Answered2 months ago
What are the best options for a third border run in Bangkok for Canadians?
Hello, I wanna do a 3rd border run this year. I’m Canadian. Someone know a good agency not too expensive who accept to do this ? I’m from Bangkok.
Answer summary
A Canadian expat in Bangkok is seeking recommendations for affordable agencies to assist with their third border run. Various comments suggest that many have successfully managed these processes themselves, indicating that using a professional service may not be necessary. Several users have pointed out that there are reliable resources and shared experiences that highlight DIY options as well as advice on avoiding potentially untrustworthy agents.
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Charlie ********
I'm a sole trader and got mine fine last week. I'd recommend doing it direct on the official site, it's all very straightforward and in English, agents are a pointless middleman for this in my opinion.
MotivatedS***********
@Charlie *******
thanks just sent you a pm
Kellie *******
You won't need £11k for your child dependant. Just a sponsor letter. Use chat gpt to word the letter for you
Steve *******
I hope you get some answers from people with first-hand experience. But remember that the limit is 500,000 THB, not an amount in sterling.
You'll have to count (and think) in baht, so the amount doesn't dip below 500k during those 3 months.
You'll have to count (and think) in baht, so the amount doesn't dip below 500k during those 3 months.
MotivatedS***********
@Steve ******
yes we have done thank you!Leonard ********
Be aware of the trolls. I used a professional service for £150 and yesterday i got my 5 year dtv softpower and walked back into thailand via phuket immigration with no questions asked. However I travelled to the Philippines and it took 3 weeks for the thailand embassy in Manilla to approved, but I got the outcome I needed. I understand London are clearing with 3 to 7 business days
George ******
Leonard Sharps, thanks. Which service and which softpower line?
Christine ***************
@Leonard *******
yeah which service please 👀MotivatedS***********
@Leonard *******
thanks what service did you use please ?Leonard ********
MotivatedSquirrel8514
@Settle ***********
MotivatedS***********
Thanks for this! Quite annoyed a agent told me this as sent me in to a panic 😝🫣
Andi ***********
MotivatedSquirrel8514 I hope you have not paid that agent..you are fine DIY. Read Cragus Adam's post below.. other sole traders did the same to get their DTV.
MotivatedS***********
@Andi **********
no I havnt thankfully! I just don’t want to get anything wrong so thought going with an agent would be the safest betAndi ***********
MotivatedSquirrel8514 Agents are not always the safest bet as you have discovered. Loads of posts in these threads from UK applicants to help you out. You have included a statement that you will not work with any Thai clients or businesses ?
Cragus *******
As a sole trader I included the one page summary of my last tax return with my name and my UTR on it. You can also include the initial letter when you first registered as sole trader, if you have it. Mine was decades ago so I didn't have it.
Andi ***********
UK Sole traders have been approved for the DTV, you should be able find their posts in threads. You do not have to be set up as a limited company. London requires funds to be seasoned for 10 days, so you are ok with that.
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