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Why are visa requirements in Thailand perceived as challenging compared to neighboring countries?

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May 16, 2025
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Frank **********
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Interesting.
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The discussion reflects on the perception of Thailand's visa requirements, highlighting that while the DTV (Digital Visa) is considered easy to obtain, there is frustration about the overall complexity of visa regulations in Thailand compared to neighboring countries that are perceived as having more reasonable policies.
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Why****
Yet another reason I'm now not bothered to stay long term in Thailand. Neighbouring countries are far more reasonable on visa requirements 🥱
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Lynnette *******
@Why****
 enjoy Philippines, or wherever you go.
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Why****
Its funny how you think I need your approval Lynn... How naive & childish your comment is, from someone of your advanced years too. A little about myself :- I've lived in Thailand 38 yrs & raised my Thai born family here. My extended family has built x1 hospital, x3 temples, x2 schools, x2 orphanages, x8 refuge centres... and donated I don't know how many $Mil. And here you are Lynn... an All Star Contributor, how proud you must be. Do not assume you know somebodies circumstances by one sentence on a social media site and proceed to insult them because of your own insecurities on one hand and an self beleif of entitlement & better than mentality on the other. You have attempted to bring nothing to the table except drama. You're living proof that being loud doesn't make you right. You're not as relevant as you think you are. It must be exhausting always seeking validation for yourself... Go Fix Yourself.
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Lynnette *******
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 you don't want to stay in Thailand because they prefer real students to fake students trying to live here?
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Michael ********
Yet DTV is fairly easy to get
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Frank **********
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@Michael *******
 I'm sure that will be next. It is really ridiculous giving a 5 year visa to someone with one dental appointment or a week cooking course.
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Michael ********
@Frank *********
 yes i thought of getting it as so easy, but need non immigrant for insurance and licenses
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Nine ******
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 insurance you do with your Thai bank

There are a lot option just search
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@Nine *****
 No i get a great deal on insurance through my wifes company but only available with non immigrant visa been here a long time i know how it works and i wasnt asking any questions
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Nine ******
@Michael *******
 it's social media

Are you over 55 years to think this way

I wasn't asking any question

It's not move any of my ba LLS
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Nine ******
@Michael *******
 driving license many agency can do for you with arrival visa

I do my motorbike license since 8 years on arrival visa

I got arrested many time l show them my license only on app license

I use agent in Pattaya it's take 2 days or 3 days if you want faster she take you department of land and transportation rayong

Take less than 4 hour renew my license for 2 yo
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@Frank *********
 lm agree with you

Specially old farang married young women
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