Chalky0w

I don’t disagree that DTV is too easy to get. I’ve said before it would make more sense if it was split in two: - Soft power for 1 year that can be extended if reason still ongoing - Remote worker with minimum provable income This is purely my opinion and not at all based on what will happen. I don’t think you should be spreading misinformation based on your opinion of what might happen in the future (you’re not the only one)

So you’ve changed from telling OP that border immigration WILL want evidence to they MIGHT change policy to want it in the future. I guess they MIGHT want people on marriage visas to bring marriage certificates, bank books, etc. with them in the future as well. Think I’ll wait for an official announcement or regular reports of problems before I start generating stacks of paperwork every time I come and go. 😂🤣😂

Kayak.com is good. - It searches a lot of other providers (trip.com, Expedia, airlines own, etc.) for best prices. - Allows you to be flexible on dates by picking +/- 3 days either side i.e. lets you search a full week in one go which you can then repeat for each week in a month for example if you’re flexible. - Ability to filter results by number of stops, departure time, airline, etc.

Agree. 180 days is plenty in Thailand in one go! DTV is aimed at under 50s who are working so I’d have thought most get itchy feet before time is up or maybe that’s just me

Don’t think this says what you think it does - he says that extending in country requires documentation to still be available but officers at the border aren’t checking. Also basically a sales plug saying that if you want to use an agent (to get a DTV illegitimately), use his that will provide “after sales” support.

Used to use METVs and never had a problem / been questioned. Think they are perfect for snow birds or gap year students that want to stay up to 6 months. I’m on a DTV now which is a better option for me but don’t think METV should be ruled out for others like the OP.

I’ve flown in and out a few times on my DTV and never been questioned. Are you speaking from experience or hearsay? I could prove my company is legit, still have financials, etc. if needed but wouldn’t have printouts of everything with me (only electronic via laptop or some on phone). I can’t imagine many people would. No idea if any of the following make a difference on why I’ve never been questioned previously: - Not stayed in Thailand for full 180 days or anywhere close to it on any occasion - Originally got the visa from home country (UK) rather than regional embassy - Always stay out for at least a week or more - Never had a volunteer visa, ed visa or covid extension which I’ve heard are red flags to IO - Luck / appearance / other random factor Off topic but used to use METVs and never questioned on entering with those either.

Don’t think anyone should be overly concerned by this. Rightly or wrongly, there are red flags: - Previous Ed visa - Previous covid extensions - Only 2 days out - Visa exempt & extension rather than METV Think that is reasonable justification for immigration to ask a few questions and they let him in.

Think there are shades of grey. Personally, I think I’ve done ok but I’ve never taken my laptop to a beach / cafe / restaurant to work, I’m not on instagram / YouTube and only self-promotion I do is at industry conferences. Many nomads do appear to be grifting / delaying the inevitable return to “the real world” but Mark Wiens for example seems to have done very well out of food vlogging on Thailand. Shades of grey.

Sorry about the font. I made a mistake while typing so copied it out of AN, edited and copied back and that did something strange.

Ok, I’ll bite… Originally, and the “truest” form of being a digital nomad is someone that travels enough so they don’t become tax resident in any country. The term has been loosened more recently to include anyone that works remotely while travelling. I pay corporation tax and personal tax in the UK but can work anywhere so fit the second definition but not the first. To address some other misconceptions by other posters: Not all digital nomads are cheap. I charge my clients over £1000 a day i.e. equivalent of over 40,000baht a day so don’t work very much but can spend what I want. Not all digital nomads are “influencers” walking around with cameras. Other types include consultants (me), traders (shares, commodities, currencies), software engineers, etc. Not all digital nomads have never had a proper job. I worked full time for over 20 years in a number of major international companies before I’d built up the experience, contacts and financial security to set up my own business.

The cynic in me wonders how many were passed because of connections / brown paper bags and how many failed because the neighbour has better connections / passed heavier brown paper bags and wants the land 😆

Got sent to India for a few weeks with work. Would never go back! Chauffeur stopped for a sh*t on the side of the road on the way from the airport, body burnt on street in an “upmarket” area, begging everywhere, litter everywhere. I enjoyed the food and local hosts couldn’t have been more welcoming / accommodating but never again.

You’re quite right. I already knew the requirement, it was just an off-the-cuff / throwaway comment because despite the army of bureaucrats Thai immigration employ, none communicated their expectations at any stage (application, approval, entry or TM30). It wasn’t originally intended to troll but I have enjoyed the various posters who were outraged / incredulous that I couldn’t count or do my own research. 😁

Congratulations on missing the point again. If you’re in your dotage, you have my sympathies. If you’re drunk, maybe your comprehension will be better when sober. 😁