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Is the Special Tourist Visa worth it compared to the Non-Immigrant O or regular Tourist Visa in Thailand?

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Dec 31, 2020

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Am thinking about getting that special tourist visa but holding me back is that so it seems you do need to have booked and payed in advance accomodation the whole period after the compulsory ASQ period...

Or maybe a non immigrant O much easier?

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The discussion revolves around the challenges of obtaining the Special Tourist Visa (STV) in Thailand, primarily due to the requirement of having pre-booked and fully paid accommodation for the duration beyond the mandatory ASQ period. One user suggests opting for the standard Tourist Visa (TR), which does not have such strict accommodation stipulations. Others mention considerations about the Non-Immigrant O Visa, highlighting that it may be easier for individuals over 50, those married to Thais, or for those with half-Thai children, with potential extensions available based on family visits.

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Benjamin ******

>Or maybe a non immigrant O much easier

If you are over 50, have a Thai wife, or raising half-Thai children getting a Non-Imm O is much easier. You'd get stamped in 89 days, and if you have a Thai wife or raising half-Thai children, you can apply for a 60 day extension of stay based on visiting Thai family.

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Chan *************

I am thinking for same thing also. By the way, is the ED visa available?

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Benjamin ******

@Chan ************

For formal education, yes. For informal education (studying Thai language, Thai kickboxing, etc) contact the school you want to enroll and get their opinion.

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Richard *************

Yep I wanted to do stv till I saw that TR it is then allready got one 60day one on my passport for april 2020 never stamped 🙄

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Stuart *********

Yep an incredibly stupid rule. Go for the normal Tourist visa (TR) and there’s no stipulation on length of fully paid accommodation.

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Frank ********

Same problem here. I want to move about while there

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Bobby ********

Frank Ciulla. I'd say for next couple of months there won't be much moving around Thailand! I think travel restrictions are about to kick in!

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Trev ***********

any question go to packango 1st class sorted everything out for me due to fly

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what did they do for you?

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Trev ***********

full package Booked flights first 2weeks accomadation plus stv visa easy to follow instructions regarding all paperwork needed all done on whatsap

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Frank ********

@Trev **********

you didn't need 3 months accommodation? Just 2 weeks. What is your home country? Price?

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Trev ***********

I know just first 2 weeks in Bangkok I’m in England total price £2,500 as far as price for hotel give them your price range they will find you somewhere for what you want to spend

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Frank ********

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thanks ill try them. You have a contact name or email. How long are you staying?

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Trev ***********

I’m going for 6weeks contact number +41

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6371 his name is Paul they do all visas contact him on WhatsApp this was my first visa application with there help was made so easy

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Frank ********

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Thank you. If I make it there first beers on me

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Trev ***********

your welcome glade I could help what ever your plans are they will make it happen for you hold you to that first drink lol please let me know how you get on

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Brian *********

that's what we all do ,Thailand is a big country to see ,it's a very stupid rule when you risk loosing money

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Frank ********

@Brian ********

i agree. They are wanting tourist so bad but making it so hard for even us long term spenders

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