Hi:) question. I flew in with 60 day visa exemption from the states very end of september. Did 30 day extension end of November and now that ends december 28th.

I heard chiang mai (where I am) is still doing border runs to laos, with for someone like me - first border run and flew in with one visa exempt this year - i would do the 3 day 2 night option.

But, I know it can be risky. You think it would be better to just leave the country for like 2 weeks and then come back and use an immigration service which would easily get me past border control at airport?

Idk what the better options would be.

Especially because once january 13th comes along - my passport will be at its 6month mark (it expires july 13 2026).

And once id get back in with 60 days, i would renew my passport here. Stay 60 days and do an extension (clean slate for new year granting 30 days, Ya think?)

Or, better to just fly and renew my passport in another country and then fly in using immigration service Friendly Thai Visa Services ??

Anyones legit opinions can help me make a decision, thank you.

My one friend said to do land border run and if it doesnt work out then go to another country, renew my passport and try to fly back in. But idk.

To note again, i only have one visa exempt when i flew in in september 30 2025.

Hello, I applied for Non-O visa in USA but it was not approved until 1 day after I arrived. I know I need to re-enter country to activate the visa but I would like to open a bank account first to start the aging of 800k deposit. Any chance of opening a bank account in Chiang Mai without visa? I have copy of approved visa, thai phone number, and residency certificate. Anyone know of a bank which would allow me to open account? Thank you

I am a freelancer holding worcation DTV, currently staying in Chiang Mai. I am coming up to my first 180-day and have already bought a round-trip ticket (CNX- a city in Vietnam- CNX). I am staying in Vietnam for 3 days.

What issues should I expect at CNX immigration when I return? Thank you in advance.

Hi everyone, I am not sure if this question has been asked before, let me know if someone answered it already.

Would the location of your Muay Thai/ Thai cooking class be a factor in the soft power application? Would it matter if I signed up for Arun Thai or some well known program from Bangkok but intend to live in Chiang Mai? Or would it be safest to find course offerings in my vincinity. Thanks everyone!

Cheers.

Hi, need advice on applying for DTV and recommendation for a good agent in chiang mai. What docs are needed, etc? Thanks in advance 🙏

I just found out that the DTV Visa doesn’t limit the right to own a condo in Thailand.

If you planned to stay in Chiang Mai for 5 years

would you buy or rent?

Hi everyone,

Has anyone done a same-day border run in the last day or two?

I have a METV and I’m scheduled to go with Chiang Mai Border Run tomorrow, but they just notified me that their “collaborating immigration officer” won’t be on duty, so same-day re-entry isn’t guaranteed at the moment due to the unstable immigration rules.

I’m concerned because I’m not prepared for a 2-night stay, and my current extension is only valid until 11/26. Any recent experiences or advice would be really appreciated.

Thank you!

Hello everyone! I want to apply for the 90-day report for the first time with a DTV visa. Which documents do I need to prepare, and could you please guide me through the process?

Hello, Can anyone share infos on possible Thai massage schools in Chiang Mai eligible for DTV visa?

Thank youuuuu

I am hoping that sometime soon I'll be looking at a retirement visa in Thailand. The wife and I have spent significant time there and feel at home in Chiang Mai in a way we never have anywhere else. However, I want our next trip to be exploratory and long. I'd like to spend 4 to 6 months in SE Asia, visiting other places (we've been to every country in SE Asia, but never had time to do more than play tourist).

So I want a visa that will let me come and go for those 4 to 6 months and spend more than 60 days in Thailand. Maybe more than 90. I've been up and down the Thai embassy list of visas, and the closest I can find is the Digital Nomad visa. Do I have to actually have a job as a digital nomad to qualify? Can posting photos to Facebook count? Or is there some other visa that really does cover what I want?