@Lg ******

If you are taking test at driving school then better to let them get both your Medical and Residence Certificate. It will cost only a little more than running around yourself.

Land borders are still closed - do you mean fly in and out?

Padkrapow4549 I once had a long chat with a "Head of Consular" at an embassy (Not Thai) while watching football for a few hours. Basically he said exactly what you are saying - it is up to them and he admitted bias can slip into decisions. It was due to myself and Thai partner being invited to a wedding but there was no chance of her ever getting a visa. We chose not to even attempt it. Same came up again 2 years ago. Invited to a wedding in another country and just could not be arsed to apply - I went alone.

Padkrapow4549 I think you are hitting the nail on the head. There is not really a binary criteria regarding approval. It comes down to the Embassy staff doing the initial screening and then the consular staff doing the approval. It seems to be down to discretion with no real clarity either at an embassy or across embassies/locations.

Anonymous participant 436 Or the Consular Officer who gives final approval ticks the box in batches when they have time. I think someone from the Embassy in UK posts in here. They will know.

@Yiba ******

One mentioned on here was Bangladesh. Someone posted they told him it goes off to London for decision.

Locally in London. There are only a few countries where applications must be sent to Bangkok for approval.

You are talking about TM30 and not 90 Day Reporting which is TM47. The landlord or responsible person for your accommodation should report the TM30 within 24 hours of arrival at that accommodation. If a hotel then they do it. If private accommodation then the landlord or their agent should do it. The TM30 is still required on top of the TDAC.

@Tejas *********

No idea how long it takes to cancel but you woukd need to be outcome of Thailand when they do I would have thought. If I was you speak to an agent in Thailand with immigration department contacts.

@Tejas *********

As I said above you will need to have the issuing Embassy cancel it. This came up recently. Certain agencies may be able to help as well. Hope it all works out for you.