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What are the steps to apply for a DTV visa at the Royal Thai Consulate in Hong Kong?
34 comments
a year ago
Will my multiple re-entry permit be valid until my visa extension ends in May or until my visa itself expires in November?
5 comments
2 years ago
What cough medicines or home remedies work best in Thailand pharmacies?
32 comments
2 years ago
What are the average surgery costs in Thailand without medical insurance compared to Western countries?
87 comments
2 years ago
Do I need to do my first 90-day report in person in Thailand?
8 comments
2 years ago
Do I need to go to immigration for an address report after registering online with my girlfriend's address?
2 comments
2 years ago
Can I apply for a Thai 60-day tourist visa online while in Malaysia?
4 comments
3 years ago
Is the visa amnesty applicable to me, or should I apply for an extension?
22 comments
6 years ago
What documents are required to apply for a Tax Identification Number (TIN) in Pattaya?
2 comments
a year ago
What are the experiences of DTV holders returning to Thailand and the requirements for extending their 180-day visa?
1 comments
a year ago
Can I open a bank account with TTB using a DTV Visa without a work permit?
13 comments
10 months ago
What has been your experience with multiple entries to Thailand using a DTV visa, and how do volunteer and ED visas work?
11 comments
5 months ago

COMMENTS

Can I enter Thailand before my stated visa application date if my DTV has been approved?
Steve *******
No, you can enter the country whenever you want, during the 5 year period of it's validity.
10 months ago
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Do I need to buy a new return ticket if my DTV freelancer visa approval takes longer?
Steve *******
Yes, you need to wait in Hanoi (or nearby) until you get the visa.
10 months ago
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Do visa approval emails from the online system only come on weekdays?
Steve *******
I got my approval email on a Sunday evening.
10 months ago
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Does my landlord need to resubmit the TM30 when I return to Thailand after a short trip?
Steve *******
@Greg *******
 the TM30 can be handled with a simple online reporting system and the 90 day report can just be removed completely. But thai government branches absolutely LOVE their unnecessary paperwork and long queues. So it won't go away anytime soon.
10 months ago
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Does my landlord need to resubmit the TM30 when I return to Thailand after a short trip?
Steve *******
Yes, a new TM30 is needed after every time you come back into Thailand.

Some immigration offices enforce this rule with an iron fist while others don't care at all. But you just need to send a photo of your latest stamp to your agent, so there's no point in skipping it and risking it.
10 months ago
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Do American citizens need a Thai salary to open a bank account in Thailand?
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@Kyle *********
 the day thai banking rules start making sense is the day dragons will appear in the sky and start squirting vanilla coke on everyone with green shirts on.
10 months ago
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Can I teach yoga in Thailand on a DTV visa while being hired by a foreign company?
Steve *******
No, you need a work permit and the appropriate visa to work in Thailand.

The DTV rules strictly forbid working inside Thailand or for clients inside Thailand.
10 months ago
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What should I do if I can't get a bank account or a non-immigrant visa in Thailand?
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@Matthew ********
 anyone can get a regular SIM in any store, as long as they have their passport with them.
10 months ago
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What should I do if I can't get a bank account or a non-immigrant visa in Thailand?
Steve *******
Thai bureaucracy doesn't make any sense.

But of course you can get a phone number. Just bring your passport and buy a SIM at any phone shop.
10 months ago
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Why is my DTV visa application still pending approval from the Thai embassy in Turkey?
Steve *******
Email the embassy and ask. They usually reply in 2 days.
10 months ago
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What are the experiences and tips regarding the TDAC form at Thai immigration during peak season?
215 comments
3 days ago
Are there issues with entering Thailand multiple times on a visa-exempt basis?
66 comments
4 days ago
What should I do if my workation visa application for Thailand was rejected without explanation?
347 comments
5 days ago
What is the process for opening a bank account in Thailand with a Non-O visa?
64 comments
7 days ago
What was the immigration experience like upon landing in Bangkok with multiple visa stamps?
97 comments
17 days ago
What are the current challenges for DTV holders entering Thailand?
52 comments
20 days ago
What are the current rules and concerns regarding visa exempt entries and extensions in Thailand?
1 comments
21 days ago
What are the current rules for visa runs and border crossings in Thailand?
76 comments
a month ago
How was your experience entering Thailand on a Digital Nomad visa?
32 comments
a month ago
What are the recent challenges and requirements for Non Imm. O visa extensions at Pattaya Immigration?
106 comments
a month ago
What are the banking limitations for DTV visa holders in Thailand?
122 comments
a month ago
What are the current rules for visa exempt entries into Thailand and extensions for expats?
48 comments
a month ago
What is the experience of a US expat with visa exemptions and border runs in Thailand?
14 comments
a month ago
What are the upcoming changes to the visa exempt entry and extension process in Thailand?
12 comments
2 months ago
What is the process for obtaining a year extension of stay on a NON-O visa in Thailand?
37 comments
2 months ago
What are the banking challenges for DTV visa holders in Thailand?
105 comments
3 months ago
How do I successfully reopen a frozen account with Bangkok Bank?
34 comments
3 months ago
What are the issues expats face with Bangkok Bank's account freezing policy?
113 comments
3 months ago
What experiences have others had with frozen bank accounts in Thailand?
40 comments
4 months ago
What are the current exchange rates for USD, AUD, and Euro to Thai Baht, and how do these rates affect expats in Thailand?
70 comments
4 months ago
Will I be allowed reentry to Thailand after my visa runs?
49 comments
4 months ago
How can I recover money scammed by a visa agent in Thailand?
57 comments
4 months ago
0 comments
5 months ago
What are the challenges and recommendations for opening a bank account in Thailand on a Non-O visa?
43 comments
6 months ago
What was your experience applying for the DTV visa as a freelancer in Thailand?
18 comments
6 months ago
Has the Thai government changed the entry stamp duration from 60 to 30 days?
91 comments
7 months ago
What are the recent changes regarding Thai bank accounts for foreigners and how do they impact visa holders?
153 comments
7 months ago
How long did it take to obtain your LTR visa in Thailand, and what was your experience with the process?
40 comments
7 months ago
What are the differences between Thailand's visa exempt entry and tourist visa requirements?
50 comments
7 months ago
What is the process for obtaining a DTV eVISA in Thailand?
96 comments
7 months ago
What does the '60' on my visa stamp mean?
180 comments
7 months ago
What are the challenges and considerations for a foreign man wanting to marry a Thai woman and bring her to the UK?
198 comments
8 months ago
Should I buy a house in Thailand in my girlfriend's name before marriage?
408 comments
8 months ago
What are the requirements for filling out the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) for travelers and residents?
57 comments
8 months ago
What is the TDAC and what do you need to know about it before arriving in Thailand?
136 comments
8 months ago
What are the common challenges expats face regarding visas in Thailand?
63 comments
9 months ago
What should I do if someone is giving me false visa information and harassing me in a Facebook group?
306 comments
9 months ago
How did I successfully apply for a DTV visa after being denied entry into Thailand?
85 comments
9 months ago
What is the process for extending a Digital Nomad Visa in Phuket for a family?
51 comments
9 months ago
What is the current exchange rate trend between the Pound and the Thai Baht?
178 comments
9 months ago
What are some funny memes related to current events?
14 comments
9 months ago
How can I expedite my Digital Nomad visa (DTV) application for Thailand?
36 comments
9 months ago
What should I know about the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before using it?
74 comments
9 months ago
What should I do if I receive belittling responses when seeking visa advice in a Thailand expat group?
133 comments
9 months ago
What is the experience of re-entering Thailand on a DTV visa?
53 comments
9 months ago
What should we know about extending a dependent DTV visa in Thailand?
66 comments
10 months ago
What should I expect during my entry into Thailand with a DTV visa?
44 comments
10 months ago
What is the process for filing a 90 Day Report for Thailand visa holders?
48 comments
10 months ago
What should tourists know about entering Thailand under recent stricter visa rules?
137 comments
10 months ago
Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?
428 comments
10 months ago
Why are people celebrating Tod Daniels' 66th birthday?
51 comments
a year ago
What is the best cannabis dispensary in Bangkok?
7 comments
a month ago
Where can I find the best cannabis dispensary in Chon Buri?
9 comments
a month ago
What are the best dispensaries in Phuket?
21 comments
a month ago
What is the best cannabis dispensary in Surat Thani?
16 comments
a month ago
Where can I find the best weed in Chiang Mai?
8 comments
a month ago
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