I have a few questions and would like to hear from people who have recent experience, because the political situation in Thailand is unstable and there have been some changes to visa regulations.

1. I’ve heard that visa extensions at Immigration can now only be extended for 7 days instead of 30 days. Is this true?

2. If applying for a tourist visa in Laos, is it still possible to get a 3-month visa?

3. What is the current situation regarding student (ED) visas? Has anyone been rejected recently?

Thanks in advance 🙏🏼

Hello,

is there a list of approved muay thai or cooking schools that qualify for DTV Softpower?

An official website maybe?

My Filipina fiancée is preparing to apply for ED Visa while in Thailand and plans to go to either Manila or Cebu to acquire the ED Visa. We are following the steps on the Gvt Website and will submit an application Online in the next few days, then ounce all the required paperwork are received, plan to travel to either Cebu or Manila to acquire the ED Visa on the 1st of February.

Although we both searched extensively, we could Not find any reviews that would help us get a feel on the level of service that can be expected from either of the Embassies and definite timelines on how many days it takes to get the ED Visa once we are in the Philippines. Any insight from those in the know would be greatly appreciated and if there is a spot to check on processing timelines for ED Visa in Manila and Cebu would be great also.

Cheers!

Is there any cases of ED visa rejected by the embassy?

Does having multiple ed visas already effect chances at dtv?

Hello everyone 👋, I’m planning to return to Thailand soon and I’d like to check if anyone has had recent experiences with immigration.

I previously had an ED visa which I used for about 8 months and I left the country a month ago as required. I’ve now applied for a tourist visa in Kuala Lumpur and it has been approved.

My question is: Has anyone faced any issues with immigration at the airport when entering Thailand on a tourist visa shortly after holding an ED visa?

Does changing schools for the kids affect the visa status for the Non-O and ED visa already issued under one school? How could the change affect the renewal next year? Does the school change need to be notified to Immigration?

Anyone anyhow succeed to open bank account with DTV ??

Just arrived with the dtv for a 6 month muay Thai course .. when I leave at the 180 days do I have to have a new course to come back in on or will I be able to just reenter as it is a multiple entry visa and also will they ask to see the 500k baht in your bank account ?

I read a comment that people who got an ED visa in the past are often rejected for DTV.

Is this true? For worcation DTV too?

Any reports from Hanoi embassy rejecting people with ED visas from years ago?

I'm a freelance and meet the DTV requirements but I was on ED visa going to Thai language classes during Covid, and had 2 METVs too, last one 2 years ago.

Wondering if it would be a waste of money and time to apply for DTV.