Can I apply for a Thai tourist visa from the US if my STV is expiring soon?

I’m going to accept this post, and then close commenting. I imagine there will be many questions soon about getting new visas with the STV coming to a (well deserved!) end.

1. Each Thai consulate has their own requirements to acquire a tourist visa. Some require proof of residency, while others only require a tourist visa in the host country, and I think some don’t care. IN PRE-COVID-19, it was EXTREMELY common for people to go to Laos, Malaysia, Cambodia, or Vietnam and purchase new Tourist visas, until the consulate says “no more”.

2. Different Thai consulates accept different proofs of meeting the residency requirements. What those proofs are depends on the consulate.

You should contact the embassy you want to use. You can find a listing of all Thai Embassies and Thai Consulates at You will still need to meet any financial requirements.

Plan carefully