In 2025, Thailand continues to be a popular destination for digital nomads.
With the advent of the new Digital Nomad Visa (DTV),
- Digital Nomad Visa (DTV): This visa allows stays of up to 180 days with a valid period of five years, with the option to extend the stay once per entry for another 180 days dtv.in.th.
Financial evidence: an amount of no less than ฿500,000 for the last 3 months, e.g. bank statements, pay slips, sponsorship letter.
The DTV does require 500,000 (thb) (~US $15,337) to qualify plus visa fees.
For those digital nomads working remote for foreign companies, many are paid high salaries in western currencies affording a luxurious life in Thailand.
If you are considering moving long term to Thailand on a DTV and working remote:
- You should first have a solid idea of the stability of your job. (You do not want to move and settle in and find out your job was eliminated).
- You should have the ability to find new jobs quickly.
- You should have a plan to save money should the job disappear.
- You should have a place to move to, should the job disappear
- You should understand how viable your job will be year after year.
- You should investigate, with the advent of AI technologies, if you will still have a job in a few years.
- You should have current job skills that will always be in demand.
- You should invest some of your income in low to zero risk investments to provide a backup cash flow.
- You should always be looking ahead to make sure you can make an income to stay in Thailand. Stay on top of your skills and demand.
- You should save money for retirement, medical and other issues.
Being a Digital Nomad in Thailand comes down to one thing?
The ability to earn a consistent income over the long term.
By carefully planning and ensuring your job skills are always in demand, you can make an amazing life living in Thailand.