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Dateline Bangkok podcast, Tommy Walker speaks with Mr. Naruchai Ninnad, deputy director-general of the Department of Consular Affairs at Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

This interview will discuss Thailand’s current visa system, with a specific focus on the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV). Khun Naruchai talks about how Thailand’s three visa phases, why the DTV has been introduced, the number of successful applicants and some of the reasons some applicants have been rejected.

Khun Nurachai also answers some of the FAQ’s about the DTV visa

Hello, we need to legalise our daughters Thai birth certificate with MFA (we didn't need it for her UK passport but now we do for her Netherlands residency). Unfortunately we left Thailand a few months ago. Anyone know how we can do this from abroad, or can recommend an agent to help? Thank you!

Why do you reckon they make dependants leave the country to get a Non-O dependent visa?

Does anyone know if you need to book an appointment at the MFA to get documents translated and certified? Or can you just turn up.

Purely out of curiosity, any recent rumors about the 45-day being extended?

We have a small deal on if it will or won’t 🤓

Dear members. I have an appointment at MFA for legalisation of some documents. Will they offer me the translation service at that point? Or do I need to get this done beforehand?