Hi all. Any experience kind soul can give me a step by step guide to apply for a Thai marriage visa. My Thai wife wasn’t very sure and we are trying to avoid going to an agent if possible. We are married in my country but next year, we decided to go back to Thailand to live permanently. Any help is much appreciated thanks 🙏

Hi All

Thanks for the add.

We intend to retire to Hua Hin around April 2027 and we are visiting on holiday in March 2026 for three weeks.

Is there anything I can do during our holiday in March to help with the retirement in 2027.

We will both be 62 on retirement and both UK citizens.

Any advise would be appreciated.

What are the updates on Tax for foreigners? Is it applicable for 2025? Does it apply for anyone staying over 180 days in a calendar year, or is it 180 days per entry? What if it's 10 days on a visa exempt, and then 180 on DTV in a year? Do those add up and count towards the total? Thanks

DTV approved – Bern (Switzerland 🇨🇭🇹🇭)

Timeline:

* 📅 Submitted & paid: 12.12.2025

* ✅ Approved / eVisa issued: 14.12.2025

* 📧 Delivered by email: 14.12.2025

Documents I uploaded:

* Passport biodata page

* Passport photo (white background)

* Proof of funds (bank statements – last 3 months)

* Professional portfolio

* Hotel/accommodation details

* Residence confirmation (Switzerland)

Hope this helps others applying in Bern. 🍀

Super hyped for the journey that lies ahead now! 🌴🚀

Hello, I will be staying in Da Nang for the next few days and I was wondering if could possibly apply for dtv from the Hanoi portal on the Thai Embassy website? Thanks

Hey guys!

I applied through London Thai Embassy, soft power, I put on my application my intended date of arrival 5th January 2026.

1st December: Applied

4th December: Sent proof of flights

Do you think I put my intended date of arrival too far out and that I have is why I have not heard back from them yet? Or when do you reckon I will hear something, I am hoping the upcoming week.

Thank you.

hello guys, i got a DTV interview appointment at Laos Thai embassy. May I know what kind of questions that the counselor would ask?

hi everyone, does anyone know how straightforward it will be to move from Elite/Privilege visa to a non-o retirement once the Elite expires? could it be done without leaving? thank you

Arrived in Thailand recently on a Non-O retirement visa and opened bank accounts (no agents). Unfortunately I have to now leave Thailand and will return next June to retire so will do new Non-O then. My question is around my bank accounts (KBank and Krungsri) - if I leave dormant with a small balance do I need to worry they’ll be closed? Also when I return I am assuming that they will be happy with the new Non-O if they haven’t closed the accounts - does that sound reasonable?

Hi all,

Quick question about Immigration at suvarnabhumi airport. I will be flying to Bangkok tomorrow via Business class. Are there any fast tracks or priority lanes at the Immigration? Do you have to book access for the priority lane in advance or is it included for business class tickets?

Thanks in advance