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Nov 11, 2025
3 days ago
Hello, I had a work permit and stayed by it for last 2 years in Thailand.

I want now to apply for DTV visa,

I have bank proof and freelance employment contract. I heard that to get DTV right after work permit could be difficult. Is that true does anyone applied for that? I want to apply in Vietnam
Nov 10, 2025
4 days ago
Mikael **********
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Maybe this is a silly question but I will use minimum 65 000 baht per month transfer to my Thai bank account for my 1 year extension (Non-Immigrant O retired in the bottom) because Immigration Office refused my income letter from Swedish Embassy in Bangkok.

So, I understand that every single month 65 000 baht must be transferred to my account in my name only, it need to be shown as transactions from outside Thailand.

Does it matter how many days it is between these monthly transactions or is it okay as long as it comes into my account every calendar month?

I mean for an example 20th November, 10th December, 15th January and so on, is there a minimum/maximum days rule between these transactions?

Thanks.
Oct 14, 2025
a month ago
MrTesla *******
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I’m Currently a WP holder for 1 year now and my Bangkok Bank account got frozen. They are requiring a Certified copy of your U.S. passport endorsed by the embassy. My suggestion don’t use Bangkok Bank. No other bank has that requirement.
Sep 5, 2025
2 months ago
Von ***********
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Hi,

seeking to have a chat with anyone from Australia 🇦🇺 that has recently/successfully applied for Non-O Visa via the eVisa system online.

Have a few questions BEFORE I submit my application.

Much appreciated.

🙏🏽🙏🏽
Sep 2, 2025
2 months ago
Mike *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hello. I have a question about applying for a Thailand non-o visa in Vietnam. I have a limited time in Vietnam on their visa. If my non-o e-visa for thailand takes too long, can I enter thailand and then do a border run to Vietnam when the e-visa comes through and come back on the non-o? Anyone have experience with that?
Aug 26, 2025
3 months ago
Did anyone can open bank account with non-o spouse visa recently? (Married to a Thai )

On beginning of July i went to Bkk bank and Kasikorn bank branch in Phuket in order to open bank account for my husband. But the bank staff insisted they only accept non-o retirement visa or work permit. It’s really hassle now 😥

Thank you for every advice 🙏🏻
Aug 21, 2025
3 months ago
Ja *********
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Hello Everyone,

I am 20years old and currently a dual citizen Thai and British and was wondering about this Service Liabilty Letter on my Uk army application. It says about proof of not being called back for national service. Although I’ve just recently finished my 1 year national service with documents saying I’ve finished my duty.

The British army still won’t accept it.

Any help would be appreciated, Thank you.

🙇‍♂️
Aug 1, 2025
3 months ago
Peter **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hi

Just wanted to ask the question is it possible to get a retirement visa

With out the 800000 bht in a bank account

I have an income off 80000 bht per month

from pension and super

I also keep reading that the bank are making it harder to open accounts

Is this an option for me to get the visa

Appreciate any advice

Cheers
Jul 5, 2025
4 months ago
Valerie *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
I’m a solo traveler and I need to figure out how to get a DTV visa to get back to Thailand. I originally came in to Thailand on a 90 day tourist visa. I then extended another 30 days. I left the country and went to Malaysia for about a month. I came back into Thailand on a 60 day tourist no visa. I left again and came back for another 60 days. I’m currently in Vietnam but I have to get a DTV visa per Thailand immigration. I was told by Thailand Immigration agent I can do this while I’m in Vietnam. So I only have a week in Vietnam. I want to extend in Vietnam to give me more time to get this done. However I cannot found any information on how to extend in Vietnam. Any advice is greatly appreciated. I’m a freelance content writer and instructional designer.
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