just find an agent to help you. Will cost a bit, but they know where to go and how to do it.

@Jason ********

I know how it feels...

@Lance *****

personal bank statement showing the required funds. No need for transaction history in Australia.

'soft power' relates to things that are uniquely Thai in their nature... Thai cooking and Muay Thai, for example.

@Hans ******************

fair enough that they want to do it 'by the book'. At least this simple option now exists.

If you ever need to extend, just be sure to prepare the same set of info, but relating to the new job, in case you need to show it at immigration.

@Netanel ******

Sorry, I can't help with that one. Perhaps others have posted or commented about it. It does seem though, that multiple places are switching in October.

I'd say that most people who post here apply while abroad, but you need to apply where you actually are. A Lot of people are traveling to places just so they can apply 'in-person' for various reasons. Keep reading....

@Netanel ******

the e-visa online portal is directly run by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. All e-visa application are submitted through this portal:

This likely means that the various different document requirements, imposed by the foreign consulates will be scrapped in favour of the standard requirements of the MFA.

I don't see how this can be circumvented, since there's only one portal, with no consulate-specific features.

It will benefit some (no need to show months of bank transaction history), but may hinder others (processing time, loss of fee if not legit, etc.).

Applications are still be processed by the remote consulates/embassies, so they are likely to still have some discretional authority.

@Tod ********

workcation.

I work through an Australian company that I own, direct and am employed by. 🙂