Hello everyone. My friend (US Passport) is considering which embassy or consulate to visit for a SETV. Her passport history:
-Jan 2018 on METV;
-August 2018 Ed Visa for Introductory Thai;
-June 2019 30-day on arrival;
-July 2019 second Ed Visa for Chinese (expires April 1).
She wants to get a SETV before April 1. She's been told to go to Kuala Lumpur, then cross by land back into Thailand.
Can anyone confirm that this is the best consulate/strategy to avoid problems?
She plans on retiring here on her birthday in Nov. 2020 and would combine SETV, overseas travel, and her 2 yearly land crossings to make it to her birthday in November.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A US citizen is seeking advice on the best embassy or consulate to obtain a Single Entry Tourist Visa (SETV) for Thailand, given her travel history and plans to retire in Thailand. There's uncertainty about using Kuala Lumpur as a location, with comments raising concerns about visa approval and entry risks.
