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QUESTIONS

Can I apply for a Non-O volunteer visa in Thailand before securing a volunteer position?

15 comments

a year ago

COMMENTS

Do you need an onward ticket for the DTV visa in Thailand?

Chris **********

I've been in and out of the country several times in the past few months with no onward flights booked, and haven't been asked once. I do have a Vietnam trip booked early next year, but still never been asked about onwards flights

a day ago

Do I need to keep 500k baht in my account each time I enter Thailand on a DTV visa, and how does renewal work after one year?

Chris **********

He's correct. I've been coming in and out of Thailand since December last year and the immigration staff are awesome. Check passport in system, check TDAC, welcome back to Thailand enjoy your stay

4 days ago

What is the process and requirements for applying for the DTV visa under the soft power scheme in Thailand?

Chris **********

Funny that if you're polite and courteous to the IO staff, they will just do the job and you're on your way. Act like a pelican anywhere in Thailand and they will give it straight back to you. I've seen a person interact with a police officer at a traffic stop in the same manner for no reason at all, and he ended up in handcuffs 🤣

a month ago

What are some recommended Muay Thai gyms in Chiang Mai?

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@Muay ************

you also forgot to mention the family friendly atmosphere, world class friendly coaches and the constantly upgrading facilities 💚

a month ago

What are some recommended Muay Thai gyms in Chiang Mai?

Chris **********

I don't know if anyone has mentioned

@Muay ************

yet

a month ago

Can I stay in Thailand for 180 days on a dtv visa and re-enter without an extension?

Chris **********

Come and go as you please for 5 years

2 months ago

What do I need to bring for my first entry into Thailand with a DTV visa?

Chris **********

Take a print out of the DTV as well, just to make things easier for the immigration officer. I've had one that didn't want it, and several others that scanned the QR code on the page. It's not necessary but they seem to prefer it

2 months ago

Should I choose 'sports' as a purpose of travel when completing the TDAC for Muay Thai?

Chris **********

I did that option for my last entry and had no issues

2 months ago

Will my visa application be rejected if my bank balance was below 500k on the last statement?

Chris **********

In Australia, I sent a screen shot of my bank balance and that was approved. Other embassies have been more stringent from what I've read and are requiring anything from the screenshot to a certified letter from your bank as well as the statement.

Best to ask the embassy your applying to directly what their requirement is

2 months ago

Will the new Foreign Affairs minister maintain the integrity of the Digital Nomad Visa (DTV) in Thailand?

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@Greg *******

your not wrong. But, it is Thailand so who knows what will happen next week 😂 just got to roll with it

2 months ago