Hey all...quick question. Once I'm approved for my DTV, is there a time frame that I need to enter Thailand? I.e. within 4 weeks?

I assume not and the 5 years just starts? Basically, I'm going to be in Hanoi and was gonna just do it then but I probably wont be back in Thailand for a few months.

Thanks for any info!

Hoping someone can help me out with this.

I just submitted my DTV visa application to the Thai Embassy in Hanoi, but right after I noticed the name ( final name ) doesn't match on my passport.

Can I re-apply ( " Apply for a new visa ") since I haven’t paid yet?

Some ppl said it’s okay and that unpaid applications get auto-cancelled after 14 days. But others said I should wait because even without payment, the embassy still sees the submission.

Anyone know what’s the right thing to do? Would really appreciate any advice! 🙏

I went to 3 banks and asked. Bangkok, K and TSB. Here is what I was told.

1) You can't get a new bank account on a tourist Visa, unless you have property here (and/or a Pink Card), or are married to a Thai

2) Any Bank accounts already open, will not be closed just because you change to a tourist Visa (my situation)

3) No effort is being made to investigate and close any accounts that do not look suspicious (many multi millions of baht transactions)

Hope that helps

Can anyone recommend a DLT(driver license) location that allows walk-ins? The online appointment queue is full for the next two months. Aside from Chatuchak, are there any other DLT offices where walk-ins are accepted?

If Chatuchak is the only option, what’s the best time to go to increase the chances of getting a same-day slot? Thanks! 🙏🏻

For your information.

Got my LTR visa today! Thanks Grace from Thai Visa Center and assistant June, you made it very smooth. I first sent documents March 1 and Grace vetted them before submitting them. I was told to expect 2-4 months and it was less than 3. Very happy 🙏

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I'm on a retirement visa that needs to be renewed in September. I may need to leave Thailand next month and return in October. Is there some way of being able to extend the RV before I get back, or some other way to handle this without having to start the whole RV application process again from scratch when I return to Thailand in October?

Hello, I will be entering Thailand soon and my accommodation is at a friend's house. If I write my home address in the "where are you staying" section of the TDAC form, will the immigration officer question me? Or should I make a hotel reservation for 1-3 days and write the hotel address?

If you came to Thailand with tourism’s visa, how difficult to apply retirement visa within 60 days before visa expires?