Why Thailand is making it easier for travelers to stay longer <a href=https://t.me/chat_phuket>„X„p„„ „~„p „P„‡„…„{„u„„„u</a> Maybe you want to escape the winter months at homeC opting instead to take care of your business on a laptop from the comfort of your rented Phuket villa as you gaze over the Andaman Sea. Or perhaps youfre ready to step into the ring and embark on a new career as a Muay Thai fighter.
Either wayC Thailand has you covered.
The popular Southeast Asia destination recently introduced a new five-year visa targeted at remote workers and other travelers looking to stay in the kingdom for extended periods.
According to a statement issued by the Thai prime ministerfs officeC the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) will allow eligible travelers a period of stay up to 180 days per visitC on a multiple-entry basisC within five years. (This means they will need to leave the country when their 180 days are upC and the time resets when they re-enter.) The government statement says the visa is open to several categories of remote workersC including digital nomads and freelancers. Itfs also aimed at those looking to visit to engage in activities such as Muay Thai training or Thai cooking classesC or come for extended medical treatments.
To applyC travelers need to show evidence that they have a minimum of 500C000 baht (about $13C800) in fundsC as well as documents to support the purpose of their visitC such as a letter from a medical center or proof of employment