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Can I apply for a Thai DTV visa online while in the Maldives instead of going to Sri Lanka?

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asked Jun 29, 2026
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I'm from the Maldives and there's no Thai consulate here. So I've to apply for the DTV thru the one in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Does this mean I've to be in Sri Lanka to apply for it or can I do it online while in the Maldives?
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The user from the Maldives is inquiring if they can apply for a Thai DTV visa online while being in the Maldives, especially since there is no Thai consulate in the Maldives and they need to apply through the consulate in Colombo, Sri Lanka. However, the conversation diverges, with unrelated comments discussing the car buying process in Thailand, banking issues, and payment methods unrelated to visa application.
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Rok ********
Rok ********
The Cashier Cheque is debited from the account at the time of presentation and therefore cannot bounce. True, takes 24-48 hour to be credited on the recipient account upon presenting it.
True ********
True ********
Take out cash and deposit it into the dealers account.
David *******
David *******
Used scb mobile banking app.....1.46 mil bht one hit, done.
Patrick *********
Patrick *********
A draft or transfer at bank counter.Unless you have some other story??
David **********
David **********
o to the bank and withdraw cash take that to the dealer this is thailand that's how it's done . my wife bought a farm her share was
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0 her cousin the other half we with drew the money and handed the old lady
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0 baht in an envelope
Donald ******
Donald ******
I transferred thru wise directly to the dealer. 16 50,000 baht transfers. Took 3 days.
Ally ************
Ally ************
Have you asked the dealer how his customers usually pay him?
Ray ******
Ray ******
CHANGE BANKS IF I WERE YOU
Paul ********************
Paul ********************
Increase you limit, get a cashiers cheque etc
Jerry ********
Jerry ********
Just pay cash that’s what I did, I went to the bank and pulled out 900,000 and took the cash in a backpack to the dealership
Sylvia ********
Sylvia ********
You only need to show passport and reason for transfer. I transfered 200,000 this week in one go but had to sign several documents and show picture of the person having medical care. Questions to ensure it's not a scam and small fee 220 baht
Rob *******
Rob *******
Surely your missus can help translate ?
Tim ***********
Tim ***********
I bought my car with cash 1.5 mio. Went to the bank told them what it was for and walked out with a backpack full of notes. Took the train to Bkk picked up the car and drove home. No drama. Which bank are you with?
Gerar ********
Gerar ********
You should be able to increase the online transfer limit so you can transfer the money.

I did this when I bought my car.

Paid the deposit with the QR code and again on delivery.

After this I lowered the limit again to 50.000 Baht.

No problem at all.
Graeme *******
Graeme *******
Well when we paid for our car went to.the bank and withdrew cash, your money cannot stop.you drawing cash.
Gregory ********
Gregory ********
Max per day 500k—-so stupid ,but the scammers have ruined it for us—-friend bought a car from bkk—paid 500 k and the balance after 12 midnight or a outdated bank cheque😩😩😩😩👍👍👍👍
Anne *******
Anne *******
Agree. Ask the bank to do the transfer
James **********
James **********
You can raise your daily limit through their app, up to 1mil per day. The face recognition is sometimes a pita
PinkCroc*********
PinkCroc*********
Ive moved over a million with the app after raising limit. Also moved similar amounts going into the bank.
Bob **********
Bob **********
Why not ask the bank I’ve transferred amounts for motorbikes from Bangkok Bank and Kbank
Joiner *****
Joiner *****
I took the saleperson to the bank, he showed the paperwork and the bank paid it

Same with my bikes

No problems
Ian *******
Ian *******
Bank cheque
Bill ********
Bill ********
Check your banking app you can adjust the limit. I am with K Bank and done the transfer via the app for my new car.
Dca *****
Dca *****
Get the necessary Thai Bank Account Details from the car dealer trying to sell you a car ( Receiving Bank Account ) and then Go into your Thai Bank Branch and Make a Domestic BAHTNET Transfer ( Sending Bank Account )

There are No Limits to BAHTNET Transfers
Sujy *********
Sujy *********
Never buy new car at the dealership, it lose 30% value once it get out of the parking.
Hero ******
Hero ******
You can go to your bank and ask them to transfer to the dealer.

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