Apologies if this isn't allowed here. But my daughter got her US citizenship today and my girlfriend got denied her Visa to the USA. I was also recently denied my Non-Immigrant O visa to Thailand for "insufficient paperwork". The only thing I can figure out is that my daughter has not had her birth certified as being my daughter.

Does anyone have experience writing their congressman in the USA to help with Visa help? I really want my parents to meet their granddaughter, but my Mom is not healthy enough to fly here to Thailand.

I will take any advice for my situation to stay in Thailand with my daughter and travel to the USA with her as well. If anyone knows somebody that can certify a birth for a 6 month old child I would really appreciate it too. Thank you.

Bangkok Bank update:

I have had this account for several years, initially opened on a tourist visa.

Because of all the confusion about accounts getting closed I visited the local branch today for peace of mind.

They said no problem with older accounts.

For these they look at cash flow to prevent money laundering…Large amount of money in and then out again.

Regular monthly deposits and bills paid online are normal and proper use of the account.

They are contacting people by email if there account issues.

USA passport on DTV visa. Account in Chiang Mai. 5 June 2025.

I hope this helps…..I was really freaked out with all the news of BB accounts getting closed.

Hi everyone, this message might be relevant to some of you and I could use some advice: I’m trying to open an Interactive Brokers (IBKR) account, but they’re asking for a TIN (Thai Identification Number). The thing is, I’ve just changed my tax residency and I don’t my TIN at the moment.

Has anyone managed to get around a similar situation?

Is the TIN absolutely necessary?

Thanks in advance for your help! 😁

l Went to immigration in Chiang Mai to do my 90 day drive thru today and I think they made a mistake. They put my next report 2 months from now instead of 3, I didn't notice till later. Plus they gave me back the form I have to give stapled to the old paper and with the old date crossed out and the new report date written with a fluorescent highlighter pen. I'm confused. I saw the car in front get the same papers given to them and I thought they had made a mistake and they had to go back but now I don't know what to think or do . Any ideas? Thanks.

I signed up for True money. Working well for 7-11 and grab payments. Trying to unlock the advanced features such as scan to pay . When I uploaded my non O visa they said it was expired. I am on a retirement extension. Has anyone else experienced this?

I'll be re-entering Thailand with DTV. Previously spent nearly the full 180 days, left the country for almost one month. Should I expect any issues? Have to show proof of financials? Or smooth sailing same as the first time? Thanks guys

Has anyone managed to open a bank account in Koh Samui with a DTV visa?

I have a DTV visa - before that I opened a bank account at Bangkok Bank using my previous visa - now they’re slowly closing accounts for foreigners and seem to only want wealthy clients - I’d really appreciate your advice on which bank still allows foreigners to open an account - having one here is important and very convenient for me.

2 days ago I went to open account in Bangkok bank in local area..they took my papers..copy of passport and stamp..my marriage certificate, TM30, I am still shocked when she asked me for my salary slip..I copied and gave it to her..and she said will let me know soon..because she wanted to send papers to head office..next day she called me..she said I want to talk to your wife..she can't speak English..so I went to bank again and asked what happened..she said I need more documents..I said if you need more documents tell me I will give it..she said no just want to talk to your wife..I said she works and is free only after evening..then in evening my wife tried to call her..you know what she asked..she said tell me your husband country address..even I have already given my marriage certificate in Thai and English I have given it but she is still doing stupid things..and my address is written on the marriage certificate its been almost 3 days now but she is still wasting our time..

Is anyone knows if an e-visa application can be delayed in its process in the precise case that another application is still in process on the same account ?

1 application made and realize I made a mistake by submiting from thailand. This one is now in "request for additional documents" but I know it's gonna be denied. Sent a e-mail to explain my mistake but it is not possible to delete the application online.

No response from the consulate on this one and so I launch a new application fews days after (being oversea this time). I still have no return on the new application and I wonder if the first one might cause some issue for them?

I tried to call them but no answers...

Thanks for any feedback 🙏

I'm in Penang btw