The TRUTH About Thailand's New DTV Visa

[@RW4U]

When you decide to live in Thailand, you should learn some Thai. This is the best online course available: www.thailanguagechallenge.com/a/2147830747/LuoaQmdG

[@CarnisChampion]

dang they where vicious. it is almost like they forgot about the Geneva checklist.

[@thecooler68]

@@RW4U if I sign up for these language classes would this most likely qualify me for this 5 years visa program?

[@zeidhaddad1]

Looks interesting, I would love to learn some of the Thai language, at least to be able to communicate to an acceptable level. Nice!

[@johnny_bravo9990]

Thanks for wearing formal clothing 🙏🏻 If my Muay Thai course is only for 6 months and I apply for this DTV, will I still get 5 years?

[@josephkeith6954]

@@johnny_bravo9990exactly my questions. even medical treatment is listed as qualified.

[@Muskrat_squeezer]

Deputy Director General Ninnad did an excellent job explaining the DTV. I appreciate all the effort that went into this interview.

[@WanderingBobAK]

And what a great command of the English Language!

[@zorbakaput8537]

Thank you and apology also needed towards RW4U otherwise the ignorant masses called the internet swill would still be swimming with their BS opinions and he shone some UV light and clarity on them most will now scurry away.

[@AleksGudman]

Ужасный язык. У тебя что бильярдный шар в глотке?

[@DutchFlavour]

The government should have a lot more people like him🙏

[@Ngan-zy9kd]

Good jobs and thanks! But seems DTV is NOT a PR program, only it's a visa to stay 5+ yrs!! While Philippine's SRRV is a PR program that let u forever stay!

[@kentwethey2040]

Thank you to Naruchai Ninnad for taking the time to come on the channel and clarify the visa details 🙏

[@michaeltheunissen609]

I am impressed beyond words.

[@NeilMcCoyWard]

Can you imagine a Government official this competent, polite & friendly in the West??? No me neither...

[@dutchylondon]

Why does he even need to do a video? Why can’t the faq be on the official website so it’s precise for rhr applications?

[@yahoolane]

Officials in Thailand are not stupid, Chris, here is watched by 120K people, This video is only 2 days hold and has 40K views. He brings a lot of travelers into the country.

[@dutchylondon]

@@yahoolane they are stupid. Same as Malaysian government! Look at their cannabis laws

[@ksmithpmp]

Who hurt you?

[@TheFormerkgbchief]

Yeah I totally can..

[@DreamofThailand19000]

Chris, you deserve recognition award from Thai government for promoting Thailand. I have not seen any KZbinr putting this much effort. 👍

[@jhopmann2000]

Oooohhh...Mario is also "not bad". But you are right, Chris, you deserve a recognition award!

[@TheUnFairAdvantageCrypto]

he really does

[@timwalker2458]

He earns fortunes doing it. He knows how to play people. No more pay it forward videos. 😉

[@Opaali]

​@@timwalker2458 With 33k subs? Not a dime is closer stop hating

[@wheresliam]

genius move bringing a government official to the table who is highly articulate and well versed in the implementation details of the DTV. Kudos Chris.

[@BC19572]

The haters are hilarious and clueless at the same time. Good video.

[@Schrear]

They are so cringe

[@yahoolane]

I am not sure if I call them Haters, but call them "Know it All's" They may have never traveled, only read about this in books.. Not like us "In Country" people who are understanding that Thailand does what us here. I am adding tens of thousands to the economy, I am supporting families' here.

[@aeroAdvocate]

Their life must be complete shit. Sad really.

[@noblewolf679]

Don't worry, you're next

[@muprock]

I love Chris' response to the trolls/haters/know-it-alls. He keeps a sense of humor, doesn't take himself too seriously, and remains totally authentic. He politely declines to be drawn into their combativeness and negative energy.

[@charlesblaicher7589]

What a gentleman this man is. I wish all government officials were as pleasant and gracious as Mr. Ninnad. Thanks Chris well done.

[@untappedfear]

honestly thailand has really knocked this out of the park, they know what people want and they want to make it easier. Well done for getting this interview, very impressive.

[@JohnnyFD]

Thanks for going to speak with Foreign Affairs and clearing everything up. I'm excited for this visa, it's the digital nomad visa that we were hoping for 7 years ago.

[@realpeopleoftheinternet]

Bro you did a great job interviewing the Guy from the Government.. Thailand is one of the smartest country's in the world for doing a visa like this . Congratulations Thailand and love and blessings to the King

[@Hydrosurfer68]

Nice... the haters owe you an apology:) Mr. Ninnad represents the Thailand that I love. He's a pro and glad to see your show of respect by wearing the nice shirt.✌

[@domi9577]

No they don't. Give it a few months and most of what you've just heard will have changed. TIT.

[@noone4474]

@@domi9577my thoughts exactly lol

[@chrisfromnoosa1905]

And long pants!!

[@Sam-ng9sx]

​@@domi9577 found the seething hater lmao, massive L take 🤡

[@TKsolotravel]

⁠@@domi9577you sound like one of the haters who will not take ownership of getting it wrong! Now you wanna state you know the precise future . Maybe you have the winning numbers for lotto next week. Fact is, the haters stated it as now not what might or might not occur in future, that’s a guess it’s not a FACT!

[@Migsie73]

Seriously, the Govt should be paying you to promote Thailand Chris! This one video alone probably boosted their annual tourist tax revenue by 10-20%. Going straight to Deputy Director, who was well spoken and articulate, and hearing it direct from the horses mouth was a no brainer and will help silence most of the haters and critics.....who I'm sure are eating humble pie right now. Keep up the great work!

[@jennibarnes140]

I'm booking a trip 100 now!

[@aeroAdvocate]

Finally, an official who sets the record straight, and THIS is why Chris is the best content creator out there.

[@guysmith81]

It is £300 from the Consulate in London. I am assuming the 10k baht is what the visa itself costs and the embassy/consulate you apply through adds their own application fees.

[@WushuTaz]

In the US the fee is $400 USD or 14373 baht.

[@aeroAdvocate]

@@guysmith81 Thai foreign missions don’t have a separately listed “application fee” as it’s all on one fee schedule. That being said, Laos appears to be the lowest and really only charges 10,000 Baht.

[@icodefor]

​@@aeroAdvocate Actually Norway is the cheapest ฿9,813 / 3,000 NOK.

[@aeroAdvocate]

@@icodefor Interesting, that's pretty sweet!

[@warrenhaylock7179]

Cool interview Thai people are so nice , no place else to live Thailand 🇹🇭 best

[@Broke_Expat]

DTV - potentially the best visa I’ve heard of worldwide as far simplicity for what you get… Great vid !

[@themeditationstation2242]

This is a game changer, thank you Chris and Deputy Director for taking the time to explain this amazing new visa to visit your beautiful country =)!!!!

[@BrianSiart]

Mahalo Chris! Because of this it looks like my wife and I will be moving to Thailand end of 2025 instead of waiting 5 years for both of us to retire.

[@TheThisami]

PIVOTAL INFORMATION FOR ME!!!! WOOOO!!!!! Full disclosure, I interpreted the 180 days as a per year (not calendar) and the 180 day extension as a one-time-in-the-life-of-the-visa thing. This video is a GREAT way to start my day!!!!

[@Armandotradess]

Just save up and get the 5 year privilege you get to cruise through the airport like a boss

[@himpoet]

I'd bet most people did, because that was the most obvious interpretation of the announcement. I'm glad it is way better than that - and that alone would have been pretty cool already.

[@crazyg74]

@@Armandotradess the cost for the privilege program is so high now, you're possibly better off paying separately for 'boss treatment' each time you arrive. Of course, that depends on how often you come and go.

[@iamjoemomma2]

@@Armandotradess which visa are you referring to?

[@jennibarnes140]

​@@himpoetno I didn't interpret that way, I heard it correct first time. However I still need clarification and reassurance that I had the correct understanding

[@dennisfoster8249]

Very good explanation by this gentleman

[@jonnyasia]

Looks like a few folks are munching on a big slice of humble pie right now, lol. Awesome job, mate! 😃

[@AtlantaKiddAdventures]

This video just made me jump for joy as we are coming in October and just got the same visa. Salute

[@jeremycairns6355]

This is just one more reason why you are the GOAT of Thailand 🇹🇭 information ℹ️ Well done 👍

[@RW4U]

Thanks! 😃

[@ThePhotographyRebuttal]

Thanks for the clarification, Chris. Should shut a few people up!

[@jeanbedard7391]

Hi Chris, just received my e-Visa DTV on September 23rd 2024, after having done an online application to Royal Thai Embassy, Ottawa. It took 15 days to get it through my email. I am particuliairy emthousiam after the interview you conducted on DTV at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs with Mr. Ninnad, Deputy Director General. Continiously watching your valuable information on Thailand on your KZbin channel RW4U.

[@simmo_25]

Thanks for setting this up Kris. This interview cuts through a lot of the noise and gave me the confidence to apply for the DTV visa as being legit. Less than a week after applying I am pleased to say I got my visa. Thanks a lot 👍🏻

[@TheBangkokMinute]

how did your visa get delivered? In a PDF?

[@davidx8152]

What type of work do you do?

[@rickschultz5159]

Thanks for putting your life on the line for us Chris...much appreciated!

[@sarlina1]

I don't know where the "one time 180 days in 5 years" comes from, but you were of course right. Visa agents, and many others, "knew" that from day 1. Good to have confirmed that you can max this stay on DTV to 360 days or even 365 days each year for 5 years. A very good option for remote workers/digital nomads(and a few more categories).

[@aeroAdvocate]

It comes from a bunch of knowitall bullshitters and disgruntled "expats" who are unhappy that people can get a better visa without being married to a Thai dragon or having to be retired geezers.

[@yahoolane]

Real old Rules, When some countries did not understand how much money tourism brings in.. Now Every country in the world wants Tourism, Even North Korea, and Russia

[@noblewolf679]

Read yhe thai tax rules bud

[@lingua19999]

because MOST actual Lawyer see it different. The selling the best case without IMMIGRATION which is an completely different department than this here in the video, agreeing to it. Talk with Immigration lawyer or officals and you will get other answers. It is still uncertain

[@sarlina1]

@@lingua19999 Being a visa agent for 11 years, having good contacts within the immigration, I have a pretty good knowledge of how this works. It's not uncertain at all, only a couple of questions were not asked. But the ground rules are set.

[@LucasKamerlingh]

Absolutely top-notch stuff which basically answers all questions about the DTV. I just got mine and I'm not even in Thailand yet, but I'm loving it already!

[@kpopbutlofi]

Did you have to fill out the intended date of arrival, accommodation address and all this part? Cause I want to apply but I didn't get any flight ticket yet, it doesn't really make a lot of sense...

[@limes..100]

@@kpopbutlofi why would you apply for a visa without having flight and accomodation plans

[@kpopbutlofi]

@@limes..100 why would you buy a flight ticket and rent a place before having a visa? What do you do with these things if you don't get approved? Don't you think that it makes a bit more sense that way? Applied for other countries and they don't work like that, they actually work the right way

[@luiso.6819]

Thank you very much Deputy Director General Naruchai Ninnad. Fantastic video Chris. Thailand is a great country.

[@jamsaanich4993]

Dude you just covered and answered everything I have been wanting to find out. 6 times a Thai visitor and 7 coming up now.

[@wolv12458]

I just applied for my DTV visa a few minutes ago after watching your videos on this and your other channel… If approved I will be hitting you up for some rentals inquiring 😊. I was born in Mexico then moved as a teenager to USA, stayed there until a couple years ago when I saw everything crashing down, but I kept my job and brought it with me to Spain where I live right now and applying for my Spaniard citizenship next year…. I was looking for another place to spend the 3 months I can get out of Europe while I get mu Citizenship and Tailand sounds like a fantastic place. I want to semi-retire early at 50 in about 5 years so I will also be testing waters with that in mind and Thailand as option to do so 😋. Hope my application for the DTV goes thru successfully. Thank you for the videos.. lots of info.

[@aaronbux1]

Nice. Let me or us know how it goes, please. I'll apply too! I'm an American (Seattle), but also considered Mexico (lived in San Diego for 15 years) and spent a summer in Spain (mostly Valencia) two years ago trying to see if other places might offer all that Thailand does. And I just got back from a two month trip to Vietnam. To me, Thailand is is the best. Friendliest people, best food, beautiful nature, affordability, etc. Good luck with your Spanish citz!

[@wolv12458]

@@aaronbux1Hi, okay will do, I also went to Mexico for a couple months to see if it would offer what I wanted, unfortunately it did not, it is beautiful with beautiful places and awesome people but it was not for me, Spain is great too but not retiree material for me, I hope that Thailand will be it, If my DTV gets approved I’ll try living there for 3 months and see how I feel. I’ll report back for sure, good luck with your DTV too, hopping for the best.

[@PopTartLee]

You big dummy....just arrive at border get your 60 days plus 30 days extension. ​@wolv12458

[@winnerwinnerchickendinner8809]

Philippines has also the same visa and also permanent immigrates visa

[@PopTartLee]

@winnerwinnerchickendinner8809 Philippines 🇵🇭 Bargirls are of lower quality and so is their Infrastructure.

[@tootory9506]

YOU ARE AWESOME DUDE! THANK YOU! and Deputy Director General Ninnad Was The Coolest As Well!!! Good People Is Everything! 🤗

[@IronHulkTriathlon]

That's a boom shocka locka mic drop for Chris! Going to sleep easy tonight knowing you were right about all the DTV visa and I now know my next Visa! Thanks brother!

[@BoBurson]

You made my day, Chris. So happy to hear the details at last. And even happier that the details are so great! Thank you

[@NYC-2-BKK]

Hi Chris - thanks for doing this interview! It was very informative - deputy general Ninnad was great and well spoken!

[@nycgent50]

Nicely done, Chris! Thanks for taking the time to get the DTV Visa questions resolved. You are da man!

[@leavg2890]

Thank you, Chris and Mr. Naruchai Ninnad. This video answered my questions about the DTV visa and I scheduled an appointment in my local embassy :-)

[@russellblake659]

What is lovely man. It highlights why so many of us feel happy and welcomed to Thailand. My hats off to the Thai authorities

[@russellblake659]

What a I meant

[@nefertemur8951]

Greetings RW4U, Chris, awesome interview, some of your subscribers owe you an apology. Amazing research and respects to the deputy director of consular affairs . Thanks for sharing Chris, great job!

[@robstemp4726]

I love it when you go directly to the source with clear information

[@officewaller]

Absolutely brilliant.

[@EmperorPalpatine501]

AMAZING work getting this interview done. Props to you 👏👏

[@jimgotslim]

Thank you for this, I have been waiting to see how this actually shakes out; visited for my first time in April, will already be back for 9 weeks later this year for me and my company to test if me being there works for both us. The stars have kind of aligned for me on this visa

[@arifbaba5482]

When you compare on the KZbin landscape for info about dtv visa with all the fals informations… this video is pure gold. Pure gold! I applied for it just yesterday thanks to this clear info

[@thekoshertourist]

Great interview. Thanks for taking the time to get the 4-1-1...sounds like a great option now.

[@bdud383]

Chris, you have nothing to be ashamed of. You always do your best. And from what I can see, your. videos are some of the best ever. informative very funny And they certainly hold my attention. If people have a problem with that, they can find another channel. It's that simple. Take care. And once again, I thank you very much. Cheers

[@RW4U]

you. nailed. it.

[@ahappyguy7695]

This is BIG!! Thank you friend 🙏🫵🏽🤴

[@LeJa-76]

Thanks, finally someone that manage to clear this up :D

[@carole2835]

Don’t worry Chris no one gets it right 100% all of the time I’m just grateful you have the guts to try and give us information rather than us going through the wringer. Thai rules can change like the wind and are not always clear. Thank you for your dedication to us and actually caring about your subscribers x

[@DAh-xo8zm]

Well done Thailand! Great interview, great information, great policy.

[@satoshi_corner]

Excellent stuff, great work Chris, very clear now.

[@himpoet]

Hi Chris! Thank you for all the efforts. One issue that was not discussed was whether a stay exceeding 180 days (whatever the number of entries) in a calendar year will lead to tax liability, but I suppose we just have to assume that, at least in theory, you have tax obligations in Thailand if you stay longer than 180 days. This visa, at least as it was announced, does bring legal clarity and the right to work in Thailand for foreign employers, which is great, but whether there's tax liabilities beyond that period of time is something I haven't seen addressed. Thanks again.

[@matty0086]

It would be nice to get that part about taxation clarified as well.

[@himpoet]

@@matty0086 I soon found another video on this channel that does just that.

[@pinatacolada7986]

Once the Thai government realize digital nomads will avoid paying tax, they will cancel everyone's DTV visa 🤣

[@PeterAbhiOne]

Yes, if you stay more then 6 months you have to pay tax... Some say you get double taxed, meaning you pay tax in you own country (where your company is registered) and in Thailand.

[@johnsherlock6825]

Going above and beyond as usual Chris. Can't thank you enough for all the effort you put into giving us up to date accurate information, and your charity work. Cheers!

[@richardmolina5378]

at least i appeciate you. and i wanna thank you also for clearing all doubts. hopefully you are doing well in Thailand. hope to one day be there aswell god willing.

[@kimwkahler7381]

Thank you for making this video straight from the source. It was great to get the explanation for why this visa was created. It makes it so easy to understand how to use it and apply for it. 🎉

[@guyinthailand]

You Sir are an absolute LEGEND, Thank you 🙏🙏🙏

[@HelloRichard]

Chris, Good interview. If you ever have another meeting the DDG or better, with the Immigration Department, please question them on the necessity of TM47 (90 Day Reporting). Division 1 is now requiring in-person reporting "Your application for "STAYING LONGER THAN 90 DAYS" has been rejected. For first-time requests of a 90-day notification in each country visit, in-person presentation at the immigration office is required." It's a pain in the butt how often they flip flop at Division 1. All the best to you.

[@spiritedguy2]

First time report upon entry has always been in person, the following reports were in person or by mail, what's new is online reporting.

[@HelloRichard]

​​​​@@spiritedguy2 Been doing mail-in and online reporting since they started enforcing TM47 about 8 years ago. Only had to do in-person once when I got a new passport. All other times when I go out of Thailand and come back, online reporting worked. But not now. Division 1 rejected my whole family because we went to Lao and came back and I plan to go out again next month. So it's another in-person reporting to Division 1.

[@HelloRichard]

​@@spiritedguy2furthermore, what do you think of the necessity of TM47 reporting? Pretty ridiculous right?

[@LifeWithRilla]

This is awesome. I can’t wait to come back in using this for sure

[@Backpackingsimon]

Thank you for the great video! Awesome job to both of you

[@deanontheinterwebs]

This visa just got a lot more appealing with your clarifications -- thanks for taking the trip to the office to get the answers from an official source. I wasn't sure before now about the "1 x 180-day extension" and if it was for example a maximum of 180 days per calendar year etc -- now I know for sure. Excellent "perks" with this one.

[@yaterspoon57]

Wow, what a well spoken guy - in his second language!

[@aeroAdvocate]

MFA Officials in Thailand are smart people and most of them have studied abroad, taught at universities and in his position he most certainly held many international postings at Thai Embassies before. MFA positions are very prestigious in Thailand, they don’t hire people who aren’t capable.

[@LamNguyen-qb4ic]

Thank you Chris for straight out with the deputy. Take care. 👍👏

[@mactravel112]

Absolutely excellent video Chris Parker. Hats off to you for this. Great explanations too

[@happygor888]

Thank you Chris to clear the air, that probably is the better way to beat all the rumour. Thank you for the effort to interview with the Thai foreign ministry official !!! Appreciate it !

[@ronaus51]

Well done mate, straight to the source, can't do better than that. Thanks so much.

[@timbeckett4000]

I got my DTV approved in 2 days via the London embassy. Very easy online DIY. It was £300 fee so closer to 15k thb but well worth it! Didn’t have to visit the embassy either.

[@matthewcollier5746]

THB 14,000 if applying through Australia (AUD600)

[@markholland6657]

gotta love the 'sofa visa experts' on KZbin... keep up the good work Chris!!

[@benzakonium]

If anybody from the Consular is reading these comments please consider revising the rules for residency next. There are many of us who are married to Thai citizens and have lived, worked, and payed taxes here for many years, yet it's still very hard to get residency. Could you consider automaticly granting residency if certain criteria are met? If somebody is married, has stayed for X years or payed X Baht in Tax then they are granted a residence visa automatically for instance. I realise your main focus is tourism, but we also contribute greatly to the economy and the annual Non-Im O visa with 90 day reporting is very inconvienient. Thank you.

[@karabogaz]

bingo-point, and the 5 years granted via DTV cannot be really considered as anyone's total goal, I stay there 5 years, that's it...

[@fx-studio]

I have seen some sad cases where someone has stayed here 30 years and just because of some new paperwork rule they were about to get kicked out. They should do a residency Lite - perhaps not full residency - for anyone here over say 25 years.

[@karabogaz]

@@nb8665 are they that materialistic? how comes I am always the last to be advised... 🤣

[@auviance222]

Just as I am planning my departure from Europe to live as a digital nomad in SE Asia, this comes out. Delightful!

[@lynna4384]

Just got back to LA from Thailand and catching up on your videos. Chris, I absolutely adore you for doing this! You went straight to the official source and cleared things up for so many of us. Sending love from California!

[@tonyfromitaly2761]

Thank you!! Best information I've heard so far!! 👍🏻👍🏻

[@parasitius]

I love how you're making even some online lawyers eat their words with this video :)) kickin' ass man

[@YeboSa]

The guy is a real gentleman.

[@premjitc]

Fantastic work Chris… Great explanation and great clarity of the idea from the ministry !!

[@BoatLife_DansBoatLife]

Thanks for the great explanation! I applied for my visa after watching this video and will move to Thailand soon. The process was very smooth and professional. Appreciate the info

[@MikesTropicalTech]

Thanks for the confirmation on the 180 day rule. This is far more generous than I originally thought. I just got my approval for the new Destination Thailand Visa today. I submitted it on the new web site originally on July 3, then they asked for more documentation on July 30: a fresh financial statement, my Spanish ID card, my plane ticket (which is a Catch-22 and a whole different problem...) and a portfolio of my work so I put together a PDF of my latest prototyping projects. I got the approval today, categorized as a freelance software designer. So I'm good for stretches of 180 days in-country for the next 5 years which is perfect for my needs. This is a big change from my old Thai O-A visa which required $24K stuck in a local bank account, a local health insurance policy, paying for a visa extension and re-entry permit every year, and a newly imposed tax on funds brought into Thailand. The whole process took 2 months but I'm sure they got a flood of applications. Mine was handled by the embassy in Madrid.

[@kpopbutlofi]

how long did it take the embassy to give you a first feedback after your application? Was it in your home country or not?

[@MikesTropicalTech]

@@kpopbutlofi I got the first response asking for more documentation after about a month. I live part of the year in Barcelona and filed on the web site and it was handled in Madrid.

[@kpopbutlofi]

@@MikesTropicalTech oh wow, two months is too long. They are supposed to deliver your visas in days, it's in their guidelines

[@MikesTropicalTech]

@@kpopbutlofi Agreed, but it just launched so I'm sure they had a big flood of applications. Luckily I had the time to wait.

[@kpopbutlofi]

@@MikesTropicalTech probably yes but hey, you got it ✌🏼

[@HarrowfireworksUk]

That makes this new DTV visa worth everything. This is the best visa for digital people EVER.

[@limes..100]

Actually crazy good. I can’t believe you can extend 180 days every time..amazing

[@beaarthursdingus6633]

Another great video Chris! Thank you! Can you do a video on the process for bringing a dog into Thailand? And also the process of taking the dog back out of Thailand if you had to. Thanks again!

[@jonm3956]

Chris, love what you do, man. Keep up the great work.

[@anto-501]

Wow this really is a game changer. 5 years unlimited entry 😊

[@domi9577]

And just wait for it to be abused (fake employment letters etc) and be scrapped within a year....

[@anto-501]

@domi9577 All the others are abused they know that and are just simplifying things. Think about it this is about generating tax they want the nomads paying. They actually want workers long staying paying some tax without pissing off there own citizens.

[@PopTartLee]

That's not what is is😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@anto-501]

@@PopTartLee what do you think it is listening to that politician

[@PopTartLee]

@@anto-501 don't have a Clue......Ben hart says Wait.....lol.hahaha. December 30 Thailand will explain in detail what's going on.....lol.hahaha

[@ralphlewis6773]

13:20-13:40 for an extension within the kingdom sounds like you need to show again your proof of portfolio. But if you leave before the 180 days and re-enter that you do not. So in theory as I see it, one could get DTV in cooking, language classes, etc for the 5 years with only one proof of portfolio (the original) as long as you bounced out before the 180 days was up and re-entered for another 180 days. If so, I see a lot of abuse. I too am one that thought originally that it was only for 180 days and then only one 180 extension in the 5 years as no one could explain it otherwise. Thank you for that clarification.

[@PloyandJayinThailand]

Now you believe it when a bigger KZbinr interviews the same person 😂

[@PloyandJayinThailand]

@@markritchie5542 might be difficult or might not be difficult - it depends on the embassies who make decisions

[@davidlodge4305]

Keep making content bro loving all your KZbin vids im coming over for a month after Xmas hoping to move out there all the way from England

[@S1lv3rdo7]

YOU'RE A LEGEND!!! Thanks for clearing that up. Going next week! Can't wait for Nana Plaza!!

[@mrwongus]

How about TM-30 and 90 day reporting? Also what if you are already on a different visa, can you simply apply for dtv?

[@Tsechen287]

Omg such a polite Government official. Here in NewYork, when I visit DMV office even the clerks are unhelpful, unprofessional, dismissive & unbothered.

[@aeroAdvocate]

You can't really compare some crappy DMV with a top-line government official employed as a diplomat.

[@kumarshrimali]

Awesome work by none other than our own friend @RW4U , thank you so much for this video and clarification on this DTV Visa.

[@gregwaterman1743]

Great Job Chris , very informative and as usual ,YOU WERE SPOT ON !!!

[@golphnut]

Excellent video! Always good to hear the facts from a government official. Thanks!

[@zeidhaddad1]

Can I get this visa if I am retired? I do not work for any company/organization my current income is from Stocks investment with a financial company, thanks Chris please advice, Cheers!

[@brucesydenham9260]

great question. maybe he should interview with the tax office. I hope the answer will be as positive.

[@martypoll]

You could sign up for a class one time for the initial visa.

[@waynebear6423]

Perhaps that makes you a freelancer. Just show your share portfolio and financial returns.

[@TONYMOR]

Your income may be taxable if you stay greater than 180d within a year as you become a Thai tax citizen then. However it may be better than your home country tax thresholds so you'd have to check, however if you don't declare your taxable income in home country then you have something to think about and research etc. A course of some form may be best for you to use DTV, you'd have to check the options. You could do a 180d per year and then go to other countries or back home etc.

[@annajane9435]

Do you still have to do 90 day reporting? Thank you

[@Ax66hd]

Chris you are the best. And say it one more time I told you so 😂

[@mishi3271]

enjoyed the video, nice job. Super helpful, and taken so much of the uncertainty away. 🙏

[@Agave011]

Thank you for doing all the leg work. We all know how hard it can be to get clear answers regarding visa situations in Thailand.

[@CarRentalGuy]

Another awesome and super informative video, thanks Chris! I have a DTV currently processing at the Thai Embassy a couple hours east of the Peter Patch and Little Lake and hope to have it soon.

[@CarRentalGuy]

There was a request or two for additional documents but happy to report my DTV Visa was approved under freelance as a KZbinr. Thanks so much Chris for all your helpful, informative and entertaining videos!

[@christianbergset8622]

Finally someone actually taking their time getting information from the source. Excelent video, thanks. Keep up the good work. 😊😊

[@woodsideguitars1187]

You did great, Chris. Very welcome news, and yes, the official you spoke with was so competent and kind. Hope your microphone is ok. :D

[@arabdigitalnomads]

Thank you very much for your effort and excited about this visa. I am wondering how many nationalities this visa applicable for?

[@TheUnFairAdvantageCrypto]

you rock Chris! i watched this video and 8 days later im good to go for 5 years - WOW that was easy!

[@loudhitzzz2861]

We appreciate you putting in the footwork and journalism for this interview Chris, very informative and transparent.