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Nov 8, 2025
18 days ago
Does the entire 500,000 baht need to be in the same bank account?

I have my money spread across a few bank accounts that are in my name. Will it be ok to show 3 month records of all the bank accounts with the cash in it?

Thanks in advance
Nov 8, 2025
18 days ago
I have my interview for my DTV e visa in Vientane on the 12th. Do I need to print off all the documents I submitted online?
Nov 8, 2025
18 days ago
Approved through Wash DC

Really appreciate all the information I’ve read here over the months. Soft power was Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy. Their DTV package consisting of 10 classes over 6 months.

I submitted one month of financials because I had seen that’s all Washington DC really required, but they requested the full three months.  Approved the day after I sent them. 

There is no spot for a cover letter when applying, so I added one to the top of my bank statement. 

Then added an additional cover letter when I submitted the rest of the bank statements. 

The whole process was eight days. 

Woohoo!
Nov 8, 2025
18 days ago
IndigoG********
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1 Hour after I sumbitted additional documents to LA, I was approved for soft powered Medical...with non traditional financials....see you soon!
Nov 8, 2025
18 days ago
Yılmaz *********
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Hi everyone 👋

I currently have around 750,000 THB in my Turkish bank account, and I also receive monthly rental income of about 15,000 THB into the same account.

I’m planning to stay in Thailand for 3 months starting November 15, and then possibly apply for the DTV visa from Vietnam afterward.

Recently, I’ve started getting involved in social media projects, but I don’t have any other active income sources at the moment.

Based on my situation, which DTV category or application plan would you recommend?

Thanks a lot for your help 🙏
Nov 8, 2025
18 days ago
Hi everyone,

I know that with the DTV visa we’re required to leave Thailand at least twice a year, before every 180 days. I just want to ask if anyone knows how long we can stay outside the country each time. I might need to return to my home country for 3–4 months to settle some business matters. Would it cause any issues with immigration when I re-enter Thailand after being away that long? Is there any specific rule about this situation for DTV visa holders?

Thanks in advance for your help and time!
Nov 8, 2025
18 days ago
Sergey *************
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I arrived in Thailand about 1 month ago on a 60 day visa exemption stamp. I stayed for 30 days in an Airbnb apartment, and my landlord didn't file a TM30 form. For the next 30 days I will stay in another condo where the landlord is going to file a TM30 form. If I go to the Jomtien immigration office to extend my stay will I be fined 1600 baht for not having a registration at the first place I stayed? Thanks.
Nov 8, 2025
18 days ago
Jair ******
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O-X Visa: who has this visa and can comments on pros and cons? I have a Bangkok Bank account and can transfer the 3 Million baht; this technically has me fulfill all requirements to apply from NYC. Here's what I've gathered:

CONS

1. Mandatory Health Insurance from a limited number of providers.

2. Mandatory 90 day reporting (1st in person, subsequent online)

3. Long stay tax liability/filing.

4. Not sure what investment products I have access to in Bangkok on my funds: need to research CD rates.

5. Odd process: what if I deposit the funds and then decide not to come or delay my arrival? Are the deposited funds easily accessible/repartiatable back to the US?

PROS

1. 5 Year duration.

2. Fees are reasonable: 400$

I know I can get a Non O and apply for an extension of status; that's an option but O-X might be better.
Nov 8, 2025
18 days ago
Somsap ********
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What are the best deals for cell phone service.

I have my own phone, I will need a number in my name for my visa. I'm in the khon kaen area. I don't need unlimited data. I don't mind paying for a year in advance if it saves money. Thanks.
Nov 7, 2025
19 days ago
Stewart *******
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How difficult is it to apply for Non-O visa while in Thailand. I gather you can only open bank account with this visa, in order to deposit 800000tbht for retirement visa?
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