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Jun 5, 2025
6 days 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
7 days 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
12 days 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
22 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
24 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
a month 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
a month 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
a month 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
a month ago
Doron ********
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Hello, did someone manage to open a bank account in Thailand with dtv?
Apr 17, 2025
2 months ago
Cary *****
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90 days report. Remind me. If I exit Thailand and return, to the 90 day reset?
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