Sharing since I've been lurking around for 15 months.

DTV Soft Power Cooking (House of Taste Thai Cooking, Bangkok)

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

Application Submitted: 19-Sept

Additional Docs Req (all pages of passport): 29-Sept

Docs Submitted: 30-Sept

Application Approved: 01-Oct

Total: 7-8 Business Days

Did NOT use an agent. Provided 3 months bank statements with over 500k THB balance.

British passport, shoe size 10.

Im planning to stay with a friend in thailand he works there with work permit, i saw letter of invitation is enough and also should i get anything from his landlord or tm30 ?

Anyone used this route?

VISA Entry - Suvarnabhumi Airport

I entered for the first time on my DTV, walked up to the IO handed my passport and laminated DTV visa, she scanned it and stamped my passport no hassle to questions asked. Was like arriving on VOA.

My question for anyone who has held or holds a DTV in this group is what are my next steps. I entered in Bangkok airport but I am living in Chiang Mai so where do I go for my 90 day check in? I am a little confused as theres no where on my visa nor did the IO say anything to me when I arrived.

If it hadn't been for reading through this group prior to my application I wouldn't even know it was something I had to do. Could someone please advise me haha thank you 🙏

Update: DTV approved after interview in Karachi embassy.

The ambassador was very nice, friendly, and shared some pro tips as well. When I entered, he mentioned that the ministry has asked me to check your contracts (I work on Upwork as a full time freelancer). After I showed him my profile live with a few contracts, he stopped me and said, "that's enough, I'm satisfied." I asked him a few questions regarding the visa and then left the embassy.

In 90 mins, I got my visa on email. Alhamd o Lillah

Excuse me: I always read (or maybe I missed the other topics) about problems involving Bangkok Bank. But what about other banks? Has anyone had their account frozen? With which bank? Thanks.

Hello!

Could you please help me with a few doubts:

Can i show fixed deposits as proof of funds in my account?

And after i get the DTV do i need to submit proof of residence in thailand every 3 or 6 months?

Ok, I get a new passport soon.

But I have questions.

Do I have to transfer the visa and other information, like entry stamp immediately?

Also same questions for bank and phone company, is it a problem, I do that a bit later.

Question is also related to the fact I had an accident. I cannot go anywhere, for at least 2 months, if surgery is needed, maybe longer.

Banks will probably not notice that, but I also have to for fill my 90 days, online in 6 weeks. So that could be a problem is passport nr is not same.

Thank you.

Hey everyone 👋 I need a bit of advice.

So far this year I’ve entered Thailand twice:

• First time in May for 7 days

• Second time in August for 10 days

Now I’m planning my third trip in October (6th–16th, 10 days).

With my nationality I get a 60-day visa exemption, but in reality I’ve only stayed 7 days the first time and 10 days the second time – way shorter than the 60 days allowed. For this upcoming trip I’ll also have everything ready: confirmed return flights, hotel bookings for the whole stay, and more than enough cash to show if needed.

Since this will be my 3rd entry in the same year, do you think immigration will give me any issues? All my trips are just short holidays.

Has anyone had a similar experience? Just want to be prepared and avoid any problems at the airport 😅

Hey all - how much of a problem is it if my host will not fill out a TM30 for short stay condo?

I arrived I Thailand 2 days ago and had rented a condo on booking.com for my first 9 nights while I search for something long term.

I hadn’t met the host and only thought to text about my TM30 yesterday - asking to make sure they filled it out.

They asked what visa I was on and said that TM30 was only for over 30 days.

I replied and said even 1 night should have a TM30 and they replied they would “ask the owner”.

Haven’t heard back from them and doubting they will do it now - will this be a problem when I do my 90 day report?

Can you switch from a DTV to a Business Visa? My partner and I are planning to open a bar, but want to do a few months of intensive Thai language classes while we scope out locations and business partners before we actually need the business and spouse visa. Considering whether a tourist visa (exemption - Australian) or soft power DTV is wiser? All advice welcome.