Does it really work like this with Thailand’s digital nomad visa?

[rikiderorck]

Hey folks,

I am researching options for staying in thailand legally while refining my long term investment plan to better understand the risks build local connections and gain real in place experience. im starting to opt for the digital nomad visa which kind of suits best my entrepreneur self employed status. after researching one thing that’s still kinda unclear to me about that visa

the official rule says you can stay 180 days at a time. after that you either apply for a one-time extension or leave the country and re-enter. from what people say you can just take a short trip out and come back in right away

if that’s true then what’s the point of the 180-day rule. you could basically stay almost full-time for five years by just doing quick exits. doesn't really make sense on a logical level. I know that "a loooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooot" of things in thailand don’t always follow western logic. still staying open to different views because sometimes things that don’t make sense at first have some deeper reason. if anyone amazing folk here knows the actual purpose behind this setup or if there’s something i’m not understanding correctly would be glad to hear.

for everyone here is the reference i used for the information stated
https://www.thaiembassy.com/thailand-visa/dtv-visa-thailand

 

[farang51]

Because Thai logic.

 

Please be aware that you are not allowed to work in a Thai based company with the DTV.

[rikiderorck]

5 minutes ago, farang51 said:

Because Thai logic.

 

Please be aware that you are not allowed to work in a Thai based company with the DTV.

Thanks so much for the extra detail. I run an e commerce business related to my art, through my own company, which is based at home.

[farang51]

1 minute ago, rikiderorck said:

Thanks so much for the extra detail. I run an e commerce business related to my art, through my own company, which is based at home.

So, you have given up on your dream of running a Thai business?

[frank83628]

The 180 day limit is the rule they decided on when creating the visa. I have friends on DTV,  they have just done a border bounce and reentered the same day. Many have done this however none have reached the end of their 2nd 180 days yet,  There isnt any rule on how long you spent out if the country, just that you have enough money to support your stay. Which is how you qualify 

[rikiderorck]

15 minutes ago, farang51 said:

So, you have given up on your dream of running a Thai business?

Not at all, As I stated in my original post ,read the following :

41 minutes ago, rikiderorck said:

I am researching options for staying in thailand legally while refining my long term investment plan to better understand the risks build local connections and gain real in place experience

I’m just considering spending more time there to expand my network, meet people who already done it, and better understand how everything works on the ground. To do that legally, I feel this visa is the most fitting option , otherwise, I  either be on a tourist visa or have to pursue a traditional job to qualify for a Non-B visa in IT, which is my technical background, but not where my focus has been for the past few years. It doesn’t really reflect my current situation, since I’m self-employed and focused on artistic work and independent projects: that’s why I’m not considering the Non-B for regular work right, but rather considering the DTV.

Of course, if the right conditions come together, I’ll move forward with the investment plan. If they don’t, then it won’t happen. But right now, that’s the goal. I’m very aware that things can shift, and I always factor in new information as it comes. For me, this isn’t a 1 day - 10-day decision , it’s part of a long term journey. There are  pillars I believe I shouldn't skip: learning the language, understanding the system more deeply, and most importantly, building real connections on the ground.

[Schoggibueb]

If you have a DTV AND spend more than 180 days in Thailand (whith re-entry), be aware that it is possible that you have to declare youre income for taxes...

 

This is still not really clarified - maybe will never be. But just that you once heard about this possibility.

 

TIT...

[Issa Compass]

Hello, here’s a breakdown of how the 5-year validity and 6-month stay rule works under the DTV.

The DTV allows you to stay in Thailand for 180 days per entry with a one-time extension for another 180 days, giving you up to 360 days of continuous stay. After that, you need to leave and re-enter to start a new 180-day cycle. There is no official limit on how often you can exit and re-enter Thailand. This makes doing a quick trip out of the country a simple and effective way to reset your stay. Most DTV holders choose this option instead of applying for the extension, which can be more complicated.

If you have more followup questions about DTV/your situation, feel free to DM us here or on whatsapp for a free consultation. We’ve helped several people like you (self employed) successfully get their DTV. We guide you through the DTV process to give you the best chance of approval.