Anonymous participant 161 I get it, sketchy people use ED visas to stay here. They don’t learn anything, switch to a DTV and are surprised why they are still questioned for sketchy behavior. You keep stating that I need to understand what is happening here, but you clearly are confused because I do understand what is happening here. You keep trying to pretend that being pulled aside for hours is just a random spot check and not questioning the sus actions of specific people. There is a reason why these same people also maintain anonymous status, because they know they are participating in sus behaviors. I don’t even know what your question is and I don’t even know why you are a member of this page. Is this your girlfriend? Both of you doing dodgy stuff?

Anonymous participant 161 - I don’t know anyone with an ED visa. They are all anonymous like you. If you are on a Non-B, why are you on this page, especially causing problems while anon? Something doesn’t make sense with you. Are you one of those jaded folk trying to instill fear in people? Is it because of jealously, or just being disgruntled for no reason?

Normal

@Siggi ******

not canceled - but remember the years when the volunteer visa was the rage / was good for 3 years

Anonymous participant 161 ok, Mr. Anonymous. Never been a shady one on an ED visa at a land border. Sounds like you have.

Anonymous participant 161 10+ years here and 15+ entries on DTV. Never stopped or asked anything. Always strange that 99% of those who share their stories are anonymous. Sure there is more to the story than just a random “check”, but go ahead, pretend you know more than others.

What embassy did you get your visa via? How long were you already living in Phuket and on what visa?

@Pierre ********

- No, this means if a foreign national has a DTV, his or her foreign spouse can also apply under the spouse who has the DTV

@Ado ******

The TDAC (electronic), which started May 1st. Just basic arrival information. Within the 3 days before arrival.

Yes, it is a requirement, so if you want to apply for a DTV and be successful, you want to fulfill the requirements. As already mentioned, some embassies have earmarked the amount to local currency, sometimes using suspect conversions, equaling more than 500K. So if you are applying via a specific embassy, you will want to look at their requirements. Also some require 6 months in bank, some 3 months and some just at the end of last statement