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Jul 11, 2025
4 days ago
Applying for the DTV at the Los Angeles Consulate. I recently received a request to "describe a business portfolio". Help!
Jul 6, 2025
8 days ago
Carsten *******
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Hi all,

am looking at a DTV. Would love to hear from people that have actually applied for this recently. Would appreciate some advice, especially when and where to apply. Am in Hua Hin at the moment and leaving Thailand in 2 weeks.

I have accommodation booked for the month of September in Hua Hin.

Will be in Cape Town for August where I would have the whole month to tackle the DTV.

Please no hearsay 🙏
Jul 3, 2025
11 days ago
John **********
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Hi. Anyone know where I can get a large basket Air Fryer in Thailand. Not the twin tiny ones or a single small one, that's all I have seen. Also anyone know where or if they sale electric pressure cookers in Thailand or online. Much appreciated for any advice.
Jun 19, 2025
a month ago
Nelly *********
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Hi all, my tourist visa was denied because when they asked for additional documentation it did not align with the original accommodation. I originally had an invitation to stay, and for the additional documentation supplied a hotel accommodation because the invitee is also on a tourist visa.

My visa was cancelled by the Thai Embassy.

So now I am looking for an agent to help me complete my visa to be sure it won’t be denied again!

I am looking for some recommendations of reputable companies and agents.

Thank you!
Jun 17, 2025
a month ago
RadiantT********
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If I stay at the same place can I use the same TM30 as from before I left the country and got DTV and came back?
Jun 5, 2025
a month ago
John *********
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Background: Anyone who has spent time in the ‘Rose of the North’ probably knows Chiang Mai immigration is notorious for being extremely busy with hundreds of people queuing per day starting before sunrise.

Lamphun office is tiny and barely sees anyone.

Question: if someone stays one night in Lamphun and gets the property to file a TM30, can you use the Lamphun office for an extension on a tourist visa or visa exempt entry?

It’s a 30 minute drive and rooms from 300฿. Why not have an overnight holiday to save spending 8-12 hours at immigration?

I’ve convinced my friends to try this so they don’t lose a day of their holiday.

Am I wrong? If so, the group will tell me quickly.
Jun 4, 2025
a month ago
Winston ************
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Hey folks, for DTV holders who arrived after May 1st, what did you select under "purpose of travel" in the TDAC?

I've been in and out multiple times already but this week will be my first time arriving after the TDAC became mandatory.
May 30, 2025
a month ago
Peter **********
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I’m flying into Bangkok then on to Chaing Rai for 1 month

I have only booked for accommodation first 2 nights and last 2 nights

The rest off the time in my partners village

Just wondering for the digital arrival card

Is the hotel name enough information

I should I put her address in the village

Thanks
May 19, 2025
2 months ago
Hey everyone, any tips for applying from Bali? Would the Muay Thai course letter need to be addressed to the embassy in Jakarta? Anyone had success applying online for DTV e-visa from Bali specifically? I'm flying to Bali tomorrow from DMK. Many thanks🙌🙏
May 17, 2025
2 months ago
Yasmin ***********
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How frustrating this is!!! Im struggeling with this picture upoad where everytime the visa website says it's not free of lines

We detected that your photograph might fail to meet the guidelines.

Our suggestion(s):

* Background should be plain. No spots, lines or curves visible in the photo.

I went to a foto studio to get this pictures done.

Anyone tips? Dealing with this for 30 minutes now
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