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Dec 13, 2025
7 days ago
Hello everyone! I have a question regarding the DTV visa and TM30 registration. If my rental contract states that the lease starts on a certain date and ends on a later date (for example, a full year), should I indicate the end date of the lease in the TM30 form as well? Or is it better to leave the checkout date open-ended? I’m concerned about potential issues with immigration if the visa validity period doesn’t match the lease end date.

Has anyone experienced this before? What approach did you take, and did it cause any issues with immigration? I’d appreciate any insights or advice on how to handle this situation.

Thank you!
Dec 10, 2025
10 days ago
TaupeSh*******
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Could anyone advise: I want to sell a bike to an individual and then buy a new one thru the bike shop. Do I need two separate residence certificates? One for selling and another one for buying? Is one not enough- and use a copy?

Would anyone know the agents that could do RC for a reasonable price- especially if I need two.

Thank you 🙏
Dec 3, 2025
17 days ago
Robert *********
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I'm in Thailand on a non-immigrant o type Visa. We intend to apply for a marriage visa. My wife is thai we married in the U.S. We went to Kasikorn Bank to open an account. I had a printed copy of my evisa, my digital arrival card, my passport and our rental agreement. We also had with us a copy of our us marriage license that had been certified by the state the state department and the Thai Embassy in the United States.

Kasikorn Bank refuse to allow me to open up a bank account. I don't understand what's going on has anybody else had this experience with Kasikorn Bank?
Nov 19, 2025
a month ago
USN****
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Does anyone have an experience registering a motorcycle on DTV? If so, can you detail your process and the required documents?

Thanks 
Nov 18, 2025
a month ago
Miles ******
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Hi guys, Miles here. Can someone please tell me which city is the easiest for foreigners to get the Residence Certificate? I am planning on applying for this certificate as soon as I land in Thailand so definitely trying to avoid that 90-day notification requirement.

Any information is appreciated. Thank you all!.
Nov 11, 2025
a month ago
Somsap ********
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So thanks for the replies on my past questions, very helpful.

My experience with khon kaen immigration and banking was long but not bad. We went to immigration (which is in the middle of nowhere 20 minutes north, don't know why.)about 945am, pretty quiet.

I just wanted a residence certificate for banking and drivers license. The copier lady on the 2nd floor was helpful, we had to go to the 90 day checking room first, I guess they verify you are valid or something. I already had a tm30 filled out with my sister in law signature. Copier lady made a copy of my passport.

Went into the 90 day room and dropped my packet in the inbox. An older civil servant picked it up, looked at it and handed it to the other worker. About 15 minutes later she called us up and asked what I wanted, then she gave us a couple of receipts and directed us to the main waiting room. Went to the guys at the info desk and they directed me to give my packet to the first lady officer. Nice looking older lady, but I don't think she is able to smile, the earth might stop moving 😄. The officer looked at the packet, gave it back to us with an application for the residence certificate. We filled it out and sat down to wait. An older female civil servant walked up to us and looked at the application, said she needed 500 baht and disappeared. Came back a few minutes later and gave the packet to her underling. 15 minutes later the underling came back with both certificates. One thing I will say about the older civil servant lady, she was extremely helpful to a couple who had filled out some of their forms incorrectly, so patient and understanding. Everything there is very professional, the only thing I have to say is that some of the Falangs just come in, ripped shorts, flip flops and crappy t shirt. At least try to look professional, throw a nicer shirt on and clean shorts, it's kinda embarrassing.

Next, went to the cell phone store in Central plaza, got a cell number in my name with receipt, easy.

Walked into K bank in the same mall. Opened up an account there. I had a new girl so it probably took 3 times longer. Only thing, they wouldn't let me use usd to open the account, I had to use baht. They said I can only transfer 50k per day, but hopefully that is withdrawal, I need to deposit 800k very soon and 50k per day is painful.
Oct 31, 2025
2 months ago
John ********
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Hi

I am arriving next week with retirement 90 visa,my question is can I get a bank account and how do I do it if I am staying in hotel till I find a rental thanks.
Oct 11, 2025
2 months ago
Ludo **********
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My steps for immigration to HuaHin

Everything is slowly falling into place. I plan to book a hotel for the first few weeks and then look for a suitable condo. Last time, I stayed at Kian Haad, near Market Village. I think there are better options. So any hotel advice would be welcome.

However, I still have a few questions.

*Is this address acceptable for returning the embassy affidavit?

*Is a hotel's TM30 sufficient for applying for a bank account and renewing my Non-O?

Thanks for your advice.

Ludo
Oct 11, 2025
2 months ago
Josh ********
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Hello folks! DTV extensions in Phuket. Who’s tried it, and what was your experience? Based on initial research I’m expecting to meet friction.

But even a single successful extension would give enough confidence to try.

Otherwise I’m just going to mini-vacay in KL.

TIA

P.s. was just admitted to the group today, so my apologies if this was already covered. 
Oct 9, 2025
2 months ago
David *******
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Do you need a copy of a lease for a condo/house to open a bank account. It just seems that despite having 90 days to extend the non o on first arrival, it’s actually under 30 days to sort everything out due to needing to seed the bank account with the 800k for 2 months. So if you need to sort out a lease for bank account opening that means a lot to sort out as soon as you arrive. Or am I misunderstanding?
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