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Incorrect. Extension once per stay.

They're giving it away like candy. I don't think people realise this is the biggest relaxation in Thai visa rules in a very long time. Decades likely. Game has radically changed, it's open season now.

Another credible forum. A copy of the medical appointment document. In anticipation of another question, a single medical appointment.

Don't know the exact requirement and it is likely flexible , but some form of evidence of planned attendance / booking confirmation should suffice.

Reports now confirmed of DTV granted under "Soft Power" purposes using a single medical appointment. Anyone wanting this visa should have no problems via the "Soft Power" purposes. Just book a cooking class, a medical appointment, a music festival, a Muay Thai course and there you go, a 5 year multiple entry visa.

Nothing to be curious about. Every time you re enter Thailand within the 5 year visa validity period you'll receive a stay stamp for 180 days.

No, you don't, please stop posting this incorrect information.

Very informative Podcast on this from a source cannot link to. Podcast on Spotify, Deeper Dive Bangkok. Points clarified by this authoritative source, MFA senior official , Naruchai Ninnand (Deputy Director General) who helped draft the new rules These recent measures introduced July 15, including 60 days exemption and DTV, intended to be "permanent". DTV- no current health insurance required, may change in future. DTV reasoning for EITHER 'Workcation' or 'Soft Power' - the evidence is required at visa application AND extension . What this means is you need to provide evidence of remote work / freelance, or soft power course at time of application AND extension(if the holder chooses to extend an 180 days stay via in country extension, at local Thai Immigration). HOWEVER after visa is granted, evidence of DTV reasoning will not be required by Immigration at time of entry / re entry to Thailand - Immigration will not check this upon entry after visa is granted. DTV Soft Power- course e.g. Muay Thai or Cooking Class, doesn't need to be for the length of the stay, it can be "only a week or 2". Anyone including a pensioner is able to apply for the DTV if they meet the requirements. Pension will not qualify as 'remote work' , but enrolling in a soft power course would. Not on topic but mentioned, no plans to change the Spousal Visa for being married to a Thai.

That is because, CRS does not report at that level. This misinformation is put forward purposefully by this tax consultant to create fear and drive their own business. It's a complete falsehood that CRS enables Foreign ATM and credit card transactions to be tracked.

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Even easier, apply under the "soft power" provisions with a medical appointment, cooking class, or ticket to a music festival! I think people will start to realise, yes, this is a free for all.

I don't think that poster needs a retraction, the statement is pretty fair. I'll repeat what I said earlier in this thread, I think it bears repeating, what you've cited above is a fringe case, at best. I'm willing to bet, there was a reason that person in the article got into strife, that was completely unrelated to their online working. "Outside of a handful of fringe cases, there's zero enforcement, desire for enforcement, or any consequences, for anyone remote working in Thailand, on any visa type. There are tens, if not hundreds of thousands of people working remotely in Thailand, every day, and have been for many years, on all types of visas."

Based on the wording, yes., A number of pending applications have been made on the basis of a single doctors appointment. Haven't read any confirmed yet, but I see no reason why they won't grant them. Personally, I think anyone having trouble with the employment "workcation" requirements would be better served by just applying under the "soft power" reasoning. IMO really, this is a long term tourist visa. Should be easy to get, and very convenient for people. Yes compared to the criteria for many visas it does seem "too good to be true", but why complain when, for a change, the requirements are being made easier.

You're incorrect. 180 days per stay. Unlimited entries in a 5 year validity period. After 180 days consecutively may extend at Immigration for an additional 180 days. Or just leave and re enter prior to the end of any stay to avoid needing extensions.

No re entry permit required. Each entry is 180 days stay. 180 days is not total, it is per entry. To stay beyond 180 days consecutively requires an extension at Immigration. Alternatively leave and re enter to get 180 days stay each entry during the 5 year visa validity period.

"Used to accepts"? Fact is, that they still typically accept that as a reason, however you recently decided to provide them with a TIN. Either way ( whether you get a Thai TIN issued or not) it makes zero difference to your Thai Tax return, and whether you submit one or not. That's a separate issue. This is only about notifying Australian Banks of your residency status.

First of all, are you sure your Australian bank won't accept the "Yes I am a tax resident of Thailand, but have not been issued a TIN yet?" . That's commonly accepted as a valid reason. Secondly, you can apply for and be granted a TIN, and give it to your Australian Bank to keep them happy with their KYC compliance for non residents. This does not mean you have to file a tax return in Thailand. Having a TIN doesn't force you to file a tax return. You do have a choice.

CRS does not report at that level. Source document posted by another user above.

Yes, it's already started. Look at this source , Expat Tax Thailand, straight up lying about how now Thailand is a CRS participant, it means that foreign credit card transactions & ATM withdrawals will be automatically reported to the TRD. Completely false.

You're right. They're not. But the source has misinformed, by saying that they are. The source is being deceptive, using people's lack of knowledge to create fear to help them sell accounting services.

This is another problem with the source cited by Mike, that source Expat Tax states explicitly that these transactions ARE reported via CRS to the revenue department. The source is not correct, do you agree?

Not possible sorry. I would say, that it's likely no foreigner has ever paid tax on their foreign credit card transactions in Thailand or ATM withdrawals from foreign accounts. Take that as you may. Opinions, and 'expert' opinions differ on whether these may form part of taxable/assessable tax income, now and in the future.

It is definitely not "consensus opinion".

This post is another example of what is wrong with all the tax discussions on these forums. "A little knowledge is a dangerous thing" comes to mind. There is currently no conclusive advice on this ( foreign credit cards or ATM withdrawals) . Opinions of experts differ. There is no way to show this ( what you call "income") on current Thailand tax forms. If you tried, you would likely have the dubious honor of being the first foreigner in Thailand to ever attempt to pay taxes on "income" by using your foreign credit card or ATM withdrawals from foreign accounts.

This opinion from one tax advisor, is , at minimum, equally as valid as the opinion of the tax partner Stat cited - Luca Bernadetti, managing partner at Mahanakorn partners, highly connected, deals with public sector government and large businesses in Thailand. I would argue that the tax partner Stat cited is a more authoritative source, but that's my opinion, what makes you so certain your source is right and Stats is wrong?