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Jul 18, 2025
17 days ago
Blaine ********
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Has anyone ever been denied entry doing a land border run while using an agency to facilitate it?
Jul 18, 2025
17 days ago
⛔️⛔️90 Day Reporting (TM47) process⛔️⛔️

Yes, it is *compulsory* to have a TM30 form during the 90-day reporting (TM47). After completing TM47 reporting, the officer will give you a stamped paper confirming that the 90-day report was submitted on time. Please keep this paper safely along with your passport.

🍀🍀TM47 – 90-Day Reporting:

👉You can report 15 days before or up to 7 days after your 90-day period ends.

👉This gives you a 22-day window to report.

👉If you miss this period, you will have to pay a fine.

🍀🍀For DTV Holders:

You must go to the Chaeng Watthana Immigration Bureau for 90-day reporting. Here’s how to get there:

Option 1: By BTS + MRT (Train)

1. Take the BTS Green Line to Wat Phra Sri Mahathat station.

2. Interchange to the Pink Line and go to the Government Complex station.

3. Exit using the left-side staircase, and walk towards the area between National Telecom and the Government Complex.

4. On the way, you’ll see the entrance to the Government Complex (a large open, green area).

5. Ask the guard for the free shuttle bus to the Immigration Office — they will guide you to it.

6. Take the shuttle; it will drop you directly at the Immigration Bureau.

Option 2: Grab/Bolt

👉Take a Grab or Bolt for a faster, direct trip.

📍 Location on Google Maps: Chaeng Watthana Immigration Office

🍀🍀✨Best Time to Go:

👉The best time to go is around 7:00 AM, as queue tickets are distributed from 8:15 AM to 3:30 PM.

👉The earlier you arrive, the earlier you’ll get your queue number.

👉There are usually over 600 people per day reporting for 90-day check-ins.

👉The first thing you must do upon arrival is take a queue ticket.

🍀🍀TM47 Form (90-Day Reporting Form):

👉You need to fill out a TM47 form before your turn at the counter.

👉You can fill it after taking your queue ticket, or before you go.

👉TM47 forms are available at the information desk at the Immigration Office.

👉You can also download the TM47 form online and fill it in advance to save time.

🍀🍀Important Documents & Notes:🍀🍀

✅Your original passport is required.

✅You must appear in person for the first-time report.

✅If you’re sick, busy, or under special circumstances, your spouse can go on your behalf with an authorization letter.

🔈🔈The letter must include:🔈🔈

♦️Your full name

♦️Passport number

♦️Residence address (must match the TM30 form)

♦️Your spouse’s full name and passport number

♦️Your original signature

✅TM30 Form is required — ask your landlord or residence owner for it.

✋✋Final Note:✋✋

Well, this is exactly the process my spouse and I followed for our TM47 (90-day reporting). We are both on the Soft Skill Visa (Muay Thai Visa) — I as the main applicant and my spouse as a dependent.

Please note that procedures may vary slightly, so it’s always a good idea to double-check updated information online or with immigration based on your visa type and location.

“Just in case bring your passport, visa, residence address agreement letter photo copy, marriage certificate in case of spouse, spouse passport visa “ Photo copies of all important documents, this is not mandatory because in my case they just ask for original passport, TM 47 form, TM 30 form and because just because I have also done my spouse (vice-versa) I have to give the authorization letter as well.

I hope this post can help you 🙏
Jul 15, 2025
20 days ago
Hello everyone!

I just arrived in Bangkok, Thailand using my DTV visa. I’m looking to get a Thai driver’s license.

Does anyone know the steps or how to start the process? Appreciate any help!
Jun 19, 2025
2 months ago
Frode *********
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I was told on last entry that next time I arrive I need a propper visa. But got a bit conflicting information, when I asked that my next trip will only be for 30 days before return to Norway. Then I was told no I don't need for this short trip.

I stay 60-90 days in vinter months, and 30 days in September/October.

I have 2 questions:

Will they give entry if you have appointments with visa agent in Thailand? Even just short time. As I'm not sure I can trust the statement that I can enter if only staying 30 days.

Second question: If refused entry, can I just book a flight to Philippines and stay there instead for the duration I had plan in Thailand? I really don't want to have to travel back to Norway just to book new trip.
May 30, 2025
2 months ago
Letty ********
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How many days have you people experienced on pending approval for the thai visa ....I mean how many days did you have the status pending approval ....my status has been showing pending approval since monday of this week ....asked some friends some say 5 some say 10 ...is it normal?since i have no any email from them asking for additional documents.....Am I on the right side😂
May 23, 2025
2 months ago
Yvonne *******
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Different colors, different affiliations

... Good to know 😊👋

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Unterschiedliche Farben, unterschiedliche Zugehörigkeit

... Gut zu Wissen 😊👋
May 19, 2025
3 months ago
G ********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Do we extend 90 days online (immigration site) or in person ?
May 13, 2025
3 months ago
Currently on an Education visa, which expires beginning of June. Planning to go to my home country for 3 weeks and apply for the DTV there and come back end of June. How likely am i to encounter probablems when entering Thailand due to my history of multiple tourist entries and then ED visa? Thanks
May 8, 2025
3 months ago
What type of evidence have people provided to prove your location when applying for DTV Visa? Any guidance welcome. Thanks
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