News Forum - Thailand’s new visa rules: Game-changer or red-tape?

[Thaiger]

Thailand’s Interior Ministry just dropped a bombshell with fresh guidelines for the much-hyped Destination Thailand Visa (DTV), now granting visa-exempt tourists a 60-day stay instead of the previous 30 days. The DTV has been heralded as a game-changer for remote workers, allowing them to work for overseas companies without the hassle of obtaining a local … …

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[Augratin]

I don't understand why only short-term visitors can manage their overseas business.  Why can't long-term folks like retirees and spousal visa holders do it too?  I would think that as long as we're bringing a regular stream of money into the country legally, the government should be happy.