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Oct 10, 2025
a day ago
Bill ********
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Good morning from Scotland uk. I'm married to a wonderful Thai lady and have been since 1990. I have a Thai bank account with the Bangkok Bank. As there is NO Thai embassy in Scotland only a consulate , so if you require a visa of any kind you must go through the Thai Embassy in London. I'm now 70 years of age and my wife is 65 . I'd be grateful if you could advise us What we would require to stay in Thailand for between 3/6 months Many thanks William Taylor
Oct 10, 2025
a day ago
Thomas ********
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Recently exited / re-entered Thailand (workcation) with interesting experiences.

My wife, who is a follower on my DTV exited and re-entered about 10 days after me.

I left for Bali, stayed 8 days, and upon re-entry, the officer was a little puzzled how I extended in-country for my first extension. She asked a colleague, verified, let me through. Easy.

My wife left for Bali, stayed 7 days, and upon re-entry was asked “how long do you plan to stay?”

Wife: “180 days”

Officer: *rolls eyes* “and what is your work?”

Wife: “I’m a stay at home mom, a follower on my husband’s visa.”

Officer: *rolls eyes again, frustrated* “You’re already been in Thailand for one year. And you want to keep doing like this?”

Wife: “yes.”

Officer: “fine.” *final eye-roll”
Oct 10, 2025
a day ago
Nick ******
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Just rejected hcmc. Zero reasoning why, exceeded all the requested requirements.

Applied 09/29 @ 1100am

Rejected 10/10 @ 525pm

Joke. Won’t be reapplying, will find country that wants longterm stays. No reason to apply again if there’s no reasoning behind rejection.
Oct 6, 2025
5 days ago
Matteo ***********
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Sorry.....i Just got my DTV visa and plan to enter Thailand very soon.......my questione Is....do i have to do 90 days report? Or Just stay in the country for 180 days? Thanks
Oct 5, 2025
7 days ago
Dawn ********
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Hi 👋🏾 What are the advantages to getting a multi entry tourist visa vs. visa on arrival? I would still have to leave every 60 (or 90 w/extension) days, right? I have US passport. Thx.
Oct 4, 2025
8 days ago
Waqar ********
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How do you guys take SIM in Thailand? Is it straightforward, what documents they ask? Since I am planning to stay long-term (DTV) or at least visit time to time so visitor's SIM is not an option and I want to get a full local SIM. Where to get the SIM, at the airport or from city center for better rates? For the network, AIS is the best I guess?
Sep 22, 2025
20 days ago
Michael ********
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Hi all, I am looking at staying in Thailand long term. Is the DTV worth it? Can you reapply for it once the 6 months expires?

I had planned on border hopping for a bit while i find a place to settle but I would be staying 30 days or so out of the country in Vietnam or Phillipines rather than day flights in and out.
Sep 20, 2025
22 days ago
My family and I are coming to Koh Samui for a 6-month stay. What's the recommended type of medical insurance? Is travel insurance or a local/domestic plan better for a long-term trip? We need coverage for sickness and emergencies. Appreciate the advice!
Sep 19, 2025
23 days ago
Question 1: Once I enter initially on a workation DTV, do I need to submit a TM-30 within a day or two? Question 2: Do I need to border bounce on day 180, or do I need to border bounce on day 179? When I re-enter the 180 day clock starts over, right? Or do I need to check in with immigration every 30 days?
Sep 19, 2025
23 days ago
WLd *****
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Hi everyone 👌.i need advice...I'm asking about what kind of visa for parent of thai child ..long term stay

Thanks 🤜🤛
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