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Are there large visa scams currently operating for Thailand visas?
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Are there at the present time any large visa scams operating regards visas to Thailand
Answer summary
The discussion reveals that various visa scams, particularly related to TDAC, are prevalent among expats in Thailand. Users highlight issues with visa agents, urging caution and advising that many people are overpaying for services they could handle independently. Concerns are raised about ED visas being subjected to increased scrutiny and the actions of immigration authorities tightening controls. However, there's also debate over the reliability of agents, with some claiming to have successfully used reputable services. Overall, the conversation underscores the need for vigilance and self-advocacy when navigating the visa process in Thailand.
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Dirk **************
Scams in Thailand? 😂😂😂
Paul ********
So, small visa scams are ok?
Raymond ********
OPOnce thank you all comments
Julius *********
Yes. And you will not know you have been scammed until you go to renew the VISA next year and find out they will not allow you to do so because the agent and Immigration Officer were arrested for the scam and all related VISAS are NOT renewable.
John ********
Maybe but 7-11 has all the dirt on scams. Go there, have a coffee and talk to Thais behind the counter.
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Ter ******
Dunno but stay off of tinder if in Shanghai
Henrik *****
Simply only apply online at
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Steven ******
I've not read much about Visa scams but there seems to be a lot of people on strange TDAC sites.
Lye **********
There are always scam especially about visas.
Andy ************
Is the Pope a Catholic?
Logan *********
Yes, most visa agents charge 25k to fill out paperwork you can do yourself. Hope that helps
Paul ********
@Logan ********
They also put up the money, hope that helpsBill *********
@Logan ********
My agent did a great job for me and would happily do it all over again.Logan *********
@Bill ********
well congratulations, I had no idea you thought I care.
Tony *************
@Logan ********
So true
Kyle ********
@Logan ********
OK then😂David **********
Yes they are called agents
Harisonjohn ******
@David *********
Thai many Indian scamers be carful in bankok sukmvit Sui 3 aak u about hair oil. And for fatness oil bla blaRaymond ********
OP@Harisonjohn *****
Kamala is my destination. I have been recommend Siam Visa AgenyDavid **********
@Raymond *******
do it yourselfDavid **********
Apply at your local thai embassy and have 3 month stay
David **********
Get one before you leave home
Raymond ********
OPHow do l after 60 days in thailand apply for a non-o type visa
David **********
Can't believe how people pay
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baht to fill out and file papers they could do themselvesRaymond ********
OP@David *********
l am coming to Thailand for close to 3 months. About 6 days shy of the full three month's. Whats are the steps l have to do for this type of visa???? Any help is welcomeBill *********
@David *********
I guess I put a higher value on my time. Money I can make, time I cannot, unless you have a secret strategy on adjusting the clock!Raymond ********
OPMay l ask??
James ******
@David *********
lots of reputable agentsAndy ************
@James *****
You cannot use "reputable" and "visa agent" in the same sentence 😆😆😆
Don-Laura *******
I don't bypass the criteria, but for those that do, yeah, that's not legit. I follow the requirements to the "T" - always my own money in the bank, always staying within the guidelines of balances, etc. I'm just lazy when it comes to going to immigration and doing all the paperwork, hence my paying someone else to do that for me.
Andy ************
@Don-Laura ******
If you're using an agent to bypass the financial criteria, it's hardly "legit" 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂Andy ************
@Bill ********
Exactly. And a business that nets me 20,000 baht tax free for two hours sitting in an air-conditioned office reading a book is a pretty good one. 95% of my income is from managed super funds, stockmarket returns and investment properties, which is all "passive" - I don't have to lift a solitary finger!Raymond ********
OP@Bill ********
okay I now understand there great agents out there how do you find one???Bill *********
@Andy ***********
Everybody has their own business plan!Andy ************
@Bill ********
I couldn't justify spending 20,000+ baht for something I can do myself in a couple of hours. If I pay myself to do simple visa extensions it's 10,000 baht per hour tax free I'm getting. That works for me! 👍😆Bill *********
@David *********
I understand. I've hung out with a few successful people and learned to delegate or outsource tasks to others when possible. I save that time for myself to do strategic thinking for my business or for education, and the rewards far out size the cost. And those costs are so much lower in Thailand it makes it even more doable.David **********
@Bill ********
I'm retired im not rich I do things myselfBill *********
@Andy ***********
I can use in the same sentence and would happily do it all over again. My agent did a great job for me.Bill *********
@Don-Laura ******
Agreed!Don-Laura *******
@Andy ***********
Sure you can. I do. Mine's awesome, honest, and legit. Been using them for years, and their fees aren't like what others have mentioned for the scammers. One must be careful though in who they go with.
Pete *******
ED visas due to abuse by Chinese nationals and agent obtained DTV’s from neighbouring countries are being clamped down on currently.
Tommi *******
@Pete ******
heard the same..alot being revoked.
Ronny *****
@Pete ******
who’s clamping down on DTV?
Nongnuch ********
@Ronny ****
he is confusing DTV with Non-ED visasPete *******
@Ronny ****
Immigration Police, been all over the news in the last few months.Ronny *****
@Pete ******
haven’t heard anything like that and it definitely hasn’t been “all over the news”.Pete *******
@Nongnuch *******
Immigration is aware that agents are providing one stop shop services in Laos and Cambodia offering to provide full documentation and financial resources to obtain DTVs for between 100k - 150k. I have read reports in these forums of enhanced scrutiny for holders of these visas.Nongnuch ********
@Pete ******
Your story is a fairy tale . . . . . .there are no clampdowns on DTV visa holders. There however are clampdowns on ED-visa holders who don't attend school lessons. It has been all over the news recently
Michael ********
If you are going to use an agent use a reputable one. Cheapest aint always the best. Samui & Phuket agents have a bad rep and people have been deported because of there agents failures
Logan *********
@Michael *******
just spend 1-2 hours educating yourself on the requirements yourself and save several hundred and a few headaches
Chris *********************
@Logan ********
😄 🤣 😂 😆Michael ********
@Logan ********
My comment was directed to him, been here long time well versed in visa requirements. His question was about known scamsChris *********************
@Michael *******
😄 🤣 😂 about rite mate.you had much rain down you place.Michael ********
@Chris ********************
Looks more like a camp wolverineChris *********************
@Michael *******
anyone who has a profile picture looking like Michael Jackson isn't rite in the head, don't let him wind you up. Another silly holiday maker that's extended his visa.
Robin *******
@Logan ********
good advice
Jeremy ********
It all depends on how you define scam…every visa you do by yourself without an agent needed at all
Brandon ************
There are certainly a large number of TDAC scams currently ongoing
Raymond ********
OPHey peoples thank you to all that took time out to reply
Keith ************
@Brandon ***********
just to add -- tdac is free. Any website that charges you for it is a scam.Activity
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