So far no. Future no one knows. Anyone who claims they know is making it up.

I suspect some controls may happen but it seems more likely if and when they do extensions.

There is a sense that this is too good to be true in lasting 5 years. So maybe they seek control later, but I can think of no other multi entry visa where they reviewed eligibility over time on entry. Insurance being a small exception for OA but not really same.

@Greg *******

I need to live away from it.. I can resist everything except temptation etc..

@Greg *******

Nice.. only problem is it seems to cost me a min of 50k to visit pattaya 🤣

@Paul ******

I walked in and asked for one.. There were multiple factors that worked in my favor.

@Andi **********

how recently ??

All the agent that were 5k 6 months ago are now in the 12 plus range up in CM.. Because the banks are demanding insurance purchases along with it.

@Daniel *********

yes but if people cant solve thier own problems then they need to pay the cost to have them solved.

I opened an account on a DTV with zero issues.. but agents are now charging 12 - 15 for this service if you're not able to.

Anonymous participant it used to be 5k agent fee and then usually plus insurance which was high 3.. then the insurance went up (over 5k) and so it was a combined cost of 10 - 12 back before the DTV.

These have risen.. At least that seems to be the case with the chiang mai agents.

What makes you think that is insanely high ?? How much cheaper have you seen it ??

@David *******

residence proof from immigration is nearly always requested.

Yellow house book a good alternative but not likely held by most of those trying to get a first time bank account.

Jef Mealey very useful as I had seen this asked for and all I could suggest was truemoney app (which isnt full QR Promptpay).