Follow up and PSA: Land border reentry with DTV almost got declined at Nong Khai by Thai officials.

TLDR: Officer told me I cannot come back at Nong khai, must use flight. Thai gf saved my a$s and got me through 🙏

Full story - Almost got declined today at Nong Khai checkpoint. Had all documents (could have even reapplied for a another fresh DTV with the amount of documents I brought along with me lol), but the officer didn't ask to see any of it.

During departure the Thai IO simply saw my Indian passport and sent me to a different chamber where another IO straight up told me "you can go to Laos, but you cannot come back through here. You have to fly in."

That presented several problems for me as me and my gf had our entire northern thailand trip planned already after my reentry. I told the IO that I have all documentations but he didn't care, and told me again "if you leave thailand , you have to fly back in". Then I told them that my gf had already stamped out right before me, and he inquired what I was doing in thailand, and asked to see photographic proof of my cooking class attendance (which I have). He then gestured to get my scans and stamped me out without saying to me anything further.

The things on the Lao side were buttery smooth, and I was surprised because I was expecting Laos to be the part where I might get denied entry due to some people from my national looking for job and overstaying in Laos. Got on the bus, crossed the bridge, filled out the VOA form and the Laotian IO asked was how long I will stay, I told them I intend to return the same day, to which the IO asked if I was sure that Thai would let me in again. I showed them my DTV and they seemed satisfied, assigned the VOA with 40 dollars, no more questions.

Stamped out of Laos after spending a couple of hours at a nearby cafe, and got on the bus. Back on the Thai side - IO saw Indian passport, was asked to go into another backroom chamber with a few IO officers there. The officer asked if I could stay one more day in vientiane or not, but my remaining trip was already planned, already had tickets, so I could not extend my stay there by a day. She called up another officer and then stamped me in, another 6 months. Oh and she did ask my gf how long we were together.

So, I am in. Haters can hate, racists can race, but Love always wins. And by God's grace and Thai gf's love I got in 😊😁 Almost thought I wouldn't make it, though, so got worried for a moment.

And yeah, my fellow Indians with DTV, recommend you don't try Nong Khai reentry. My experience was not good, and there was no reason for it to be this way other than my nationality. No documents were requested and only the departure IO wanted to see proof of cooking class attendance. I had carried a whole folder full of documents with me, rent contract and receipts, updated cooking class enrollment letter, health insurance policy, my work CV, my Thai tax ID, and what not. Try fly to Kuala Lumpur with a weeks stay next time.

My passport expires on the 6th of June 2026 and I'm planning to visit thailand on the 17th of December, will it be a problem since I don't have six months validity? I hold an Indian passport.. thank you.

1- Which country will be easy and faster as I’m Indian passport holder so between Indonesia and Vietnam which one I have to choose.

2 - How I have to pay DTV fees 10000B,

as mentioned I can make a demand draft to that particular embassy but I need a proper information on this

3- Now I’m in India so while filling the form what I have to choose in my current address, it should be My hotel booking of the city of embassy like- Hotel in Vietnam or Jakarta or I have to put my current address of India .

I am planning travel to Bangkok 26th or 30th April from Vietnam and Still Visa on arrival right for Thailand? I am holding Indian Passport. Thank you so much

I am an Indian passport holder. Can I go to Thailand Visa free for 60 days and then go to Laos or Hanoi to apply for DTV visa?

I heard I can only apply for DTV visa from my home country. Is it true or false for an Indian?

In case I can apply outside of my home country, Do I still need to get the latest bank statement stamped from my bank along with the financial reference letter?

What are the other documents I need to prep from within my home country?

PS. I will be applying through the workcation route and my goal is to train Muay thai.

I am an Indian passport holder. Can I go to Thailand Visa free for 60 days and then go to Laos or Hanoi to apply for DTV visa?

I heard I can only apply for DTV visa from my home country. Is it true or false for an Indian?

In case I can apply outside of my home country, Do I still need to get the latest bank statement stamped from my bank along with the financial reference letter?

What are the other documents I need to prep from within my home country?

PS. I will be applying through the workcation route and my goal is to train Muay Thai.

**DTV approved on 🇮🇳 Indian passport in Cambodia! ✌️🎉

**Grateful to everyone who shared their experiences—it helped tremendously! I had applied under workation category. Sharing my experience and timelines.

22nd Feb - Arrived in Siem Reap from Bangkok. Applied the same night around 11 PM.

Documents submitted

* Proof of current location - Cambodian QR code arrival sticker (did not get traditional sticker visa and immigration stamp), boarding pass, Airbnb booking for 1 month of stay here.

* Financial evidence - Last 3 months' bank statement with over 500k THB balance for all months and my last tax filing.

* Employment info - Letter from my employer confirming I can work remotely and attached last 3 months of salary slips.

24th Feb - Request for documents - Immigration stamp.

I had already uploaded the QR code based arrival sticker Cambodian immigration pasted on my passport (it has arrival date, days of stay etc). But I guess this is a very recent change, and Thai embassy was still expecting the regular immigration stamp. I responded within an hour and uploaded the same QR code sticker and added an explanation that I did not receive the traditional visa sticker or immigration stamp.

25th Feb - Request for documents - work agreement and company registration

Uploaded my original offer letter and had to quickly arrange for the CIN (certificate of incorporation) from my employer. Uploaded both documents same day.

11th March, 9:15 AM - Received email approval with e-visa PDF valid for 5 years! 🎉

Total time - 12 business days with two document requests. I was aware of processing timelines for Cambodia and since I was here for a month, I was chill about it.

Excited to call Thailand my new home from next month. Happy to answer any questions! 🙏

I am planning travel to Bangkok tomorrow Do i need Visa? I am holding Indian Passport.

Hello everyone hope you guys are doing well!

My question is I have come to Thailand and got two months visa free. And I want to extend for another one month , is it possible? I am an Indian passport holder and I came from Georgia!

Hello .. i got informed from airasia Indonesia that india passport only having 15 days free visa can anyone please tell me if the free visa for india passport is still 60days ?

Thank you in advance