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Why is obtaining a visa for Thailand so complicated for remote workers?

Richard ******
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Well I've submitted all the extra things they asked for.

Its so difficult to get this visa. I have savings and earning enough to support and my girlfriend. I have a british passport and visited Thailand many times without incident. Why did they make so complicated for genuine remote workers?

For context I have even living in Georgia and working remotely for 5 years and many other places.
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A user expresses difficulty in obtaining a visa for Thailand despite meeting financial requirements and having a British passport, citing complications in the application process. The comments reveal mixed opinions, with some users suggesting the process is straightforward while others note potential issues like frequent border runs and necessary documentation such as police background checks and complete bank statements.
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Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
You’ve visited Thailand many times? It sounds like you might of done border runs?

This can be a red flag to your acceptance.

Also your bank statement must not be screenshotted and has to be the full script for legitimacy. Not just the main pages
Winston ************
Winston ************
Having a "British passport" isn't the flex you think it is. I got my DTV in less than a week applying with my Ugandan passport.
TheEag******
TheEag******
Be nice it’s clearly got a lot and harder and those who already have one stop being so smug and/or get a life
Ethan *********
Ethan *********
I found it pretty straight forward myself ?
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
Did you submit the payslips and tax returns?
RedBlueb********
RedBlueb********
My application was a breeze... they didn't even ask for more documents...
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
The consulate reserve the rights and authority to request further documents at their discretion. Stop whining about it if you really want this cheap and easy visa. LOL
BronzeWa*********
BronzeWa*********
I think Thailand is not for you if you think this is complicated hahaha cheapest and easiest visa I have ever obtained.
Bob **********
Bob **********
You need to apply from your country of residence or passport country and now you need a police background check
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
You are making it complicated. Submit what they are asking you for and patiently wait.

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