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Jun 6, 2025
a day ago
Peter ********
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I got my visa approved in Phnom Penh. I'm sharing how it is arriving in Thailand, because before i had blacklisted, it expired 2 months ago.

So at the airport no questions asked.

At the immigration at the airport no questions asked at all.

Much better if someone overstayed before to get a proper visa, because the immigration office like this, they don't like the visa exempt.
Jun 5, 2025
2 days ago
Approved Vientiane.

Get me out of this Horrible place.

I will write up the full details tomorrow.
Jun 4, 2025
3 days ago
Thinking about getting a DTV visa in Vietnam by enrolling in a Muay Thai course.

Anyone here tried this route or know how it works? (documents, suggestions etc)

Would love to hear your experience! And if you can share reliable agents or good Muay Thai courses, thank you so much!
Jun 3, 2025
4 days ago
Shayna ****
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Let this be a warning to anyone who is curious: Do not apply for your DTV in Spain.

Just don't.

I'm a legal resident here who applied over a month ago and I still have not gotten a response. Now I have to leave Spain for a family emergency, and I'm basically begging the embassy to give me an update on the additional materials they requested. If you have the option, apply somewhere else, anywhere else. The stress alone makes me want to scream.
Jun 2, 2025
5 days ago
Paula ********
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Hi guys. From which country or city in Southeast Asia is it easiest to get a DTV visa? Any experience?
May 31, 2025
7 days ago
Has anyone been asked whilst doing a border run with the DTV about their bank balance?

I’ve heard a couple stories of officers asking to see their balance of over 500k THB in the one account
May 31, 2025
7 days ago
Martyn *******
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Just a side issue, Kasikorn bank yesterday would not accept the new King Charles £50 notes, they changed the older ones with the queens head on though.
May 30, 2025
8 days ago
Ralf ********
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Today was the first arrival with TDAC. I'm a NonB Visa holder and filled the TDAC 2 days ago. The App worked fluently, within 10min. I had the download with QR code. The immigration watched my Passport and Visa but surprisingly did not ask for TDAC. When I was asking why, she answered that all data are already in her computer. Fingerprint, picture, stamp in passport and within 30sec. I was through. In my opinion the TDAC is one of the best ideas Thailand ever had, as the immigration awaits you and your data are already approved. They don't ask any question, just say hello, stamp the passport and you are good to go.
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