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Nov 17, 2025
2 days ago
Nicholas *******
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Has anyone flown into Thailand since the crackdown on border runs? Looking to get some information straight from the horses mouth.

There appears to be conflicting information available regarding the number of visa exemptions that can be obtained per year through land borders and air travel into the country.

For example my case, I flew from my home country to Thailand and received a visa exemption which I extended 30 days. Then I did my first ever land border run to Malaysia. So that's my 2 visa-exempt stamps. Booked my flight back home in advance (roughly 1 month from today), anticipating an extension but then this crackdown began.

Is it worth flying to KL and back into Thailand, hoping that they will be more lenient on flights, or just lose my bookings, call it a day and head home?
Nov 17, 2025
2 days ago
Hi ,

Can you please advise reliable, trustworthy agent in Bangkok for DTV? I contacted a few agents , they speak differently? 😏😏
Nov 17, 2025
2 days ago
Matt **********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hi, just wondering if anyone knows, as there are lots of conflicting info on the web, when leaving the county after the 180 days, do I have to leave for a certain amount of time? As in, does an out and back in in the same day matter or does immigration prefer you leave for a longer period?

Cheers
Nov 17, 2025
2 days ago
I want to cancel my DTV visa.

Did anyone cancel dtv visa in Government complex? and know what kind of documents are required for DTV visa cancellation?
Nov 17, 2025
2 days ago
Peter *******
ORIGINAL POSTER
Late TM30 and Non O Marriage visa extension

Hi Everyone,

I am applying for my Non O Marriage Visa extension for the first time soon in just about a week.

I arrived in Thailand to start the visa that I obtained in London on September 25th 2025.

My wife did a TM30 online the next day then.

But we went to Australia to visit my mother in late October for 1 week.

I just remembered now my wife didn’t do a TM30 online when we came back from Australia about 3 weeks ago.

I should have reminded her, so it’s my fault not hers.

My wife is going to do the form tonight online or maybe I will go and do it in person tomorrow to make sure it’s done with a power of attorney form.

Is it a problem for my wife being late reporting or my non O marriage Visa extension application?

As long as I get it done tonight or tomorrow at immigration personally a week before my application?

Thanks in advance 🙏
Nov 16, 2025
3 days ago
Does anyone know when you don't check within the 3 days after you arrive back in thailand with the local immigration office, what happens? I know you get a fine, can it affect you leaving the country or entering again?

Thank you in advance.
Nov 16, 2025
3 days ago
I will be applying in London for the Workcation DTV in in Feb time and I am aware they might ask for self assessment tax proof. I will not have any proof because I will be applying in February and I can only file my self assessment in April. My freelance work started in May 2025 so I do not have a completed tax return yet.

Do you have any suggestions for what I should provide if they ask for this?
Nov 16, 2025
3 days ago
Motivated**********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Hello everyone

I’m applying using discover Thai nature 1 year seminar.

Booked a flight into Thailand and booked accommodation for 44 days I will be there. Then I have an onward ticket. Attached all of these on my application as my embassy told

Me they would want flights in and out.

Should I attach a note about my short stay and that I would be looking for a house in the time I stay there and continue my program after my trip out?
Nov 16, 2025
3 days ago
Hello guys

I have DTV visa and it's been more than 6 months now and before that I did 3 border runs and I did 90 days checkin after 90 days of getting my DTV visa

Now I am going back to Thailand after 25 days from my country

So is there a questioning or problems at airport when I arrive Thailand ?

Please tell me guys if there is any questioning and problems so I can prepare myself
Nov 16, 2025
3 days ago
Hello everyone,

I'm from France. I just got a PhD in Al and would like to focus on a personal project for one year. Renting a condo in Bangkok would be perfect for me, my goal is to work a lot while keeping an easy life alongside it.

Is there a way I could apply for a DTV as a digital nomad without clients?

I have more than the required 500k THB in my personal savings account and have had it for years. I wouldn't have any income this year, but I have enough to live on.

This project would take all my time, so I'm not sure that applying for a soft power activity is a good idea. But if you know any not-too-restrictive activities in Bangkok, I would be interested.

Thanks to anyone who takes the time to answer me.
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