Hi I have a question my mom is in the states but she lost her birth certificate in a hurricane. Does anyone know who I can talk to about getting another one. She lost contact with her family in Thailand.

16/03/2026

"Mr. Nantiwat Samart" clearly explained that Thailand does not oppose any nationality, but should review the free visa measures and increase screening of tourists through the visa system.

On March 16, 2026, reporters reported that Nantiwat Samart, former secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs and former deputy director of the National Intelligence Service, posted a message on his Facebook page, "Nantiwat Samart," regarding the calls to abolish the visa-free policy. He stated that Thailand does not have any anti-Semitic or anti-nationalist stance and continues to welcome foreign tourists to the country.

The post stated, "Regarding the cancellation of visa-free entry, there are currently many calls to abolish it. It's important to understand that Thailand does not discriminate against Jewish people or any particular nationality. Thailand still welcomes foreign tourists, but we will need to screen them. Thailand wants quality tourists with money, not tourists who intend to come to find work or settle in Thailand."

Furthermore, "the method of screening tourists is through the visa application process, where tourists must have a good record and sufficient income to support their travel. Not just anyone can enter Thailand. Thailand has many valuable assets to showcase to the world, but there is a fee for entry; it's not free. Don't focus too much on the number of tourists and forget about the safety and security of the country. Thailand is then at risk from terrorists, individuals with a history of involvement with scammers, online cybercrime, and foreign mafia groups."

However, "tourists who overstay their permitted time, whether Jewish or of other nationalities, must be asked to leave the country because it is unacceptable. If they want to stay in Thailand and work, they must apply for a different type of visa. Immigration must be much stricter with overstaying tourists and illegal immigrants. There aren't enough personnel or equipment; we need to urgently request this during this transition period between governments."

#cancelfreevisa #immigration #thaigoverment

Hello. I'm new to the group and the DTV visa. Will someone please explain the meaning or purpose of the word "soft power" as it relates to this visa.

TIA.

Hi Question for ppl who brought their PET with them. (In cabin) anY recommendations on flight companies they had good experience with especially with stop overs?

Also any advice on Thai government bodies to contact, and get pet import approval.

These processes are always a little confusing , and more complicated than anticipated, and scary if you get them wrong

Thanks

Why? So many rumours and stuff even in seemingly legit news outlets?? It's about a long(er) VISA and could seriously impact lives negatively ;*()

Text/ screenshot reads: soft Power DTV need to re produce another letter/ proof about soft Power activity to Extend the first 189 (sic!) days....?!

PS: can you recommend good Websites with more factual..fatcs? 555

Hi any one on this forum can advise.. I lived in Bangkok for 20 years plus had a company and work permit ..I started drawing my Thai government pension two years ago but now I'm in the UK it stopped last month the reason being I have to show "proof of life" I've tried the embassy in London with no success anyone got any ideas of how I can show "proof of life" without having to fly back to Thailand at the moment as I'm planning that next year..any sound and solid advice will be much appreciated..

In preparation for the new LTR visa applications to open on September 1st, the Thai Embassy in Washington DC has published some information on their website.

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They list their fee at $1600. At today's conversation rate, that's approximately 57,000₿

I find this incredibly unreasonable given the official fee for this visa is 50,000₿. I know embassies and consulates are notorious for giving bad exchange rates, but over $200 seems ludicrous.

At the webinar the BOI held last week, they said they were still in negotiation with immigration to allow people to receive the LTR inside of Thailand after pre-approval from the BOI. I sure hope they come to an agreement because that's definitely the route I'll take to save 7000₿.

Holy crap..... bought new Mitsubishi truck. Get called in as government rejected 1st passport photocopy, so we take new one in. Called again to collect new book, name spelt incorrectly. Sent back for change, comes back with passport number missing digits. Sent back again. Finally....or so we thought.... everything ok. Mitsubishi just called, they've put my date of birth as 20/01/2020, or as I would call it..... the date my passport was issued!!. Oh and apparently I've changed nationality to American from British. If only that part was written clearly on the passport page! At least Mitsubishi have taken pity on me and now deliver the book to me each time it's returned, I think they like my coffee. Rant over, enjoy your weekend

Interesting survey on your thoughts of present goverment websites and apps and what you would like to see in the future.

Where can an elderly Thai register for Pfizer?