@Rafa **********

as pointed out it's embassy dependent. If you haven't already join Destination Thailand Visa (DTV). Search in that group, there are loads of posts that will answer your questions. Once you decide which embassy to go to, the rest is fairly simple.

@Rafa **********

wouldn't recommend Malaysia, they are reported to be slow and want all sorts of additional documents. Hanoi is reported to be one of the quickest embassies for DTV's right now. If they don't ask for anything additional, they are 5 business days but you have to provide the entry stamp and paid hotel booking. Cambodia is 10-15.

@Cameron ********

you may have to prove that you still meet the requirements for the category you applied under. In this case that they still have permission/are working remote or in others still undergoing treatment or taking whatever course you applied with.

Every embassy is a little different with this requirement so you need to ask them. We are also joint account holders and had to show bank balance of 1M THB for my dependent spouse DTV at the Thai consulate in Vancouver..

The only thing the Thailand e-visa system does is change the method of sending in your information. It's still processed by the local Thai embassy or consulate based on where you are. The embassy can and has asked for proof you are in the country like passport pages and proof of fully paid hotel bookings. They can also ask people to come in for interviews. There is also this little note under current location "Your current location is a country or territory in which you remain at the time that you lodge an application" that everyone seems to ignore.

@Su *******

yeah, I hear you on that... an hour at immigration isn't horrible and we also have no issue with providing the required documents. I think for most people, thinking soft power, it will depend on the requirements regarding classes or ongoing medical treatment. If you travel a lot it's a non issue, but those that don't will have to decide based on their circumstances. Will be interesting to see how it goes.

@Alma **************

currently there are no requirements when you re-enter from a border bounce. Doesn't mean they won't pull you aside or ask questions, but no one has reported being asking for "proof" doing a bounce.

@Su *******

suggest you edit your original post as this is relevant info. Every IO might have slightly different information required.

@Henrik ****

your comment makes no sense.

@Harvey ***********

did not use a loophole. He legally applied at an official Thai embassy in the country he was physically located in at the time. They accepted his application so he met their requirements and was officially granted his visa. His entry stamp was accepted as proof of residency by the embassy, just like Vietnam, Taiwan and other nearby countries accept entry stamps or hotel bookings. Nowhere on the Thai embassy in Phnom Penh site does it state "a real residential status" is required for this embassy. The ones that require that, state it on the embassy information site. Based on your comment you are impling that those who did not apply at their "home countries" embassies used a loophole which is not factual.

Anonymous participant can you edit your post to show where your "local" immigration office is? If immigration follows the usual trend, every office will have small quirks and requirements that others won't... like CNX requiring a TM30 for extensions when others don't. I totally agree that it's helpful to share info and appreciate you sharing the experience. There will soon be a flurry of these posts and knowing what office wants what is also helpful.