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

Thai Visa Application Thai Embassy Kuala Lumpur Penang eVisa Expat Experience Visa Walk-ins Visa Issues in Malaysia

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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The conversation discusses experiences with the Thai Embassy in Kuala Lumpur and Penang regarding visa applications. It highlights that neither location currently allows walk-ins, as they have transitioned to an online eVisa system. Users express concerns about applying from Malaysia, labeling it as problematic based on personal experiences.

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DO NOT go to Malaysia. Nothing but problems. Personal experience here.

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Stuart *********

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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