DTV approved today in Vientiane - me & my partner took the same kinds of paperwork, however at the initial document check he was advised by the officer he needed to show 3 months worth of statements with 500k, however I only showed 2 months to the officer I saw and it was no problem. Appears to be luck of the draw of the officer on the day...

just failed. The embassy in Vientiane requires the money to stay in the account longer. I have only left the money in the newly opened account in Thailand for more than half a month. and the account has only been opened for more than a month. I will leave the money in the account and try again in 4 months. I have enough cash and an apartment in Thailand but they do not care.