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GPT summary:

The "Destination Thailand Visa" (DTV), introduced in July 2024, has seen significant uptake in its first six months. Initially targeting digital nomads, approximately 30,000 visas have been granted to remote workers. Additionally, around 50,000 visas have been issued to individuals engaging in "soft power" activities, such as enrolling in Thai boxing or cooking classes, or seeking medical treatments.

Initially, application processes varied, with some embassies issuing visas swiftly. However, from early 2025, procedures have become more standardized, requiring online applications. Despite this, individual embassies maintain discretion over specific documentation, particularly concerning the mandatory 500,000 baht (approximately US$14,000) bank bond.

The success of the DTV has prompted adjustments in other long-stay visa programs. For instance, the Thai Privilege Card has suspended its 50,000 baht enrollment fee and introduced a more affordable 5-year Elite visa. Similarly, the Board of Investment has lowered income requirements for its digital nomad visa under the 10-year Long Stay Residence program, focusing more on applicants' qualifications and potential contributions.

Overall, the DTV has broadened its appeal, attracting a diverse group of long-stay visitors to Thailand.

I have heard on the 'grapevine' that the Thai is either now or in the near future planning to tax pensions from overseas and any lump sum payments to whoever in Thailand for 'Farangs' (hate that word should have said foreigners).

I heard that the tipping point for this taxation is stays of over 180 days in the kingdom in a calendar year, and would most probably impact long-stay, retirement and married-to-Thai foreigners.

Any truth to this rumour and if so to what extent and what are the implications? It seems that the money in a bank account is already a significant implementation to long stay.visas in Thailand.

Please just genuine knowledgeable responses.

Hello I have an American passport. I'm 30 years old. I have been on 2 education visas, 1 volunteer, 1 work permit and then different border runs and tourist visas on this current passport.

I have been told I'm not allowed to make another visa with my passport until I get a new one.

I have 20 days left on this visa and then I can do a border run for 45 days (from what I've been told).

Questions:

• can I simply go to the border and cross out and then easily come back in? Is anything required to do that other than my passport? I am in phuket and probably will go to Malaysia?

• can I get a new passport if I still have 5 years until it expires?

• if I can will they transfer all of the previous visas or just current?

•in 45 days, what if US embassy hasn't finished my new passport and it overseas before I received my passport? Any info on making new passport?

• would leaving to another country and going to that American embassy be of any use so they don't transfer all of the information?

Thanks u very much 🙏

Hello question about Non-OA visa.

My boss got a 1 year Non-OA visa, but his passport was stamped only for 5 months because his insurance is about to expire.

What are the requirements for him to extend his stay in Thailand? When should he apply?

Thank you for answering.

ATTENTION ALL MEMBERS:

Covid 19 extension program continued until January 25th 2022

It appears everyone (including us :P ) were wrong and the 60 day covid extension program has been continued until Jan 25th, 2022.

So there is no need to run to the immigration office this week and get another extension if you don't have a stamp running out

Has anyone heard anything about when the 1900 baht, 60 day Covid extensions will come to an end?

Hello everyone, I'm Tanakrid (Benz)

I have a few questions that I want to ask a member group

Every answer will be applied to the workgroup in the university

My question is "Does the current Covid-19 situation in Thailand affect you? If so, how does it affect you?"

I’m on a yearly extension of stay based on retirement with multi entry re-entry permit. I am taking a trip to Italy for a few weeks. I assume when I return to Thailand that I will not have to show 20,000 in baht, proof of residency and all that other stuff correct.

I'm looking at going to Chiang Mai in the near future for approx. 3 months. The period of time is flexible, so I may want to stay for longer. I'm of pension age so will not be working there.

I have searched the internet with regard to visas, and the information appears confusing and conflicting.

I'm considering going to the Thai Embassy in London for information, but someone has advised me to contact this group first.

So can someone advise me please about what visa would suit me best.