Change of address at Bangkok Bank. Simple?

You havin' a larf?

At least 20 pieces of paper to sign, some of them copies of already signed copies. Time ticking... finally finished. One day Bangkok bank may fast forward several decades and wake up in a digital era where documents can be scanned. Like they do at Krung Thai, for example.

Smile, say thank you and run, as fast as I can. 🤣😂😅

Hello. I am enquiring if applying for a retirement visa I need to have documents translated. I am been told this in Hua Sai. Which is 64km south of Nakhon siThammarat. Also the Krungtai bank told me they can only open accounts for people with jobs. All appears strange to me.

Any advice appreciated

Hi everyone,

I applied for the DTV in Jakarta (Indonesia) on September 1st. Today (September 11th), I finally got a reply, but they are asking me to provide proof that I am currently in Indonesia.

Does anyone know what type of document works best to make sure it gets accepted? (visa, photo, something else?)

Also, my current visa expires the day after tomorrow and I will be going to Kuala Lumpur after that. Could this be an issue for my application?

Thanks a lot for your help 🙏

Maan, last week I applied for the digital nomad DTV with the London embassy, thinking the whole thing was surprising straightforward (clearly very naive).

They’ve just emailed me saying I now need:

1. Better quality passport scan – I already gave them the same scan I successfully used for another country visa.

2. Proof of current location – I already gave a bank statement with my address, but now they want a utility bill in my name, and I live with my parents in the UK so none are in my name.

3. Stamped bank statements – for closing balance and last three months. I’ve already given statements but not stamped; not sure my bank even does that.

4. Professional portfolio or company description – I already submitted a statement with screenshots of earnings showing consistent freelance activity.

5. Self-assessment tax return / statement of accounts / other HMRC docs – I haven’t been freelancing long enough to submit a tax return; maybe I could just give bank statements again?

6. Letter confirming employment/contract details – I work freelance across multiple platforms. Even though I meet the monthly requirements, none of my “clients” are going to provide a signed letter addressed to the embassy.

Am I just screwed here and out the visa fee?

Hello, I would like to know about the bank statement. Does it need to be signed and stamped by the bank? Thank you.

*Does anyone know what this means? The packet my muay thai school sent me all have "wet signatures" already (signed with a pen)*

My Interview Experience for the DTV in Taipei

Basic Information

Nationality: Taiwan

Applied from: Taiwan

DTV Category: Muay Thai

Application Timeline

8/31 (11:50 PM): Submitted my DTV application online. Status: Processing → Pending Document Check.

9/1 (10:31 AM): Requested to upload proof of employment with company’s license. (I explained that I’m unemployed, have no current income, but have sufficient funds—well above the minimum 500,000 THB requirement—to support myself in Thailand.)

9/1 (3:00 PM): Requested again to upload my Taiwan Entry and Exit Certificate within 1 year (issued by the Taiwan National Immigration Agency). I had already submitted this in my initial application, but I uploaded it again.

9/1 (3:54 PM): Requested to upload the Certificate of Entry and Exit Dates from the Taiwan National Immigration Agency, updated at least one day before submission. (I didn’t know this requirement, so I rushed to the immigration office the same day, got the updated certificate, and uploaded it immediately.)

9/3: Received an email inviting me for an interview.

9/5 (3:00 PM): Attended the interview in Taipei.

9/5 (6:30 PM): Received an email confirming my visa was approved.

Total time to get my visa: 1 week.

Document Preparation

One important thing to note is that you must print out every single document you uploaded online. I originally thought showing them on my laptop would be enough, but it wasn’t. Thankfully, there was a 7-11 nearby, so I quickly printed everything. After submission, the staff reviewed my papers and then called in the officer for the interview.

Interview Process

The interview was conducted entirely in English, regardless of whether you’re a foreigner or a Taiwanese applicant. The atmosphere was neutral—not especially friendly, but not harsh either. It mainly felt like a fact-checking step to make sure all the information I provided was accurate.

Interview Questions:

*Why do you want to learn Muay Thai in Thailand?*

(Because Taiwan cannot provide the ideal training environment I’m looking for.)

*How did you start learning Muay Thai?*

(Last year I joined a Muay Thai trial class in Thailand and immediately fell in love with it. Since then, I have continued to practice.)

*How did you find your current Muay Thai gym?*

(I searched gyms on Instagram, tried a few, and chose the one I liked most.)

*What is your current employment/financial situation?*

(I’m currently on a gap year after resigning from my job. I showed bank proof from two accounts—one in Canada and one in Taiwan. The officer also asked me to explain my bank account transactions)

*What did you do before this gap year?*

*What were your past trips to Thailand for Muay Thai like?*

(Previously, I trained while also working remotely at the same time.)

*What is your plan for life in Thailand after training?*

(I plan to focus on training, and in my free time, I’ll read and work on developing my skills for my next career. )

*Questions about past life in Canada*

*Questions about long-term DTV planning:*

(I explained my five-year plan for the DTV visa. My first year will focus on Muay Thai training. After that, I’ll need to decide whether to continue training using my savings or return to Taiwan to work in an office. Ideally, I hope to find a full-time remote job that would allow me to stay in Thailand longer.)

After the Interview

My interview was at 3:00 in the afternoon. The officer asked me to wait for the results, and by 6:30 the same day I received an email confirming that my visa had been approved.

Overall Impression & Tips

Applying in Taipei was a fairly neutral and efficient experience. I prepared all the requested documents, uploaded additional documents within a few hours whenever they asked, and they responded quickly—sometimes within just one hour. Overall, the entire process was very fast and professional.

If you’re preparing for this, print all your documents in advance, including bank proofs, and be ready to explain your financial records, past work experience, and training plans clearly.

Good luck everyone!

Hi. Is it possible to cancel your DTV application?

I applied in July but they asked for a lot of other documents I couldn’t or didn’t want to submit so I left it as it was but it’s still pending and waiting for the documents in the portal. Now I want to try and reapply but with mui thai DTV but I can’t do that if it’s still pending. I have been told that after about 45 days they automatically reject your application but I’m wondering if there is an option to cancel it.

Or has anyone had their DTV rejected and then tried to reapply and got it with mui thai? I applied from Vietnam. Any info or leads would be super helpful on this! Thanks!

Good morning.

I am a extending visa nonO ( based on marriage to Thai husband)after moving to new location. Previously at Nonthaburi immigration, now it is Chaengwattana.

Do I need to bring the documents from my previous extension at Nonthaburi.

Asking the question, because this was a requirement for my first extension at Nonthaburi.

I understand each immigration office is different in it's requirements. Handouts do not mention this.

If no one knows, I shall bring all documents so that will be covered.

Thank you.

My next border run is coming up. Planning to fly to Vietnam for a week. What's your current experience re-entering to Bangkok? Were you asked for documents or confirmation of your bank balance?

An alternative would be to cross the border into Laos at Nakhon Phanom. Does anyone have experience with this?