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Aug 10, 2025
21 hours ago
Hi all,

I came back to my condo in Bangkok in June (I’ve been renting it for the year), but I just realized I forgot to have the owners file a TM30 for my return. They’ve submitted my previous TM30s, but I think it’s well past the window for them to file it now.

We’re moving out on September 1st, and I was wondering if staying at a hotel for a night to get a fresh TM30 for my next 90-day report would work or if that’s not an option.

I’ve already done two 90-day reports at this address, the first in person and the second online. Since I left and re-entered Thailand, do I need to go in person again for the next one, or can I still do it online?

Thank you for the help.
Aug 10, 2025
a day ago
Derek *****
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On the 90 day reporting to immigration, this will be my first time to report , therefore my question is , do I just calculate out the 90 days from when I entered the country or does immigration notify you ? , thank you in advance for any feedback back .
Aug 9, 2025
2 days ago
Jesse *******
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Hey folks, I'm working on getting my DTV. I'm visiting Thailand Sep 15-30, so I'm using that trip as the basis for my visa application.

I have a remote work contract that ends Sep 19. They've told me verbally that they will extend it another six months, but I don't have that in writing (yet). I've asked them for it in writing, but if it takes them a while, do you think that will be a problem for my DTV application — i.e., that the Thai authorities will worry that I'll be looking for a job inside Thailand, because my contract has ended?

Thanks in advance!
Aug 9, 2025
2 days ago
Keith ********
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I have a tie retirement Visa which expires at the end of April 2026. I intend to return to Thailand this October 2025 to avoid the UK winter.

My UK passport expires at the beginning of October 2026. When I leave Thailand in April, there will be just under six months left on my UK passport.

I am aware that in Europe there have been passengers not allowed onto flights because they do not have six months left on their passport. Is this likely to be an issue for me

If there is any doubt I will take the easy route and renew my passport one year early and transfer the Thai retirement documentation to the new passport

Any helpful advice welcomed
Aug 9, 2025
2 days ago
Romain *****
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Hi everyone, I am having issues about my bank statement with Hanoi embassy.

I want to use my "Livret A" saving account (french account) that exceeds the 500k thb required for more than a year. The issue is I did not make any transfer since end of april. So when my bank edit for me my bank statement, there is nothing to show after this date.

Even if my bank stated at the end of the document "We, *bank name*, certify the absence of transactions on savings account No. xxxxxxxx from 30 April 2025 to this day, 06 August 2025.", the thai embassy sent me the mail today required "Updated bank statement from May to present."

I am a bit lost, I do not know what to do, if someone can help me please.

I took a screenshot of my livret A web page, my bank also sent me the listing of all my account with the balance every end of month from end of february until end of july. I also plan to send an eglish+thai letter to explain everything about the different documents and I hope it will be enough.

I also asked my bank to stamp and sign the screenshot of my livret A web page if it can help too.

I really feel my application is legit, I have the money on my account for more than 2 years, it is just I cannot give the template of bank statement they want, because of my bank.

Thank you all for your help

Edit : This is what I sent to my bank, with a cover letter including this "At present, I hold 22,950 EUR in a Livret A savings account with Credit Agricole, which is equivalent to approximately 864,756 THB. The Livret A is a special government-supported savings account available in France, known for its safety, accessibility, offers tax-free interest, and high liquidity. I am able to withdraw and utilize these funds at any time for my daily expenses."
Aug 8, 2025
3 days ago
Nikki *******
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Hi, I’m based in Bangkok and I need to do a border run either this upcoming Sunday or Monday. I was speaking with a company, but they’re not responsive and I can’t wait for them. Does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks.
Aug 8, 2025
3 days ago
Does anyone know of a reputable agent that can help me with a workacation application? I don't want to end rejected because of all the nonsense at certain embassies.
Aug 8, 2025
3 days ago
So after waiting for more than 3 months I finally see the status as ‘cancel visa application’ can anyone guide how to go about this it didn’t say rejected but I wanna know if anyone faced similar issue
Aug 8, 2025
3 days ago
I arrived in Thailand on 15 May and will depart on 12 August. Do I need to do the 90 day report?
Aug 8, 2025
3 days ago
Jerry *******
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I have learnt from this forum that if one wants to get a new Non-B, one has to cancel the Non-O Retirement at the office of issue (in my case, Chiangmai). But yesterday I queried this with the IO at the CNX immigration office, and he said that Non-O retirement cannot be cancelled like other visas. What one needs to do is just leave the country from any exit port, then get a new Non-B (in my case, the Royal Thai Embassy in Kuala Lumpur). So now I am confused. Do I need to cancel the existing Non-O retirement in Chiangmai, or simply let it lapse, and then apply for a new Non-B through the e-Visa portal in Kuala Lumpur? Please advise. Thank you.
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