@Michael *****

in my case, I had to get a Thai phone number in order to receive the OTP to activate the Bangkok Bank app on my phone. I use the phone app to pay via QR code merchants, big or small.

I left and entered once. No question was asked.

It is 14 days not completed - system will automatically remove the application.

How long has it been till you started your application. The system will automatically remove applications not completed within a time period. I can’t recall whether it is 10 or 14 days.

I noticed that the IO scans the QR code on the print out. A laminated copy is a great idea. I would bring a non laminated one just in case the laminated copy can’t go through the machine inside their booth.

Echoing others comment. Attempt to do it yourself first. Join the DTV FB group and search for information there. Don’t get disappointed with rude remarks from others. Nice and helpful people also exist that will help you but exert effort by searching information in the FB group first and ask for clarifications.

@Mouad ************

I was told that you can avoid the fee if you withdraw using the bank app (Bangkok Bank) on your phone while in Pattaya. I have never tried it as I stay only within Bangkok.

@Suzene ****

no income requirement instead at least 500K baht in your bank account. But you must enroll in reputable cooking class or muay thai or soft power medical activity - diabetic treatment, cardiovascular diseases, dental work that requires regular appointment with a Thai medical practitioner. Search the DTV FB group for more info.

For reference, I submitted my application online to Ho Chi Minh Thai Embassy on Monday afternoon October 21. Was released on 11:30PM Thursday October 24, a day before my flight from Danang back to Bangkok. I can relate. It was nerve wracking.

I don’t think a letter is needed. The Embassy does not need to know where the money came from. Not my personal experience, I read on some posts here (if you search with a keyword “500,000” or funds) people transfer the required amount from a brokerage account to their main account days before a monthly statement is issued so when they download the monthly statement the ending balance would show 500K baht. Personally, I submitted 3 monthly statements showing the required amount. Each embassy has their own interpretation of the requirement but to be safe, I would submit 3 monthly statements showing the required balance. Btw in my case I did not show the details, just a screenshot of the summary page. Good luck!