ConfidentHummingbird1628 this advice is for people who have been abusing the visa exempt entry and extensions, doesnt necessarily apply for everyone

For once a year and less than 90 days per entry, dtv would be pretty useless for you. You should continue using the exempt till it lasts, it seems like it's probably going to be around for a good while.

No outbound tickets required for application. Some embassies/consulates request an inbound ticket to thailand.

It's either tax returns or proof of income, I don't think you have to do both necessarily.

So essentially any contracts or highlight your work related income on your bank statement and explain it in a cover letter. Add a cv or portfolio of the nature of your work maybe.

For now, no.

Policy can change, who knows.

Maybe if it ever comes to the question of applying for a second dtv they might add more scrutiny. We wont really know until another 2-3 yrs when the early DTVers will have to renew.

I think you can try to apply under seminars category. Best to check with your local embassy/consulate.

I would advice soft power category and if there isn't any strict time constraint applying from home/(tax)resident country is better.

People go to other countries to apply and just show hotel reservations.

Just write a cover letter stating that you're staying with your siblings/parents and add a photo to show that you're there now physically. It shouldnt be an issue.

Since you don't currently have a job your only option for dtv is through soft power activity.

This is not a good visa for job seekers as you will have to cancel the visa if you manage to find a job. This is more suited for people who already know they want to stay in thailand for months at a time while still having the freedom to bounce around. You might want to consider 1 yr language course ed visa instead, that way you will have enough time to find a job and also figure out if you want to stay here long term.

If dtv is your choice then find a good approved school for soft power activity and book a course with them then apply for dtv.

Applying from laos or vietnam is good if you need the visa really fast, around 10 days. If you're not in a rush you can just go back to iran apply from there, this would make somethings easier in terms of paperwork, but might take longer like between 3-6 weeks.

Dtv application fees - 10k thb

Course fees - 20k upto 60k+ depending on the course

Base requirement - 500k thb equivalent in a savings account as cash to show financial stability...

Bangkok has gotten pretty expensive lately, but still cheaper than maybe western countries.

They have an active phone line and it works.... Maybe the last fews days were off due to the Queen mother's passing.

Any additional requested document you will have to submit online, only the dd is required to be submitted in person, if you have any friends in chennai u can arrange for dd pickup from your bank at any branch in chennai and ask them to submit it, you don't need to go there by yourself.