Bangkok calling: Thailand’s digital nomad visa proves a runaway success

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When Tim Grassin sold his fintech start-up in the Philippines, he mapped out his next move the way any good analyst would: with a spreadsheet.After comparing the region’s top destinations for remote workers, the French-Canadian entrepreneur landed on the Thai capital.“Bangkok won,” he told This Week in Asia.Drawn by its affordable healthcare, robust infrastructure and vibrant lifestyle, Grassin settled in the city in 2023 and eventually qualified for the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) – a...