Can I apply for the Special Tourist Visa (STV) if I'm staying with a partner or friend in Thailand?

I turned commenting back on to clear up some confusion about terms:

Visas are documents issued by a Thai Embassy/ Consulate that grants a person a certain amount of time to enter Thailand, along with some restrictions on what they can do on entry.

The eVisa is a system to apply for visas electronically.

The Thailand Pass is a system that allows a person to request entry into Thailand. The Thailand Pass system is visa agnostic and EVERYONE needs a Thailand pass.

There is a visa called the "Special Tourist Visa" (or STV for short). This requires meeting certain financial and health insurance requirements to acquire the visa. This visa is a SINGLE ENTRY 90 day visa, with TWO 90 day extension of stays. This visa can not be converted to any other type of visa, and is designed for long-term tourists who already have a rental contract or own a condo in Thailand.

Thank you.

This STV question comes up often on this forum...suggest you ask on it...they have the answers.

There’s two questions you’re asking.

1. How do I get a single entry STV that lets me stay for 90 days?

2. How do I get a 90 day extension of stay based on STV?

I believe in both cases you need a lease agreement. You may be able to get your boyfriend or girlfriend to write you a lease agreement which should work - assuming they own the property.

Most people I know make a confirmed booking for the 90 days you need to show to get the visa and then cancel it once they get the visa approved

I don't know anyone who used the address of someone here saying they will stay with them (even if they had a letter, the lease of that person, the passport etc)

BUT let's see if anyone on an STV weighs in.