This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.
Nov 17, 2025
15 days ago
Peter ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hello everyone:)

So I have a tourist stamp/visa etc. Previously I made here my temporary DL, now i am back and i try to exchange/extend it to the 5y. I know some places are not giving the 5y, some other they do. I collected all the docus(health and immigration certificate). I would like to know if any of you know the current situation in Ko Samui,Krabi,Phuket. I tried in Surat Thani Town, but they bounced me back with the 2 years etcetc. Thank you
Nov 17, 2025
15 days ago
Glenn **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hi all. I applied for a non o visa three weeks ago. I haven't received a reply yet and I fly in eight days. Should I be worried and try phoning them? Thanks I will advance
Nov 17, 2025
15 days ago
Hello!

I have a couple of questions regarding the choice of Embassy/Consulate.

1. I applied in Frankfurt/Germany and got a request for addiitional documents four days after I initially applied. Since I submitted the documents, it's been almost three weeks without any update. Has anyone else here gone through Frankfurt in recent weeks/months? What are your experiences?

2. I thought I have to go through Frankfurt, because it's close to where I live, and they are responsible for handling request from people in my region. Since there is a lot of discussion in this forum about choosing a different embassy/consulate for applying, I would love to understand the way this would work. Are you guys then travelling to the place of that specific consulate and stay there until the decision on the DTV has been made? Thanks in advance!
Nov 17, 2025
15 days ago
Hi ,

Can you please advise reliable, trustworthy agent in Bangkok for DTV? I contacted a few agents , they speak differently? 😏😏
Nov 17, 2025
15 days ago
Hi everyone,

I am currently in Vietnam and am planning to apply for DTV. Is it possible to apply at the Thai General Consulate in Ho Chi Minh or do I have to fly out to Hanoi to submit at the Embassy?

Cheers!
Nov 17, 2025
15 days ago
Byung-Il ******
ORIGINAL POSTER
When applying for an annual extension of Non-O marriage visa, does the Thai spouse need to be physically present and accompany me to Chaeng Wattana (CW)?

5 years, we've gone to CW together for the extension but her brand new job prevents her from taking the trip this year

Thanks in advance!
Nov 17, 2025
15 days ago
Matt **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hi, just wondering if anyone knows, as there are lots of conflicting info on the web, when leaving the county after the 180 days, do I have to leave for a certain amount of time? As in, does an out and back in in the same day matter or does immigration prefer you leave for a longer period?

Cheers
Nov 17, 2025
16 days ago
Hey:)

Has anyone recently submitted a DTV soft in Taipei Taiwan, and can share their experience?
Nov 17, 2025
16 days ago
Question about DTV via UK business owner:

Hi everyone, I plan to apply for the DTV via route A (buisness owner, freelancer, foreign talent).

I own a UK company that provides scientific and engineering research consulting, specifically in battery chemistry, materials and electronic engineering.

I have over 500,000 THB in my personal bank account, from consistent salary+dividends (3 years of self-assessments).

However, I do not have any active consulting contracts at the moment, as I’m taking time for buisness strategy planning, professional development and further research.

Will lack of active contracts be a problem for DTV approval? Thanks
Page 62 of 6726