Hi there, I entered Thailand yesterday with my DTV for the first time, via Phuket airport. I had my visa printed. The lady left with my passeport and visa to go ask something to one of her colleague, came back, stamped, no questions ask. I think she just wanted to be sure what to do with it. No stress 😇

Hi folks, I have a question about Bangkok Bank😅. I haven't received any communication either on the app or via email or text stating that my account is locked, but I'm unable to make transfers or top up my mobile service. Although I can still receive money into the account, I'm unsure if it's locked or temporary. Has anyone experienced this?

Recently obtained my employment contract (remote) from my company as a remote worker where it’s states that I can work in Thailand but not for Thai companies.

Will my DTV request be rejected if I’m not applying from the country of employment origin?

As per example Vietnam or some other neighboring country.

Hi, everyone! I have a question about frequent work trips outside of Thailand as a DTV holder. I'd be grateful for advice on how to minimize any issues this may cause.

I entered Thailand with my DTV (soft power/ muay Thai) on Sunday without issue. Originally, I was expecting to stay in Thailand without interruption for several weeks before needing to leave Thailand for a few days each month for work.

However, chaos at work and a last minute change in plans means means that I now need to be out of Thailand quite a bit over the next several weeks (i.e. up to four days per week most weeks).

Twelve hours after I landed in Bangkok and activated the DTV, I left for Hong Kong for a 12-hour same-day return trip (all day Monday). I need to go back this Wednesday to Friday. Next should be one day in Hong Kong and the following week up to four days. After that it should be one day per week until the end of September (so about six weeks of this bouncing back and fourth).

Coming back today (Monday, my second entry after arriving on Sunday) the immigration officer asked how long as I was staying this time and I said I needed to travel again this week and she didn't make a fuss, so it seems this was just a routine question and that there's no problem yet.

My guess is that immigration officers are mostly worried about overstayers and people misusing the DTV. Neither applies to me as I'm not doing anything dodgy and if anything I'm under-staying. I genuinely plan to attend the muay Thai classes when I am in Bangkok (2-3 times per week, first session Tuesday before my next trip on Wednesday) and the gym's booking app tracks attendance, so there will be a record that I am fulfilling the purpose of my DTV.

So my questions:

* Is this going to be an issue?

* If I am questioned by immigration, how can reassure them that I am following the rules?

* Any advice on how to time and structure unavoidable work trips - is it better to do same day return or stay overnight or does it not matter?

Thanks!

Can you please be able to let me know the cost of an agent to do a retirement visa and open a bank account and a phone number and car and motorcycle licence just around about costs l will be in undon thani thanks heaps

Does one need health insurance for a two week visit?

I would like to hear from folks who recently entered Thailand 🇹🇭 on a 60 visa exempt then went to immigration to get a 30 day extension.

When you went for the extension I know you probably had to fill out a form on where you’re staying along with two passport pictures and the 1900 baht fee. Is there anything else required for the extension.

Any and all help will be greatly appreciated.

Thank you 🙏

Any suggestions, if I’m over 50 applying from the USA. My plan is to dedicate one year of study to Thai language upon arrival. Does it make sense to get an education visa and transfer it to an O visa once I arrive? this way I can get my own insurance. Or does it make more sense to just get the O-A from USA. Thanks for the help. 

Has anyone used an onward travel ticket?, I don't particularly want to buy a return ticket, onward travel tickets are available for a 24 hour period for $12. Just wondering if they are accepted by the airlines and thai immigration if asked for proof of onward travel, thank you

Hi all. Just got my Non immigrant O-A visa from the Thai embassy in SA. Valid until 25 Aug 26. What do I need to do when I arrive in Thailand. Want to live there full time I have a house there that I built with my Thai partner