Okay so I got an overwhelming response to my last post about buying in Thailand and finding a bride at 47. Thanks for all the advice, I now understand about how polluted certain places get, to watch out for scammers and ladies that just want your money, to rent first and experience the culture as I might not like the culture or the area.

Are there areas that have living local westerners to socialise with as well as offering genuine ladies? I'm not interested in the drinking/nightclub scene, just chilling with good company 👍

Hi guys,

Wanted to share positive story. APPROVED in Hanoi with Soft Power route, and Wild Cat Muay Thai Gym in Chiang Mai. @wildcatmuaythai.

I applied on Monday 31st of April and received e-mail one week later at 3pm on 7th of April, which I did not expect as it is day off in Thailand.

No request for another documents, pending document check after one day and then another days waiting in patience.

I write this few days later as I got quite sick (Acute bronchitis with very bad cough) and I am still recovering slowly.

Please mind Hanoi is fun, but pm 2.5 pollution was even 250 when I was there. It had massive impact on my health.

I would love to thank Meaw from the gym as she helped us with gym documents and was very professional, also I'd like to thank all members of group, as your posts and answers helped me a lot.

STATEMENT was 3 months full statement, above 14k Euro for 3 weeks before applying.

I also added photo of me in Hanoi, in front of Hotel and tickets and so on to the location.

No questions asked on entry.

Thank you Thai Royal Embassy in Hanoi <3