Activated my DTV today on a border run through a service in Jomtien area. BE WARNED - there is a fee of 2000 baht at the border crossing used by the agancies in Pattaya.

I wasnt told, but there were 3 of us on the trip and all were charged. The good part was we were escorted like VIP'S to front of line and stamped through without any issue of questions or angry officers. They said this was a charge due to the length of stay of 180 days and because the DTV is supposed to go through an airport entry.

Not sure if this is new or only this border, but if going by land have some cash with you in case.

Entering at other borders or going on your own through the border does not apply here - this is only using a border run service from pattaya area, the border guards were charging the fee ... Not the visa services.