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Jul 12, 2025
3 days ago
Nat *****
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Could you please suggest the muay thai gym in Bangkok? I called one of the previous places you guy wrote in the posts and they said right now embassy need more documents and they are more strict so they cannot issue it anymore.

Thanks you in advance,
Jul 12, 2025
3 days ago
Stephen *********
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My partner got married in Thailand to an English guy 10 years ago.

They have been separated for 5 years.

Is it true that she can now divorce him in one day in Thailand?
Jul 12, 2025
3 days ago
Simon ********
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I'm wanting to stay 90 days. My understanding is I won't need a visa. After 60 days I can extend for 39 days. Is my understanding correct ?
Jul 12, 2025
3 days ago
I got my dtv soft power a couple months ago, I’m planning a short trip out the country and I was wondering if I’ll be able to get in no problem.

Along with this I was wondering what I need to do after the first 6 months are over( my trip would be before the 6 months ). I could be wrong but do I need updated documents once the initial 180 days are over and I fly out and back into Thailand
Jul 12, 2025
3 days ago
For people who successfully got the DTV after getting rejected, what were the reason of rejection you put in the application for your rejection. Does a rejection actually affect reapplication at all? HCMC is asking for more info and in case I get rejected would it harm my chances the second time to have that on my record or should I withdraw my application to protect my record? Does a rejection even need to be disclosed? Please help. Thanks!
Jul 12, 2025
3 days ago
From my guess the first one is permanent address and second is current address?

PS: Both inputs are labelled as 'Home Address'
Jul 12, 2025
3 days ago
Hi!

Need a visa agent to support me and my VN gf with DTV visas. I'm Lithuanian. Have the needed money on account, just don't want to do it through my embassy in person, as it's in Denmark. I'm in VN now, would be best to solve all here or online. Any options?

Thanks!
Jul 12, 2025
3 days ago
To activate should I scan passport page with dtv stamp and I can add my revolut card? Which point should I use?
Jul 12, 2025
3 days ago
I just re entered Thailand after my 180 days expired. I went to Singapore for a 4 day holiday.

No issues at Thai immigration at the airport.

I presented a copy of my DTV. And passport that was it. Stamped for another 180 days.

No Questions
Jul 12, 2025
3 days ago
Innes ******
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Hi everyone, my wife (44 years old) and I (51 years old), both New Zealand citizens / residents are planning to retire to Thailand in a couple of months and wanting to sanity check our approach with this group given my wife is under 50.

Firstly I'll apply for the Non-O Retirement from New Zealand so that I can easily open a bank account in Thailand upon arrival, deposit the THB 800k, and then apply for the 1 year extension.

As for my wife, the two options based on advice from visa agencies and forums appear to be as follows:

Option 1. Travel to Thailand visa exempt, apply for ED granted for a stay of 90 days, extend once for a further 3 months, then apply to change to a Non-O dependent (on my Non-O Retirement).

The issue we're finding with the ED is that schools seem to be catering only for DTV now and not supporting ED. I expect we'd also not be able to leave the country and travel until the conversion to Non-O dependent is complete and immigration appear to be taking a dim view of people on ED visas travelling when they should be studying. But the ED duration is intended for only 6 months so that's not really an issue.

Option 2. Apply for the DTV from New Zealand based on Thai soft power activities. The 5 year duration of the visa will be sufficient to cover the period until my wife is 50 at which point she can apply for the non-O Retirement.

The concern with the DTV is the soft power category seems to have a lot of problems with immigration based on the forum posts, particularly when reentering the country. This creates the risk she will be denied entry.

Greatly appreciate your expert opinion as to the best approach given the current lay of the land in Thailand right now. Thanks!