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Which Thai Embassy is better for visa applications: Kuala Lumpur or Penang?

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Oct 9, 2025
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Anybody have experience with Thai Embassy in either Kuala Lumpur or Penang?

Will make my application in about two weeks but one is probably better than the other… does Penang (since August) still do walk ins?
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Many users advise against applying for a Thai visa in Malaysia, specifically mentioning issues with both the Kuala Lumpur and Penang embassies. Currently, neither embassy allows walk-ins due to the adoption of the online eVisa system, which has led to negative experiences reported by users.
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Neither do walk-ins as all embassies and consulates use the online evisa system these days.

Malaysia is probably high up on the worst list to apply from judging from comments on here.
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