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Is a letter of invitation sufficient for staying with a friend in Thailand, and do I need TM30 documentation?
Oct 1, 2025
7 days ago
John****
ORIGINAL POSTERTLDR : Answer Summary
The user is inquiring about the requirements for staying with a friend in Thailand, specifically whether a letter of invitation is sufficient and if any documentation from the friend's landlord or a TM30 form is needed. A comment suggests that it's essential for the landlord to file the TM30 form for the user's stay.
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