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Jul 30, 2025
4 days ago
Pam *************
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Thank you for allowing me to join your group. I am a soul singer from Philly.i wanted spend one year in Thailand and am interested in the black music scene if any there
Jul 22, 2025
13 days ago
Stephen *******
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Any approvals in Hanoi today or yesterday?
Jul 14, 2025
21 days ago
Wannikea *********
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According to this article 35,000 DTV visas issued so far. Average of 100 per day since inception.

[members only]?
Jun 18, 2025
2 months ago
Christopher ********
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I see a lot of disinformation spread by anonymous accounts. I don’t think there’s any reason to be anonymous who agrees? 
Jun 12, 2025
2 months ago
Question:

Hey everyone, I’m currently in Hanoi waiting on my DTV (Soft Power – Muay Thai) to be approved. I submitted all my documents and paid the fee on June 4th, and as of June 6th, the application is marked as pending approval.

I know things likely slowed down because of the public holidays and a backlog, but it still feels like it’s taking a while. I’m aware the embassy doesn’t respond to emails, but has anyone had any luck going there in person to check on the status or get an idea of how much longer it might take?

Hanoi’s been great, but I’m more than ready to get back to Thailand. Appreciate any advice—thanks in advance!
Jun 12, 2025
2 months ago
George *******
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Am coming to the end of my first year of retirement visa.....to renew am I right in saying they need 1 years bank statements, 1 passport photo, 1900 baht, proof of residency, up to date bank book, and a bank guarantee......many thanks
Jun 11, 2025
2 months ago
Multiple High Unit Rh-Negative Emergencies- including a child in a car accident, fighting for her Life

Please donate at any Thai Red Cross. Maps in Comments.

All Blood Types are needed and are used. Even if you do not know your blood type, please try... all donations will be used by someone anyway. Right now the A- and O- inventory is depleted.

💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝💝

Calling on the kindness of blood donors. ALL Blood Types Needed and will Give the Gift of Life 🎁🎀🎁🎀. If you are Rh-Negative, please donate every 90 days. Rh-Negative is extremely Rare in the Thai population.

Donor Eligibility is pinned on the top of my Page. Primary qualifications include:

✅ Under 60 if first-time donor in Thailand. 70 is upper age

✅ No alcohol 24 hours prior

✅ Healthy low-fat meal at least three hours prior

✅ Tatoos are accepted, must be over 4 months old.

✅ Drink Plenty of water 💧

✅ Donors from the United Kingdom 🇬🇧, France 🇫🇷 and Ireland 🇮🇪 who lived in the vCJD "mad cow disease" impacted regions from 1980-1996 are Welcomed Back at the National Blood Centre on Henri Dunant Rd in Bangkok and Regional Blood Centres (Phuket, Chiang Mai, Chonburi, Hua Hin, Phitsanulok, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Nakhon Ratchasima, Songkla). Maps in Comments.

No Appointment is necessary.

✅ Bring ID

✅ Fill out registration form and register

✅ Health Check. Blood pressure and hemoglobin level. Meet with doctor briefly.

✅ Donate blood (less than 7 minutes)

✅ Enjoy a snack and rest for a few minutes

Give the Gift of Life 🎀💝🎁 in one hour of your time.
Jun 8, 2025
2 months ago
Jeremy ********
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With the ongoing issues at the Cambodian border checkpoints with closures etc.

Are there any border run services from Bangkok doing border bounce or border runs (whatever terminology you use) next week?
May 29, 2025
2 months ago
John *******
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Hello, Im planning on traveling to Chiang Mai in September and looking for advice for a retirement Visa. I have a monthly pension from DFAS and draw disability benefits from the VA. Are there any US veterans that can share some advice?
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