Hey everyone, I’m about to rent a condo in Bangkok and wanted to check what’s standard practice here.

The agent told me: • I need to pay first month’s rent + security deposit (2 months) before the landlord will sign the lease. I paid the first month rent online to hold down my apartment • She said the landlord typically only signs once all money is received. • Alternatively, she suggested I could bring cash on move-in day, pay her directly, and then get the signed contract + keys together.

Back in London, I’m used to signing first, then paying, so I just want to make sure this is normal in Bangkok and that I’m not putting myself at risk.

Questions: 1. Is it standard here for the landlord to hold back their signature until the tenant has paid everything? 2. If I pay the agent (not the landlord directly), what’s the safest way to make sure I’m protected — e.g., should I insist on a written receipt right away? 3. On move-in day, should I expect to walk away with both keys and a fully signed lease?

Would really appreciate insights from anyone who has rented long-term in Bangkok recently. 🙏

Hi everyone! My husband applied for the DTV workcation at the London Embassy (as a British citizen) and he received a request for more info. They are asking for a utility bill as proof of residency but we've been living in Thailand for the last year as dependents on the kids education visas.

What other documents can we provide to prove we are in the UK? He doesn't have a UK driving license, and we stay at my brother's house so no hotel reservation.

Thank you.

If I entered Thailand 6 months ago Visa exempt and then got a tourist visa extension to stay an extra month. Would I encounter doing the same again in September? I hear it's at the discretion of the immigration officer. Your opinions will be greatly appreciated

I was applying for a Non O Visa and they want to know financial records etc...is this right?

Cheers for any insight

Can I show Fiverr income to apply DTV?

FYI, for Bangkok Immigration Division 1, your 90 DAY reporting is done at 3RD FLOOR now. 1 floor above Atrium level.

Any future foreseeable issues with using an agent, though usually against, will need go back america next year for few years as the country is in turmoil. Just want make sure no issues with agents for return. This given I don’t put back the money. Probably do Retirement next time.

What is the procedure for obtaining a residency certificate is it done at immigration or the embassy and how much does it cost. I am thinking about doing it on my own instead of using an agent. Tia

Has anyone here entrusted New Stamford School to handle their Thailand DTV visa application? Thank you.

Yes, just wanted a little bit of advice. I am married to a Thai woman, but instead of going through all of the trouble for marriage visa , I just am here on a Retirement visa. I believe it is called it a Non 0 visa, I have been here going on four years but wanting to go back to the states in April for about 90 days or so and I have to go for my yearly Immigration visit in August. Just wondering if I need to ask for some kind of a exit or reentry Visa so that I do not interrupt my retirement visa here and have to start all over. I’m just not sure. I appreciate your advice and I know I could just wait until August and ask Immigration myself but just thought I might ask someone here who has been through the same thing. Thank you for any help. 🙏