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May 22, 2025
14 hours ago
Just a couple of quick notes as I'm just back from Laos. Been many times before covid flying one way and was never asked to show anything. But this time my paranoia made me book an onward flight. Good things as I was asked during check in with Lao Airlines at Swampy. They also asked to see cash enough for the visa. 1700 baht lol.

As I was sat in Laos preparing to attempt my Thai re entry, I started to look at the TDAC thingy. In general, I think it works quite well. What frustrated me was the country selectors (there are two on the way towards submission.) They're an absolute mess! Country codes makes no sense, countries doesn't seem to be in any semblance of order, auto suggestion if you just start with like "D" didn't seem to work. So I would suggest starting a few days before intended arrival.

Oh, and Beerlao + pizza at Tyson remains as tasty as always (shame about Bor Pen Yang, though).

Cheers!
May 19, 2025
3 days 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
5 days 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
May 15, 2025
8 days ago
Hey! Planing to go to Chaeng Watthana tomorrow for my first 90 day report any suggestions what time I should go or any tips ?
May 6, 2025
16 days ago
Has anyone done the 90 day report in Bangkok recently? Which office did you go to and how long approximately did you wait?

Would appreciate any info!
Apr 30, 2025
22 days ago
Jo *******
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Is it possible to fill out the tdac arrival card with only inbound ticket.? Not sure when to return but no longer then 45 days.

Tia
Apr 28, 2025
24 days ago
Doron ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hello, did someone manage to open a bank account in Thailand with dtv?
Apr 17, 2025
a month ago
Cary *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
90 days report. Remind me. If I exit Thailand and return, to the 90 day reset?
Apr 13, 2025
a month ago
Asso ******
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A bit off-topic perhaps but does anyone know (or own) any visa run company that could pick up two people from Sunga Kulok border region and take to Chumphon within the next few days? Any tips would be appreciated
Apr 6, 2025
2 months ago
Georges *****
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hello all, i have a question : do i already need to fill the Thailand Digital Arrival Card if i go to Thailand on the 10th of April ? I read it only starts in May but i’m not sure anymore. Thanks !
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