@Peter ********

I think it is two-fold. There are those who have been here a long time and had it harder to get visas, who now are disgruntle, and then there are, as you said, DTV holders who I don’t think they see themselves superior, but worried that the government will cancel the DTV.

@Pieter ******

- You were able to get ahold of the embassy? The consular section is responsible for both visas and support for Thai nationals in Cambodia. The Thai government banned Thai citizens from crossing the border into Cambodia to work in the casinos and entertainment venues, due to fear for their safety. This issue is something that falls under the consular section. They are probably spending a lot more time information gathering, etc., so they can get Thai nations in Cambodia informed. Furthermore, 95% of visa applicants will be Cambodians. The policy changed last week from 60 day visa exempt to 7 days. This means even more Cambodians now need visas. So, yes, while they might not be involved in high level diplomacy, there are a lot of things going on that impact their section.

Anonymous participant - looking back on old posts, it seems people have been submitting and being approved with 3 months at HCMC consulate for a long time

@William *******

or jaded people who paid a lot of LTR visas and trying to stress DTV holders, by making stuff up. Also think nationality matters a lot

@William *******

I got mine in Cambodia but am American. I wear t-shirt and shorts when traveling (for comfort). Didn't use an agent and previously had a work visa (prior to 2019) and have entered Thailand 10+ times a year on visa exempt, with most stays being 7 to 14 days (was living in Cambodia)\. Still had no issues with DTV.

Where did you see a change? The whole 6-month, 3-month or 1-month requirement is usually embassy/consulate specific.

I have had my DTV since July 2024 and have entered and exited the country 10ish times and have never had an issue. However, only through BKK airport.

It is possible that all staff have been diverted to focus on diplomacy, due to the current conflict between the two countries.

@Stefan *****

- Here is an example from the Thai embassy in Romania. It clearly states that Romanians in Thailand or outside of Romania can not apply via the embassy in Romania. Under your argument, a Romanian in Malaysia can apply via Romania, which is a clear contradiction.

@Stefan *****

The e-visa application clearly asks where you are physically located. You can try to scam the site and say you are in Germany, which is what the agent is telling you to do