boils down to if the student likes you. 80% of people looking for tutoring are looking to improve their conversational English anyway, so there is no need to be an expert with punctuation.

I have tutored many people in the past, mainly Polish, and it’s not hard. You just talk to them and correct them when they make a mistake and explain why we don’t say that certain thing that way.

If you want to learn to be good enough to teach conversational English online then I don’t think a TEFL will help either, firstly it’s a lot about your personality and secondly you’re better off just researching yourself.

@Michael ***

Being American he isn’t a native speaker 😂

I’ve found TEFL makes very little difference when you come from the country of origin.

More money to be made tutoring online and once again don’t need a TEFL.

Not only this but the DTV visa allows for online nomads, which is the way go, that gives you 5 years.

You’ll need 500k baht in a bank account that you just don’t touch, then your home free

@Wayne ********

can I only stay in Thailand 180 a year on visa exemption. I’m coming up to the end of it and am heading to a help center tomorrow.

Do you think it’s possible to apply for / change my exemption to a 1 year non b visa? I just can’t find the info

Camel yellow 72baht at

@Jack *******

I’ve read something about it I’m sure. That’s why I said I believe.

I’ve just recently been doing a bit of research to get a visa myself.

You can get someone to be a guarantor on the 500k balance I believe