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Nov 27, 2025
5 days ago
Gabriel *********
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I am getting conflicting information on the internet so I would like to hear from those who know. I will be entering Thailand on Saturday with an OA visa and will not be able to reach the island where I will be living until Tuesday. I understand that within 24 hours I must report to the immigration office in the area where I live to file the TM 30 form. Other information specifies that I must file the TM 47 form up to 7 days before the 90 days expire. How exactly should I proceed? Thanks!
Nov 22, 2025
11 days ago
Got my DTV in Sydney Australia yesterday. Lodged on 6 November explained that my existing visa expires 19 November.

Stayed at pending document check until 20 November. Got a email 21 November Approved.

No problems with the application. No additional documents. Got the DTV on the Softpower platform Thai Cooking classes with House of taste 6 months.

Thanks for the advise read on this forum.
Nov 17, 2025
16 days ago
Francesca ******
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Within how long do you have to enter Thailand once the DTV visa request has been approved?

I can submit the application from Europe in December, but before going to Thailand in June I need to travel to Bali first.

And I want to apply for the DTV Soft power.
Nov 10, 2025
22 days ago
Eva *********
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We have just obtained the 30 day extension from the 60 day visa exemption in Hua Hin Immigration (Blúport office). Photo is longer required.

Face snapshot is taken directly at immigration counter.
Nov 1, 2025
a month ago
Sunny *******
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Police clearance

Has anyone done police clearance in Bangkok recently and could remind me if they needed tm30 or certificate of residency for prove of living address. Could you also please remind me what else was needed as of documents .

Many thanks
Oct 29, 2025
a month ago
John****
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Im planning to live in Bangkok

Looking at muya Thai gyms chiang mai seems affordable than Bangkok

So if register with chiang mai gym and if my rent agreement in Bangkok will they approve for DTV ?

I want a budget muyathai gym around 15k bhat and under if possible
Oct 24, 2025
a month ago
Should I notify my landlord to update my TM30 each time I come back to Thailand?

Hi guys, sorry for the weird question.

I am in Thailand on dtv, I know the TM30 "resets" each time I leave and enter Thailand. I do frequent flights due to my business ( around every 2-3 months) and don't want to bother my landlord each time I enter, is it required by law to update the tm 30 each time or is it only required when I need it for something ( at immigration etc) ?
Oct 23, 2025
a month ago
Horatio ********
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I'm kinda confused about the 90 day reporting requirement. If I never stay in the country more than 90 days, does that mean I don't need to do it? What if I signed a lease for an apartment?
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