KimchiCurry

Thailand being Thailand. There is no logic in what they do. No one has any idea what they would do. Not you, not me, not them. Who thought that they would introduce the DTV ? exemption scheme from 30 to 60 days ? More countries exempt ? Anyone in their right mind would get the DTV right now. They could clamp it down as it's way too easy to get it. But who knows, thailand being thailand. There is no logic.

With the new government newly in place. It's gonna take some time. Probably in 2025 IF it ever happens.

Thai Elite took a huge loss with the new DTV and the new prices of the Elite. Only a matter a time for them to go bankrupt unless they do something (add the tax exemption to revive the program). Big Money will go for the LTR visa which is a great visa (no 90 days report, tax exemption) TAT being TAT, only the future will tell.

Sales must have took a huge dive. Got one friend telling me that staff member told him "unofficially" that TAT/Privilege company are in discussion with gov. to get the tax exemption.

They did announce an implementation of a THB 300 tourism fee for international tourist arriving by air. Scraped ? They did announce a route the TOUR DE FRANCE (cyclism), where is it ? They also announce Formula 1 in Bangkok ? no more ? No one actually knows what the hell they do. Between announcement, implementation and enforcement.

100%. You have really good agent out there making sure your application is legit (+can help you if some issues arise) and my buddy told me it cost the same.

Hopefully, it was during the application. He didn't pay the entire fee. Great that they gonna refund him the 50k THB fee. It's a blessing in a disguise. He can just apply for the DTV, it's way way way cheaper for a 5 year visa. Only thing he has to do is to get out of the country every 6 month. My friend just asked his agent. He got accepted because his overstay was less than 7 days. Any overstay above 7 days is detrimental to your application. They submit application all the time with 1-2 days overstay without issues.

17% is fair. Above 25% start being outrageous. They have so many ways to make Thailand attractive with tax alone. Somehow, they make things super complicated.

10% ? Where do I sign ? I sign right now any day !! Take my money lol.

They should do a 15-17% Flat tax rate for non citizen tax resident. I would be more than happy to pay that as a business owner (no retiree)

It was during the application or did he get denied at the airport after he paid the 900k THB fee ? Did he get refund ? My friend told me that you are allowed to have one overstay as stated in the application form. He had one overstay in 2022 , his application was approved. He just received his Elite Visa 20 years (5 year sticker) at the airport yesterday. He paid the previous price at 1M. Thailand and their ever changing rules. it's crazy.

who knows ? Thailand is so illogical. We cannot expect anything.

Just waiting for all the so called "youtubers / influencers" if they gonna create contents when no one would be able to set foot in Thailand ahha

Now they will understand how Thailand works 😅

Lax visa rules only last few months 🤣 Popcorn for the new stricters rules they gonna implement.

Saw on some fb group for muay thai, one need to register for 180 days of class minimum.

in Phuket ?

just to be sure, buy an onward ticket or bus ride.

Damn. It is not as easy as one might think for the soft power categories.

No reason at all indeed.