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Jul 29, 2025
2 months ago
Ehaan *******
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#Lost90daysslip

Good Morning everyone. I just noticed that my 90days report slip is lost. What would be the procedure in Chaengwathana. TIA
Jul 29, 2025
2 months ago
Rainy ****
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For visa extension on 60day visa exemption entry, do we apply at Immigration Division 1 or Laski. Can we apply early or 2 weeks before exit date? On the form, they ask to state reson for extension, what do you guys state or can leave it blank? Thanks
Jul 29, 2025
2 months ago
Can I fly to Ho-Chi-Minh but still apply in Hanoi? Any experiences? No scared and afraid people pls šŸ™
Jul 29, 2025
2 months ago
Michael **********
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I read a lot of posts about people looking for to open to a bank account with the DTV visa and here's my experience.

YOU CANNOT OPEN AN ACCOUNT WITH THE DTV VISA except for particular cases (you are married to a thai, you have a thai son/daughter, etc). I know it sucks but I've been using for a few months TrueMoney and I can guarantee is a great 2nd choice. I've obtained the full access to the app (it required me to send a picture of my dtv visa + a picture of the entry stamp on my passport) and this is what I can do with the app:

1) I can scan pay EVERYWHERE, including the small auntie at the local market

2) I can link the payment to most of the app (grab,bolt,lazada, shoppee etc)

3) I can create a virtual debit card to buy stuff online

4) I can link that card to google/samsung pay and pay with the NFC.

5) I can top up at the true store up to 50k baht, I believe that out of every tesco lotus there's an automatic machine to do that

6) I can obviously pay at everystore which is true money friendly (7/11)

With that said, having a bank account is great but with true money I can do 99% of the things I would have done with a bank.

PS: I got cash with me so I just exchange the cash at the local superrich and then transfer it on my account. On the app there's the possibility to link it to a credit/debit card, not sure if that works just with local ones or it'll accept a foreign card as well
Jul 29, 2025
2 months ago
USBusine********
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APPROVED - Los Angeles, 5 hours. I didn’t believe it could happen, but it happened last week. I read dozens reports of 30+ days, and saw one or two of <48 hours. My goal was to try to get this right on the first run.

This group helped me a lot so I wanted to add more info. Context - im an entrepreneur with business partners so it was a little bit more complex, but spent a good 5 hours getting everything properly in order. Here’s what I provided for the Workation DTV:

* Passport biodata

* Drivers license

* 3 months of bank statements with 6 figures of funds, with name and address matching license

* Cover letter on company letterhead explaining who I am, my company, explaining that I can work remotely, and confirming that I will not to any work in Thailand for outside companies or within the Thai labor market

* company registration documents (articles of organization)

* documents proving my ownership in this business

* one page visual portfolio of my company

* my LinkedIn profile one pager image
Jul 29, 2025
2 months ago
David **********
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kindly asking after I submit my additional documents how many days do I have to wait to get my visa approved,for those who have been asked to provide
Jul 29, 2025
2 months ago
Debra **********
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My defector spouse of 25 years and myself are looking to retire to Thailand early next year, we have a joint bank account and house , car everything is in both names , my question is , do we need separate Thai bank accounts or can we get a joint account

Cheers for the advice
Jul 29, 2025
2 months ago
Blaine ********
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Hi

Bringing 79 yo mum.

Hi we all have Dtv ā€˜s and land in Chiang Mai next week.

In November I’m returning to Australia to pick up mum to live with us.

Any recommendations on Soft Power Course for 79yo. Mum uses electric wheelchair most of the time so Muay Thai might be outā€¦šŸ˜Š
Jul 29, 2025
2 months ago
Eric *******
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I’m curious whether any of you in the US have had difficulty getting your doctor to sign the Thai Consulate’s Medical Certificate form for the Non Immigrant OA Visa application.
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