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Dec 27, 2025
2 days ago
Harriet ********
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Good news story!! 🥳 After reading all the horror stories about entry I was FULLY prepared for a showdown and a million questions when entering through BKK airport today.

I was on a connecting flight to Samui so went through the connecting flights immigration desk.

I handed in my TDAC and DTV, had ZERO questions asked, took a few mins and I now have a 6 month stamp 🥳

I hope you all have a peaceful and easy peasy entry too!
Dec 26, 2025
3 days ago
Rick ******
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Thanks for everyone’s help over the last year. Merry Christmas. I failed three times to open bank account then on fourth try I was successful. Opened at Krungthai in Tha Maka next to lotus. I only needed passport, evisa non o retirement visa from USA and TM30. Got my drivers license in Tha Maka yesterday. Watched videos for 4.5 hours then failed written test twice. Went back next day and passed written test and driving test.
Dec 25, 2025
4 days ago
Keith ****
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Happy Chritmas to ya'll.

The police just called and are visiting tomorrow ref marriage visa application They asked for a donation. Can anyone recommend what amount one would normally donate in such instances

Thanks
Dec 23, 2025
6 days ago
Hello everyone,

just curious if anyone have been requested for the futher documenations when applying for the DTV(remote work) as below and how to deal with it as it´s doesnt make any sense to me. I have a ticket to Thailand but not back yet because i am not sure when ill going back. Also i have booked accomodation for the 7 days and provided them the recipe, but having accomodation for the whole stay(possible 6 months) is crazy. Any advice would be much appreciated. Thank you

Other request documents: ticket to and out of Thailand, travel itinerary shall start in Czech Republic

Other request documents: proof of accommodation showing applicant's name for whole stay in Thailand
Dec 22, 2025
7 days ago
Samuel *******
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Has anyone ever used "SWD Thai Visa Service" recently?

I am looking for feedback on this agency since I couldn't find many reviews about them online. Could anyone please share the experience with the agency or at least verify its legitimacy? Thanks.
Dec 18, 2025
11 days ago
Marshal *******
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Just Landed in BKK ~ On my 8th trip this year . No visa Run - Stays vary between 7-14 days each trip !

Asked to show my bank account ( App ) , What I do for work ( Pilot - Crew ) . End of story !

I was sent my way .

Ps: I think , it’s only a red flag if you have Multiple visa runs & staying close to your exemption timeline .

Happy Hollidays All 😵
Dec 17, 2025
12 days ago
Hiroshi ******
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Sharing my DTV application experience in Taipei for reference.

Location: Taipei (home country)

Category: Soft Power – Muay Thai

Course length: 3 months

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⏱ Timeline

Dec 6 – Submitted DTV application

Dec 9 – Requested additional documents (Taiwan entry/exit record + financial clarification)

Dec 16 – Interview in Taipei

Dec 17 – DTV approved

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💰 Financial Background

Savings: ~5.5M TWD

Monthly passive income: ~26–28K TWD ( funds dividend)

No work right now

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📝 Interview

Interview in English. Questions focused on:

Why Muay Thai

Why DTV instead of tourist visa

Past work & travel history

Confirmation of no work in Thailand

No request to upgrade course length, and no extra documents after interview.
Dec 17, 2025
12 days ago
Has anyone recently gone through the DTV visa process in Vientiane and can share how long it took to get called for the interview and receive the visa?

Any recent experiences, timelines, or tips would be super helpful!

If anyone has direct contacts at the embassy, I’d be incredibly grateful.

Thanks in advance! 🙏
Dec 17, 2025
12 days ago
Steve *********
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Hi does anyone know if these fast track sites you see online for Don Mueang actually help you get through immigration quicker and smoothly? Thanks in advance for any replies.
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