Following all the posts in this group, I have seen some who are not interested or able to register as nomad digital workers to apply for this visa.

Remember there are other alternatives listed as Thai Soft Power Activities

So if you do not work online but want to apply, you can still qualify for the Thailand DTV Visa if you plan to engage in “Thai Soft Power” activities. These include:

Muay Thai courses

Thai cooking courses

Sports training

Medical treatment

Seminars

Music festivals

I have now made contact with a school for this cookery course in the north eastern province of Khon Kaen. Been there with my friend Wanida Somruecha for a meeting and tour of the facilities. This gives a different environment to engaging in this course in a city like Bangkok for instance. It is a small family run business on the outskirts of the city, but easy access to shopping malls, night markets etc. They also offer a mixed dormitory bed included in the price or help find accommodate nearby for 600 baht per night.

Classes are for a max of 5 students so you get the upmost attention to gain that extra knowledge too.

KL embassy not accepting DTV visa applications. October 8 they will open online application, until then they’re telling everyone to get tourist visas. People are pissed as you can imagine because there’s no where to get this information online.

Luckily I’m here applying for a different visa… wish me luck

I was denied a DTV Visa at the Vancouver Thai Consulate, I am self employed, doing all my business online, I had previously called the consulate to ask if I would qualify, the person I talked to before I applied said I would be OK, now the consulate is saying I am not approved, I paid teh $650, no idea what to do now. I'll call them monday and ask what I can do, maybe sign up for cooking classes, I'll find out how many classes ect. I spent a lot of time getting my business documents for them, in the end they said I did not qualify. I don't understand I do all my business online, self employed, and was told by an employee at the consulate that I qualified (before I paid the fee)

*have everything for the DTV except "Proof of confirmation to attend the activity or letter of appointment from hospital/medical center"*

*I am going to Thailand and have selected the "SOFT POWER" reason for the DTV and I am going to exercise and train as im a full time amateur cyclist (unemployed but put freelancer with under 20k income since some random sponsorship deal etc happens in usa) have attached proof of way more than adequate funds in a. bank account so I should be good to go but the problem is there is no official cycling races or things I can show proof of there.*

*It says a music festival is an option but I have no interest in that, should I just buy a 3000baht ticket for a festival I have no interest in to get the visa? seems stupid but....*

*please advise and thanks in advance!*

Dear Thai Visa community,

Today, I went to the Savannakhet Thai Embassy to apply for a Non-O visa as I have children. Unfortunately, I assumed everything was status quo and only learned about the new "No walk-ins" policy that came into effect on June 4th.

I'm now trying to create a reservation on the website they provided, but I don't see any openings for June. Is there an issue with my browser, or am I going to have to stay in Laos for a month?

I've attached a picture of what I'm seeing on the website. I would really appreciate any advice or guidance, as I would love to go back home as soon as possible. My wife and I have three small children, and being away from them is quite challenging.

Thank you in advance for your help!

I was going to get a 6month multi entry visa as I am going to be in thailand for 5 months... I'm in New Zealand and they have just changed to evisa system. So the 6month visa that used to cost $350nzd 2 weeks ago is now $1000nzd... is there a more cost effective way to stay in thailand for 5months other than that visa... unfortunately I'm 49 but turn 50 in August so can't go down that route as I'd only be in thailand for 40 days after my birthday. I just can't believe the massive price increase.... What are others paying for a 6month multi entry??

What do I need to do to get a retirement visa when I don't meet the money requirements..... Anyone?

Does anyone know how to verify income if your Embassy doesn't supply this service

Can anyone speak to the multi-entry visa from the US for 6 months? Any nuances or alternatives?

I'm in Canada and visit Thailand every year for 6 months and always buy travel insurance in Canada for my time there. So, in the process of getting the OA for this year. I understand we have to buy Thai Insurance now, which is for a year and not nearly as good as the insurance I usually buy...

Has anyone been able to buy insurance in his\her own country and successfully obtain the OA Visa?

Thank you