Just letting people know so that others do not make the same costly mistake. I have just applied for Thai tourist visa in Kuala Lumpur. (Specially travelled there to do this)Was refused at the embassy and informed that as of 2 months ago South Africa is now a listed country which means that South Africans can only apply for a Thai tourist visa from within home country. South Africans should be aware of this to prevent making the same costly error that I have. Cheers (SA passport is rubbish and gets worse all the time)
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A South African citizen shared their experience of being denied a Thai tourist visa at the Thai embassy in Kuala Lumpur. They highlighted that South Africans can no longer apply for this visa outside their home country, a recent change that they discovered too late, incurring travel costs. Other commenters corroborated the stringent rules in Kuala Lumpur and mentioned inconsistencies in visa policies across Thai consulates. They advised on the importance of understanding current visa regulations and noted possible issues related to South African passport holders.