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Will my criminal record affect my chances of getting a SETV or METV after my DTV was rejected?

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DTV was rejected and ruled ineligible because of criminal record by LA consulate. Will I get approve for SETV or METV?
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The user had their DTV application rejected due to a criminal record by the LA consulate and is inquiring about the approval chances for the SETV or METV. Comments suggest that while the nature of the criminal record matters, standard tourist visas (SETV/METV) may not have strict requirements about criminal history. There are mixed opinions about the impact of the record on new visa applications, with recommendations for legal advice regarding the situation.
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James **********
James **********
Strange that a consulate would provide their reason for rejection/ineligibility. Even stranger is that the reason should be for a conviction as commonplace as ‘driving under the influence’. Yet another BS troll post.
Unforgettabl*************
Unforgettabl*************
James McAlpine DUIs can be taken quite seriously. There’s a decent number of Americans who are denied entry to Canada each year solely because they have a DUI on their record so it isn’t surprising that Thailand may not want to give a visa to those people as well.
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James *******
James *******
Don't do the crime if you want the time...
Olia ***********
I sent you DM, answer pls
Conor ****
Thailand is in the bottom half of the upper middle economies worldwide, they shouldn't have the right to ask for these doccuments. Heaps of better countries out there.
Jeffrey *******
Jeffrey *******
the germane issue is the nature of the criminal record, not the nature of the visa. he is likely redlined for any entry into thailand until this issue is resolved. he needs a thai licensed attorney. i used baan thai law for my dtv but i have no criminal record. there are several on utube.
Cody **********
Cody **********
How old was the most recent DUI?
Garrett ***********
Garrett ***********
What was on the record?
Greg ********
Greg ********
As long as they did not put anything on their system I think you will be fine for SETV/METV
CapableC********
CapableC********
Driveby with the boys?
Will ************
Will ************
You will have to apply again for either SETV or METV.
DTV_Be*******
DTV_Be*******
Your past has comeback to haunt you

You should have been a better person

Oh well deal with it
Alex *****
Alex *****
DTV_Begpacker I honestly see you post negative troll comments like this so often I really hope someone b3ats your soft 4ss someday 😂
P45an*****
P45an*****
DTV_Begpacker The US criminalises anyone and everyone, regardless of crime. It's an industry.
Larry *****
Larry *****
DTV_Begpacker he’s asking for help. He doesn’t need your judgment dude he’s already been judged if you don’t have anything good to say don’t say anything at all.
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Ari *******
Ari *******
DTV_Begpacker Your self-righteous little lecture is amusing. Everybody makes mistakes. That's part of being human. But if we can't forgive people for mistakes they've acknowledged, paid for, and tried to move past, then what's the point? What's the point of rehabilitation? What's the point of a legal system that supposedly exists to punish wrongdoing and give people a chance to move on with their lives? Are people supposed to be condemned forever? You don't know the whole story, you don't know the circumstances, and you're in no position to pass judgment. Life isn't a morality play where people are forever defined by their worst mistakes. But by all means, keep confusing cruelty with wisdom.
Larry *****
Larry *****
@Ari ******
well said
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
@Ari ******
drinking and driving is a choice not a mistake
Wolf****
Wolf****
Out of curiosity what are they looking for in the records?
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
Wolf7247 unlawful activity
Wolf****
Wolf****
Anonymous participant 158 wow that was a useful answer…”NOT”.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
Wolf7247 you just rambled yourself. Stop drinking alcohol, it's reducing the numbers of neurons you have
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Wolf****
Wolf****
Anonymous participant 158 you just ramble to see yourself ramble. You seem to be the type to chime in with nonsense instead of just scrolling on by when you don’t have any idea of a correct answer.
Anonymous ******************
Anonymous ******************
Wolf7247 well what do you think they’re looking for? Anything but a clean record is a reason for rejection
Onjas *******
Onjas *******
SETV and METV should work, because they are much shorter and don't have the risk of you living here on it long term
Brandon ************
Brandon ************
Standard tourist visas do not have a criminal records requirement.
Gregory ********
Gregory ********
@Brandon ***********
but I’m wondering if it’s not in the system now. After having an agent review me for a DTV with my 37 year old record, they said it’s not going to happen.

I decided not to chance it being in the system and doing the Non-O instead.
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Brandon ************
Brandon ************
@Gregory *******
I don't think having a DUI means you're never allowed to go to Thailand. That doesn't make much sense.
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Gregory ********
Gregory ********
@Brandon ***********
not at all. I only wish that’s all I had on there.
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Luit *****************
Luit *****************
@Brandon ***********
That is correct, but they might see a rejection of the DTV when you apply for SETV and METV which influences their decision.
James **********
James **********
@Luit ****************
How can a consulate view something that never happened?
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Garrett ***********
Garrett ***********
DTV_Be*******
DTV_Be*******
What type of criminal activity ?
L**
L**
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DTV_BegPecker DUIs
Dave *********
Dave *********
@L**
then you already know how to drive here
Av **********
Av **********
@L**
don't drink and drive ...simple
Larry *****
Larry *****
@Av *********
he doesn’t need that he knows it already. He’s not talking about that. He’s asking a question. Stay out of the conversation if you can’t help.
Troy ********
Troy ********
@Av *********
Why join the group if you are going to be nothing but unhelpful. You are the last thing this group needs.
Luit *****************
Luit *****************
@Av *********
The few DTV holders will not really make the difference when you look at how much Thai drive and drink or use drugs...
Av **********
Av **********
@Troy *******
Well it wasn't that obvious ....multiple dui...last thing Thailand needs is another drunk driver
Troy ********
Troy ********
@Av *********
Thanks for stating the obvious.
John **********
John **********
@L**
did they confirm that's the reason?
DTV_Be*******
DTV_Be*******
@L**
How recent were they?

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