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How can I enter Thailand with a new passport when my eVisa is issued for an expired passport?

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a year ago

What are the key features and requirements of the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) compared to the Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV)?

187 comments

a year ago

Are the requirements for the DTV visa becoming tougher at Thai consulates?

23 comments

a year ago

What are the requirements for obtaining a DTV from Thai consulates in Germany?

1 comments

a year ago

Can you obtain a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand through soft power courses or recreational activities?

47 comments

a year ago

What are the current costs and details related to the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) for Thailand?

117 comments

a year ago

What are the latest updates on the Thai DTV visa application process and its requirements?

193 comments

a year ago

What are the key features and requirements of Thailand's new DTV - Destination Thailand Visa?

134 comments

a year ago

What are the key considerations and requirements for obtaining and maintaining a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?

11 comments

a year ago

What are the recent updates on the Digital Work Visa (DTV) in Thailand, and what are the application requirements?

82 comments

a year ago

What are the requirements and details for the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?

29 comments

a year ago

What are the new visa measures announced by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and how will they affect expats?

48 comments

a year ago

What are the details regarding the new 60-day visa exemption for Thailand?

12 comments

a year ago

Do universities in Thailand handle the 1-year visa extension for students?

1 comments

a year ago

Why is the LTR Visa in Thailand failing to attract its target number of applicants?

77 comments

a year ago

Are there visa options for entering and exiting Thailand without getting stamped every time?

18 comments

a year ago

Can a Thai Tourist TR 60-day e-Visa be skipped in favor of visa exemption upon arrival?

26 comments

a year ago

How does a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) work with the eVisa system in Thailand?

15 comments

2 years ago

How can I renew my Thai driver's license without frequently needing a residence certificate in Chiang Mai?

27 comments

2 years ago

Are Thai AirAsia X flights from Bangkok to Tbilisi (Georgia) really operating or just a hoax?

5 comments

3 years ago

Is visa-free entry to Bali still available for eligible countries after COVID?

1 comments

3 years ago

Can I conduct a 'border run' without entering a neighboring country and avoid needing a visa?

44 comments

3 years ago

When does the 6-month period for a Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV) in Thailand begin?

15 comments

3 years ago

What has been your experience with getting a covid extension at the Promenada Mall Immigration Office in Chiang Mai?

13 comments

3 years ago

What is the procedure for COVID extensions in Chiang Rai and are there any complications?

9 comments

4 years ago

How can expats receive a COVID-19 booster shot in Bangkok?

70 comments

4 years ago

Can STV (Special Tourist Visa) holders get a 60-day COVID extension of stay?

27 comments

4 years ago

What happened to the 7-Eleven at Suvarnabhumi Airport?

26 comments

4 years ago

Is the weather in Phuket going to improve next week after days of rain?

12 comments

4 years ago

Will Thailand's Smart Visa for Digital Nomads be implemented this year?

28 comments

4 years ago

Are the lounges at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) still open?

5 comments

4 years ago

Where can I get a proper COVID-19 antigen test in Thailand, specifically in Samui or at Suvarnabhumi Airport?

5 comments

4 years ago

What is the current status of online TM.30 reporting for expats in Thailand?

5 comments

4 years ago

Which immigration offices in Krabi, Phang-Nga, and Phuket offer painless COVID extension procedures?

8 comments

4 years ago

When will private hospitals in Thailand start offering COVID vaccines for cash?

127 comments

4 years ago

How can I file my first 90-day report if I'm living on an island in Thailand without an immigration office?

44 comments

4 years ago

What are the current rules for COVID-60-day visa extensions at the Chiang Mai Immigration Office?

15 comments

4 years ago

What are the rules for inter-provincial travel through high risk areas in Thailand?

6 comments

4 years ago

What is the current process for obtaining a COVID-19 exceptional visa extension in Thailand?

34 comments

5 years ago

Is there an official list of certified non-formal schools for ED-Visa programs in Thailand?

5 comments

5 years ago

What is the current status of online TM.30 reporting for expats?

12 comments

4 years ago

What are the current rules for COVID-60 day extensions at the Chiang Mai Immigration Office?

10 comments

4 years ago

Is there a new two-night stay requirement for border runs from Thailand to Laos?

45 comments

a year ago

What are the requirements and process for obtaining a Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) from the Thai embassy in Berlin?

30 comments

a year ago

Can I extend a temporary Thai driving license to a regular one with a DTV visa?

4 comments

6 months ago

COMMENTS

What is the easiest land border run from Bangkok to neighboring countries?

Frank-Steven ***********

@Kurt **********

What nationalities are your referring to? I am pretty sure that with my passports (German) there is no visa-free entry into Laos. 🇱🇦

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What are the key features and requirements of the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) compared to the Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV)?

Frank-Steven ***********

@Greg **********

Neither a paid extension of stay nor a free border bounce will cause the visa to be revoked or invalidated. That is just mot true. It is a 5 year visa. And for those 5 years you can enter as many times as you want - with or without optional extensions in between.

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Can I apply for the new DTV visa with just a one-day Thai cooking course?

Frank-Steven ***********

No idea what the thinking behind opening the DTV for attending classes was - the ED visa were already in place for that (albeit bureaucratic). But, if it works, be happy, free, and enjoy.

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Can I apply for the new DTV visa with just a one-day Thai cooking course?

Frank-Steven ***********

Doubt it. From what I remember, some consulates said 6 months + activities count. Then again, the government announcements and example before explicitly mentioned cooking classes. While the workcation / remote working side of things is pretty clear, the "Thai Soft Power" category remains a mystery. Time will tell.

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What are the key features and requirements of the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) compared to the Multiple Entry Tourist Visa (METV)?

Frank-Steven ***********

@Ivan ***********

fingers crossed 🤞

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What are the recent updates on the Digital Work Visa (DTV) in Thailand, and what are the application requirements?

Frank-Steven ***********

@Steven ********

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Which city in Thailand has the coolest weather right now?

Frank-Steven ***********

Actually, it is the coolest some time of the year and the even hottest another time. It is less humid, though.

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What are the recent updates on the Digital Work Visa (DTV) in Thailand, and what are the application requirements?

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That sounds exactly what I hoped it to be. I will check Hat Yai out soon. Gotta be prepared for when Chiang Mai has had its tipping point suffering from too much mass tourism. Sounds like Hat Yai might at least be a good hideaway for burning season in the north. Thank you for sharing.

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What are the recent updates on the Digital Work Visa (DTV) in Thailand, and what are the application requirements?

Frank-Steven ***********

Do you live in Hat Yai? If so, how is life there? I always wanted to try living there for a while. Kind of seems it could be the Chiang Mai of the south. I have been living in Nakhon Si Thammarat for a while … but that is very, very local.

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Will Australia tax my pension at 35% if I retire in Thailand?

Frank-Steven ***********

@Russell **********

True. But if foreign income brought into Thailand is taxable and people use cash instead of bang transfer it is not avoidance but evasion. 😉

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What are the challenges and recommendations for opening a bank account in Thailand on a Non-O visa?

43 comments

11 days ago

What was your experience applying for the DTV visa as a freelancer in Thailand?

18 comments

12 days ago

Has the Thai government changed the entry stamp duration from 60 to 30 days?

91 comments

a month ago

What are the recent changes regarding Thai bank accounts for foreigners and how do they impact visa holders?

153 comments

2 months ago

How long did it take to obtain your LTR visa in Thailand, and what was your experience with the process?

40 comments

2 months ago

What are the differences between Thailand's visa exempt entry and tourist visa requirements?

50 comments

2 months ago

What is the process for obtaining a DTV eVISA in Thailand?

96 comments

2 months ago

What does the '60' on my visa stamp mean?

180 comments

2 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

3 months ago

Should I buy a house in Thailand in my girlfriend's name before marriage?

408 comments

3 months ago

What are the requirements for filling out the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) for travelers and residents?

57 comments

3 months ago

What is the TDAC and what do you need to know about it before arriving in Thailand?

136 comments

3 months ago

What are the common challenges expats face regarding visas in Thailand?

63 comments

3 months ago

What should I do if someone is giving me false visa information and harassing me in a Facebook group?

306 comments

4 months ago

How did I successfully apply for a DTV visa after being denied entry into Thailand?

85 comments

4 months ago

What is the current exchange rate trend between the Pound and the Thai Baht?

178 comments

4 months ago

What are some funny memes related to current events?

14 comments

4 months ago

What should I know about the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) before using it?

74 comments

4 months ago

What should I do if I receive belittling responses when seeking visa advice in a Thailand expat group?

133 comments

4 months ago

What is the experience of re-entering Thailand on a DTV visa?

53 comments

4 months ago

What should we know about extending a dependent DTV visa in Thailand?

66 comments

5 months ago

What should I expect during my entry into Thailand with a DTV visa?

44 comments

5 months ago

What is the process for filing a 90 Day Report for Thailand visa holders?

48 comments

5 months ago

What should tourists know about entering Thailand under recent stricter visa rules?

137 comments

5 months ago

Can tourists currently open bank accounts in Thailand given the recent non-O visa application restrictions?

428 comments

5 months ago

Why are people celebrating Tod Daniels' 66th birthday?

51 comments

6 months ago

How Can I Get Help with Moving to Thailand?

197 comments

7 months ago

What is the best time to visit Thailand to avoid crowds and enjoy good weather?

95 comments

7 months ago

Who knows the woman accused of shoplifting in Nimman, Chiang Mai?

125 comments

7 months ago

What do I need to know about the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?

273 comments

8 months ago

What are the best recommendations for visa agents in Bangkok for those seeking a retirement or DTV visa?

223 comments

8 months ago

Will Thailand implement automated entry lanes for visa holders like they have for exit?

72 comments

8 months ago

How did you successfully acquire your DTV visa in Taipei despite initial doubts?

132 comments

9 months ago

Why do some members engage in bullying behavior online instead of offering constructive support?

155 comments

9 months ago

What should I know about entering Thailand on a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV)?

109 comments

9 months ago

What are the current visa fees and experiences for entering Laos from Thailand?

224 comments

9 months ago

What are the experiences and processes for obtaining the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?

71 comments

9 months ago

What are the changes in Thai visa application procedures for Southeast Asian consulates starting October 8th?

71 comments

10 months ago

What are the new eVisa application procedures for Thai consulates in Southeast Asia starting October 8, 2024?

57 comments

10 months ago

What are the experiences and requirements of obtaining the DTV visa in Thailand?

106 comments

10 months ago

What happened in the tragic school bus fire in Bangkok?

146 comments

10 months ago

What are some experiences and tips for long-term stays in Thailand?

86 comments

10 months ago

What are the key guidelines and experiences regarding the new DTV visa for Thailand?

19 comments

a year ago

How do you properly use a squat toilet in Thailand?

270 comments

a year ago

What do people love about Thailand's elephants and their unique traits?

18 comments

a year ago

What are the steps and requirements for obtaining a DTV visa in Savannakhet, Laos?

60 comments

a year ago

What are the requirements and process for obtaining a DTV visa as a business owner in Thailand?

101 comments

a year ago

What insights can be shared about the new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) process?

64 comments

a year ago

What are the requirements and experiences for applying for the DTV visa as a freelancer in New York?

46 comments

a year ago

How quickly can one get a Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand as an Australian?

104 comments

a year ago

What are the requirements and process for obtaining a DTV visa in Thailand?

60 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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