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

Yeah as it is MFA issuing it not Immigration. MFA does not really seem to care :-) Thai Fiefdoms. I am assuming the MFA can see all the persons immigration record.

Yeah. Should be no problem applying later once married.

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

One guy must have been over a year as he had 3 year ban. He got a DTV.

Anonymous participant 534 What international flughts currently operate from Surath Thani?

Anonymous participant Up to 72 hours before. You can do it at the Thai Airport seconds before you present to an Immigration Officer for entry. FFS

Anonymous participant You can do it at the airport when you arrive - they have stations there for those who need to do it

@Kirill *********

That website is NOT official. The DTV is a tourist visa in the eyes of immigration and the banks

@Andrew ****

Yes this was another requirement implemented this year. Mobile banking requirements of SIM tied to ID (Passport) tied to account. Some long termers got caught out as used Thai wives ID to get SIM.

Remember December is the "High-high" season so you may want to book early in popular destinations. Places like the Gulf Islands were booked out last year. If this is a reconnaissance trip for where you want to move to next years I would be staying at least a week in places you are considering. If just a holiday enjoy yourself. On visits I have only ever used hotels and last 15 years or so booked through Agoda for personal visit.

Anonymous participant 934 Depends on the office the requirements. Bangkok did not issue them until a 90 day report completed but I believe they have relented on that now. Jomtien can get them on Visa Exempt/ Tourist Visa.