With the new DTAC requirement from May 1st can we assume the proposed ETA has been scrapped as they would require the same information ?

Hello everyone. I am wondering if anyone could help me please? I'm flying to Thailand with my Thai wife in August and will be applying for the non immigrant o visa for the three month extension and then when we are in Thailand applying for the year extension . My concern is we have booked one way tickets and on the TDAC form online it asks for arrival and departure details. As we only have arrival details and no departure details would this affect the online application process?. Any help would be much appreciated.

Doing my first 90 day report tomorrow in Bangkok and with what recently happened I just want to double check that the immigration office will be open? I also need a TM6 arrival form but I wan't given 1. Hopefully that's okay. I have everything else.

I am applying for the long-term resident visa , is there any benefit to picking it up before entering the country? I could fly down to LA if I had to, if there is any advantage.

Also I was just told this by the person answering ltr visa questions. But I’m not sure what this means in practice “The pre-screening document service is currently unavailable. You are advised to submit your visa application, along with the required documents into the system first. Our staff will begin reviewing your application once submitted.”

Exploring the option of applying for DTV in Thailand but struggling to find if my circumstances make me eligible.

Am about to become a landlord for one property only, in the UK. Would this meet the requirements for a DTV? Not a registered company, just a landlord with accountant to deal with self-assessment to HMRC. Have sufficient funds in UK.

Would I be viewed as a business owner? I don’t have a cert. of incorporation, nor a tax return yet as landlord status will commence next financial year (April 2025/26) so no tax return until 2026.

Thanks in advance.

Hi guys, i want to live and work in Thailand. Been trying all over Asia and amerika to find another place to be but i am always drawn back to the land of smiles. Are there any tax guys in here that could estimate roughly how much tax i would have to pay to Thailand if i make 95 000 $ USD in my home country, but bring only 45 000 into Thailand every year (through wise, all Credit cards, rent etc) ? I currently dont pay any in come tax so been avoiding living here for more than 180 days, but its now time to settle down somewhere. Thanks for any Advice if you have any.

Have already bought my ticket to Thailand and plan on staying with family for 6 weeks since the entry visa is 60 days now I heard they are putting it back to 30 days, is there any exemption for people that have already purchased there ticket or do I need to apply online for a visa, not a problem its just annoying But TIT

A question, do i need to stay in the country i have applied the DTV ? I am planning a Thailand travel in few months and will apply the DTV in my country of residence. The question is, if they take too long to answer can i be in Thailand when they gave me the answer ? In this case the plan is to go with the Visa exempt and re-entry later in the year with DTV after approval. Thanks

Hey. I’m seeing a lot of people saying they are not getting there DTV granted and that Thai authorities are being a lot stricter etc.

Has anyone had any success stories recently in the last couple of weeks?

Is it still safe to apply from bordering countries like Vietnam, Cambodia etc?

I am planning to visit Vietnam very soon and apply. I have all the required documents but just wondering is there anything to look out for? I have been on tourist visa in Thailand since last June and have done some border runs, could that have any negative impact? Would going through an agent help at all?

My company is situated in Europe but is now fully remote.

Thanks

METV Visa Question:

Hi...I'm Ken - a traditional 6 month tourist visitor to Thailand. Had to pay a 10k bribe to BKK immigration recently to come in from a recent visa run or they would send me back to where I'd come form. They said they Red Flagged my passport for needing a long-term visa the next time I visit.

- The Retirement Visa doesn't work for me because I'm rather mobile and after getting one I'd be forced to return to TH in person to renew at a certain time each year.

Been looking into the METV....

If I understand it right

- It allows for a 6 month stay.

- I'm allowed to stay the first time 60 days...which can be extended an additional 30 days.

- Then I can return after a visa run and start the process over.

Questions:

- Has anyone in this group ever gotten one of these?

- Do I understand it right?