Depends. Are you asking about getting the visa from a Thai embassy or from within Thailand? It can be tricky in Thailand if your marriage isn't already registered in Thailand.

@Greg **********

seems like two agents who specialize in getting licenses from this office are saying the same thing. I don't think it's a misunderstanding. Seems like a deliberate policy change, possibly because of these agents. I'd guess Pattaya issues more foreign licenses than anywhere else, except maybe Bangkok.

Anonymous participant this isn't something that you ask the embassy or they'll think you're trying to obtain a visa through fraud.

@David ******

Malaysia is the WORST option.

@Donnie ***********************

Land borders are still closed. But you can fly there to apply for a visa. Have been able to for years already.

@Jim ******

IBM has people working remotely all over the world. What does that have to do with anything?

@Ling ****

Just because they don't list the specific visa types doesn't mean the announcement isn't the same

You shouldn't need to go to the immigration office. The TM30 can be filed online very easily. Whoever owns where you are living or staying should be able to either use their existing online account or register for one. Then TM30 can be filed in a couple of minutes.

Malaysia is the absolute worst option in SE Asia if you want to get a Thai visa. They are very slow, very demanding, request things many of the other Thai embassies do not request, and request documents you already sent them multiple times. It can take more than a month sometimes, and you must remain in Malaysia the entire time. Even going to Yangon Myanmar is a better option than Malaysia.