Hi, a couple questions regarding getting a Thai DL:

Do I need to have an IDP in addition to my Canadian license?

Is there an extra step to add a motorbike designation?

Thanks

I know the freezing of funds for visa related bank balance certificate at Bangkok bank has been done to death, but I was in my local Kabinburi branch and decided to see what they said, they told me pretty much what's already been shared, however, they then said it did not apply to my account because its older than 4 years. It will be probably different when I apply for it.

hi, just wanted to quickly confirm that Canadians are eligible for a 30 day extension on a VOA?

I'm looking for recommendations for Muay Thai gyms in Chiang Mai that offer BEGINNER classes for the over 50 crowd, I mean BEGINNERS beginner. That also do DTVs.

I would attend every class, but I'm a slightly older person who hasn't done any workouts in probably close to 3 years.

I will being going to Chiang Mai on a visa exempt for 60 days to check out places for muay thai and language school and then will hopefully apply from Hanoi.

When applying for DTV it asks for proof of current residence. If I’m in the U.S. could I just scan a photo of my drivers license with my address on it?

I submitted my application to Hanoi on August 18th, but received a rejection on the 20th. I was working remotely, and all the documents were in order. Why was it rejected in just 2 days? If I change my soft skills documents and submit them again, will I have a chance? Do you have any reliable agents to recommend? I am in Vietnam now.

I was recently approved for the DTV by the London Embassy - soft power.

It wasn't an easy application for me. I found the uploads difficult. I diligently printed out pages and pages of bank statements but, in the end, could only upload one page - a summary of my current account.

Following my application, I was asked for evidence of my flight. I hadn't bought one as had been told it wasn't necessary. I then felt I had to buy one that left within three months, which was earlier than I wanted to leave, due to the time limits outlined on the application page.

The Embassy then wanted an eticket. Norsk does not provide them apparently and, in any case, I couldn't get through to them. I rang the Embassy and explained the situation. I then cancelled the flight and bought another ticket that leaves in 4 months' time. The Embassy employee said that would be OK as long as the start date of the course corresponded to the departure date.

I also had to send another photo taken with my phone. That was also rejected and I was asked to resubmit it - a glitch in their system it seems.

Anyway, I'm writing this just in case any of it is useful to someone else. I found the whole process a bit of a nightmare, despite the form itself not being too difficult. I found being able to speak to someone at the Embassy helpful.

All the best!

I am looking at applying for a DTV with Muay Thai (Canadian passport but considering going to Chiang Mai to scope out gyms before choosing one, and applying from Hanoi) I have the 500k+ funds in a regular savings account.

But I'm seeing that several people are being asked to also report income.

I only have spousal support as income (declared on my taxes to CRA, I pay taxes on it just like a regular income) but it solely shows as a single monthly etransfer into my bank account.

Will this cause a problem? I couldn't find a clear answer, so I don't know I there's a better way to word my inquiry.

Hi all, hope you are all well. Hoping someone can help me withe these questions please.

1) When you apply for the DTV, do you have to pay for the course up front?

2) If applying with my husband, is it one application and do we both have to have $15k?

3) For soft power, do you select “unemployed”?

Thank you in advance for your help!

My first DTV experience was a positive one. No questions stamp and go. Flying in from LHR to BKK.