Hey, can anyone recommend an e-sim to use whilst in Thailand? ☺️

My DTV journey has finally come to a successful end (although it did take a bit longer than I hoped/expected).

Applied on March 15 in Kota Bharu, status updated to "processing approval" on March 27 and visa approved (unexpectedly) on Saturday 12 April (which according to all available information should be a day off both for the Malaysian Thai embassi and the Thai officials in Bangkok).

Upon entry to Thailand I got invited to a "private room" for a conversation but everything was very (unexpectedly) friendly, especially after the IO found out that I can communicate with him in Thai. After about a 5-10 minute chat I received my first 180 day stamp and was on my way.

My Qatar flight to BKK is booked on 30/12, tomorrow my ASQ hotel will be confirmed from 31/12. Question: In case my COE is approved on 10/12 and I have a fit to fly, a negative Covid result, and can change hotel reservation, can I fly for example on 15/12 to BKK or have I to wait till 30/12 ??

Questions are asked everyday about getting a SIM card for Thailand. Where to get, what the best operator is and price etc.

Esims are now a very popular option available on most modern phones, or indeed the only option for the new iPhones from the US.

There’s loads of companies out there offering you special deals. Pick one that suits the time and data requirements you may need and order it. Generally they send you an email with a QR code to install it for ease of use. You’ll need two devices, a printer or a friend to help as currently there is no way to scan a QR code from the email to install the sim without using your camera to scan it (or if someone knows an alternative way please advise).

Where the Esims have a major advantage is if they are an “area” Esim like valid for the whole of SE Asia or even worldwide. This means if you are visiting 3 or so countries in that area you don’t need to mess about with buying physical sims for each country and keep swapping them around.

Currently a typical Esim for Thailand is marginally more expensive than their physical counterpart but I’m sure that will change over time. They’re just so convenient. Pre install and it’s ready the moment you touch down.

I’m not going to say one company’s product is better than the others. Google will give you the options to choose from.

The main advantage as I see it is there is no messing about with installing or swapping physical sims, if you are travelling to various countries you can buy one that works in all and you don’t have the danger of losing your original tiny little sim from your own country and all the hassle of replacing that if you did.

I submitted mine and my partners visa application in uk for OA visa last sat. It told me they were both complete. Does anyone know how long it takes to process and get back a barcode please.

I want to apply online for a METV. I am in Italy. I already read on the official site that it says 1 month.

I ask for DIRECT EXPERIENCE ONLY from those who have already obtained it. how many days did they take?

since I would like to use the visa for the maximum time (almost 9 months) and the expiry depends on the moment the embassy issue the visa.

UPDATE :

I received my visa today 🙏 thank you all

15 may I apply my dtv

16 may request for extra documents

19 may pending approval

28 may received my dtv visa

Hello everyone

I submitted my DTV visa application on 15 May through the Thai Embassy in Frankfurt. On 16 May, I was asked to provide additional documents, which I submitted on the same day. Since 19 May, the status has been stuck on processing pending approval.

The problem is that I’m flying to Thailand on 6 June, and now I’m unsure whether I’ll receive the visa in time.

Does anyone have experience with the Thai Embassy in Frankfurt?

Hello just done my COE online was expecting to see 6 digit code but all it said was completed have I done something wrong ? Uk

MTT Covid extension, UK passport/apec card.

Set my personal best time today, 24 mins in & out.

They asked for an online appointment confirmation & it seemed to fasttrack me to the immigration desk. There were 30 or so people waiting in the document check room who didnt seem to have made an appointment & were dripped through 1 by 1, but I would 100% make an online appointment.

Under Consideration until 4th Feb. Which is mildly annoying considering the location, but musnt grumble too much given the circumstances.

Got the 116 bus from Victory Monument, 22thb! & a cab back to BTS Lad Phrao 125thb.

Hi everyone, I have a question. Is there any consulate/embassy in SEA that is still accepting physical applications for the dtv? I was one document short today at the HCMC consulate, and they said they are closed until the e-visa kicks in next Wednesday. Thanks in advance!