I'm approved, got a few tips to counteract all the negative nancies in here lol.

Mainly, I'd really recommend using a visa service to obtain the DTV, a few hundred bucks to have professionals check your documents, submit and advise on what to do is worth the peace of mind.

It's also likely that they have connections within the embassy to get you through if you encounter problems, I've seen this with my ED visa as well - I assume - because I did this last time, that on my previous ED visa, the 90 day reports had some staff that seemed directly associated with the school I attended at the government complex in BKK you have to go to.

Also a side note, the officer that interviewed me in Laos seemed to like the fact that I was applying to the same school I already trained with to do train Muay Thai. You also have to show proof you've paid for the course for 6m to 1 year, I intend on training for atleast another year and got the full 5 year DTV.

Other tips if applying from Laos (Vientiane)

* Very few banks/exchanges have 10000 baht which you need to pay the embassy with after you get a QR code. I went to about 4 different banks/exchanges before giving up and going all the way back to the airport just to change KIP over.

* If you use an agency, make sure they send the interview confirmation as an image or forward to your own email address. Normally agencies use a custom email address to complete the application on your behalf. This almost caused a problem a few days ago when the guy at the embassy wanted to see it and it wasn't an expected document/proof requested anywhere.

* Get a Unitel Laos sim card at the airport and top it up at shops when it expires, sometimes they have a sign outside showing unitel data/days of service and the price. This is to make sure your internet is working if they ask to see your banking app for money proof (and for staying connected out and about). Plus most esims don't even work in Laos or have ridiculous 1st world roaming charges there... haven't done this mobile credit top up stuff for atleast 20 years, so this was a blast from the past 😹

* My sim card expired while I was there and it was annoyingly difficult to buy one from a convenience store (most of them don't have it). However, there is a lady selling sim cards by the Vientiane Center mall from a tiny stall lol... I searched the entire fking mall to find a phone shop that also has sim cards, and a random street seller had exactly what I needed 🤦‍♂️.

I need to go to Laksi immigration next week - but even when I arrive early - the security guard won’t let me in until 8am.

When I’m finally allowed in there’s already a huge number of people waiting inside.

Is there a secret entrance somewhere?

I’ve tried other doors but all the automatic doors don’t open until 8am.

Thanks for any help

Hi Everyone

I'm looking for a visa service, I'll require help with opening Bank account, transfer my Australian Driver's License and my first one year extension.

I'll be arriving on a 90day non-O visa (already obtained). Any recommendations and costs if known would be appreciated.

TIA

Hello, I would like to ask for some advice. My husband is Dutch, and we have a marriage certificate as well as our child’s birth certificate. We are planning to live permanently in Thailand, and he will need a Non-O visa. However, I don’t have any knowledge about the process. Some people told me he should apply it himself , while others said better buy service from an agency. I’m still unsure and don’t have enough information. If anyone could help, I would be very grateful. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

Has anyone found a visa service that helps with DTV extension in Chiang Mai? I used The Colonel for help with a residency permit but they don't help with the DTV extensions. After what I have read about trouble getting extensions at CM IO, I've decided to just use CM Border run service as they have been very good the 2 times I've used them and the process was predictable! If a visa service is available that can do it reliably and drama free that would be a good option. Thanks! :)

Somebody know, recommend border run company in Korat.

Hello Everyone

I wish to apply for the Thai LTR visa in a few months and would like to engage a highly trustworthy Immigration Law firm in Bangkok. I have two questions - please share your experience/insights:

1) Does it help an applicant in any manner to meet and apply directly with the BOI representatives, versus going through an agent/law firm (other than saving $$)?

2) Which intermediary do you recommend to secure my visa - Harvey Law Group vs Siam Legal vs Baan Thai vs Fragomen - or any other name you think to suggest? A secondary criteria for making my choice is that they should be able to assist with obtaining Medical Insurance and guide in future relocation matters.

Thank you for all your inputs. 🙏

We need a Visa agent that serves Phetchaburi district.

Heya, so i'm living in Chiang Mai on a DTV visa (originally from UK) but i'm staying in short term rentals and hopefully will be travelling around a bit

Does anyone have experience easily acquiring a proof of residence and/or know of any services that make acquiring a motorbike license a breeze

Does anyone know an agency which does border runs to Pakse, Laos?