@Mark *********

I’m from the US. Yea, we EXPECT visitors to follow the rules…how’s that working out for us???

@Ian *******

Wow, 3 days! I was about to do mine 3 weeks in advance and wondered if that was enough time. I may hold off a few more days now. 3 days is really quick! Wonder if they're that efficient in the US?🙂

Try the Thailand eVisa site.

This is what I was referring to a few days ago Brandon. Kind of a roll of the dice. Too early and you lose days, too late and you leave before it arrives...but at least you have it Ian. How long from when you applied until it was approved? I trying to time mine also. And I guess it doesn't do any good to request a certain date from what you wrote. What about the name change Brandon? Is that a big deal? I've seen other people have issues with that on their flight tix.

@Stelio **********

Neither of my Firestick would work in Bangkok last year because it was geofenced. Even though I pay for prime, wouldn’t let me access any of the programs. I’ll def use a VPN next time.

@Brandon ***********

Would it still be active or is it a physical thing you keep on you? Or would I just do an exemption when I get to Thailand? I’m in Florida, so I am pretty sure I apply to Wash DC. I can always start the process next week and have a 4 week cushion. I’ve heard of one visa, I think it’s the METV, that the clock starts the day you receive it, not the day of arrival.

@Brandon ***********

I was just asking out of curiosity, you seem to know the ins and outs of immigration. It would moreso apply to flights that may be submitted on the application, especially the outbound flight if you plan to stay longer. Do you think I'm ok doing the application for the METV approx 3 weeks before traveling or is that cutting it too close?

@Brandon ***********

Do u think they check the accommodations when they process it? Like if you got a hotel (or flight) and cancel within the 24 hr window, you would get caught? Just wondering, I wouldn't think they would have time to check them all, or are they really strict about it?

@James *******

🤔 Good point.

Good luck with the OA visa. WAY too many hoops to jump through. I gave up. Now looking into the METV and if I decide to stay in Thailand longterm, will switch to the retirement visa. Also keep an eye out for the DTV new category that is supposed to be implented soon. 🤞