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Dec 12, 2025
4 hours ago
Haily *******
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Hello everyone, may I ask something?

I’m French, and on my French passport there is no middle name (French passports usually list only the given name and the surname).

For the Thai eVisa form, should I leave the ‘middle name’ field blank?

Example

Given name -H,K

Surname -Moses

Should I support to put K in the middle name form?

Will it cause any issue or rejection?

Thank you in advance
Dec 12, 2025
7 hours ago
Do you think I might have any issues with re-entry?

Before getting the DTV (soft power) visa, I visited Thailand twice (1 week in 2017 and 2 months Sep-Nov in 2024).

This year, after receiving the DTV, I stayed in Thailand for the full 180 days from June to the end of November.

I’m planning to re-enter in early January after spending some time in Vietnam.

Is there any possibility I could be refused(or questioned) entry just because I used the full 180 days and then come back only a month later?
Dec 12, 2025
8 hours ago
Alan *****
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When applying for a NON O visa would Annual travel insurance be acceptable.
Dec 12, 2025
8 hours ago
Alexander *******
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I see that you now can only travel to thailand on visa exemption two times in a calendar year (not 12 months), I have been there tree times this year and are traveling again in march, since that is a new calendar year, my previous trips don’t count anymore?
Dec 12, 2025
10 hours ago
Jack **********
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Hi guys, question for the DTVs I am leaving Monday for first entry to DMK got all my docs ready and cannot wait!!

Just wondered whats update with getting a bank account in thailand?? I heard so much about different ones freezing etc anyone have any ideas?

I'll be moving to hua hin area
Dec 12, 2025
11 hours ago
Martin ********
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I'm coming to thailand in February. I was last here in June for 7 weeks.

I want to stay for up to 90 days.

So. What is best ? VOA or apply for a TR.

Both offer a 60 day visit and both extendable by 30 days.

Why would I apply for a TR over a VOA when they are effectively the same ?

Thank-you
Dec 12, 2025
11 hours ago
Soft power “how you intend to support yourself and future plans”

Hello everyone, I am applying for a 6 months Muay Thai course.

I practice this sport in Europe too, therefore a soft power DTV is perfect for my goals.

I currently have 800K in bank account, so over the 500K requested.

Plus I get every month from normal part time work in my country about 1000 euros.

If the embassy asks “how you intend to support yourself”, is it okay to simply say savings? Connecting it to their second question “what’s your plan after the 6 months course” basically I would like to keep practicing Muay Thai in Thailand, but I will probably need to come back to my home country for at least 3 months to finish my job contract. I am focusing on opening a business for online income for the future, but right now a normal job is the only thing I can do.

Is it okay for the application to state savings & come back to my country? Or should I say something different in the Cover Letter like saving & apply for a new Muay Thai course?

Need advice, thank you 🙏
Dec 11, 2025
a day ago
So, here's my situation. I'm a remote worker with completely foreign income of around 3600 usd monthly. I work for a family business but it's not incorporated and more importantly I don't have an employment contract. I have 600k in an American account in my name and a great resume as a software engineer. I'm American and have no overstays or issues, although I did once get denied entry for having two active visas. I also stayed 2 years on ED visa and mastered the content. What do you guys think I should do? DTV remote worker or soft power? I want to take Muay Thai anyway and will probably sign up for it one way or the other.
Dec 11, 2025
a day ago
“Quick question for the groupExperts

: With all the recent DTV updates and reports about entry issues into Thailand, I’m a DTV visa holder travelling in February for 10 days. Is it possible to skip the DTV process and just enter on a normal tourist visa to avoid any complications?”
Dec 10, 2025
2 days ago
Doug **********
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I'm from the U.S. and received an non-o visa from the Royal Thai Embasy in L.A. last October. MY flight was delayed and it expired before I arrived in Thailand. Can I re apply for it here in Thailand. I've been married to a Thai national for 5 years and we have all the documents with us. Someone said I have to leave to re apply??? Why?
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