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What are the current conditions for crossing the Mae Sai-Tachilek border for foreigners?
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3 years ago
Can foreigners visit Myawaddy from Mae Sot now?
5 comments
3 years ago
Is the Mae Sot-Myawaddy border crossing currently open for non-Thai foreign nationals?
4 comments
3 years ago
Can foreigners currently cross into Myanmar from Thailand and how long can they stay?
11 comments
3 years ago
What permits are required for foreigners to purchase vehicles in Thailand?
22 comments
3 years ago
What is the current situation like at Suvarnabhumi Airport for travelers?
15 comments
3 years ago
What are the new travel regulations for the reopened Mae Sai border crossing between Thailand and Myanmar?
10 comments
3 years ago
What are the current regulations for foreigners crossing the Mae Sot border into Myanmar?
10 comments
3 years ago
Can I fly into Thailand with a COVID test done in Australia while stopping over in Vietnam?
6 comments
3 years ago
Can you obtain a Thai non-O multi-entry visa in Savannakhet, Laos under pre-Covid rules?
0 comments
3 years ago
Can you obtain or extend a 5-year driver's license in Thailand with a DTV?
34 comments
a year ago
Is a 1-month bank statement sufficient for a Thai visa appointment in Yangon?
23 comments
a year ago
What are the details regarding the new e-Visa application system for Thailand at the Royal Thai Embassy in Phnom Penh?
22 comments
a year ago
What are the implications of the new Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) for frequent travelers in 2025?
8 comments
a year ago
What are the main criticisms and potential future outcomes of the Digital nomad visa (DTV) in Thailand?
26 comments
a year ago
What are the requirements and experiences for obtaining a DTV (Workcation) visa in Taiwan?
12 comments
a year ago
Have the remarks on Thailand's DTV visa changed for remote work categories?
28 comments
a year ago
Will the Phu Nam Ron border crossing re-open for foreigners for border runs?
1 comments
a year ago
Can DTV holders obtain a 5 year Thai driver's license or only a 2 year license?
2 comments
a year ago

COMMENTS

How long does it typically take for the visa status to change from 'Pending Approval' and is an interview likely?
Paul *******
Apparently in Laos they're using a hybrid system where you everyone is interviewed meaning just staying in Laos isn't enough - you actually need to be in Vientiane (or Savannakhet) so they can see you in person.

The hybrid part is that you apply online, pay in person and will be interviewed as well but then you receive your visa via email.
10 months ago
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How can my girlfriend qualify as a dependent for a DTV visa without marriage?
Paul *******
Like the majority of farang here, you'll find a new girl locally within no time.
10 months ago
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Can I apply for a DTV visa from Myanmar while I am currently living in Thailand?
Paul *******
@Liz ********
 Of course your Thailand exit was digitally recorded. Thai immigration has been using computers for decades. No different to Taiwan.

Taiwan probably wanted to know that you're in the country while applying that's all.
10 months ago
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Can tourists use TrueMoney and PromptPay QR effectively in Thailand?
Paul *******
@Dany *******
 True, although I like to point out all options that apply to foreign nationals.

I don't know much about top-up limits for TRUE Money. You seem to be quite well versed, hence your replies on this topic are quite useful.
10 months ago
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What is the process for a DTV visa border bounce to Laos by train?
Paul *******
The train goes all the way to Khamsavath station in Vientiane now, once daily from Bangkok and separately, from Udon Thani.

Just spend a night or two in Vientiane and then return.

Easy peasy.
10 months ago
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Can I apply for a DTV visa from Myanmar while I am currently living in Thailand?
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@Liz ********
 Huh? Thailand records your entry and exit electronically (and for most people, they still get a stamp) and Taiwan still issues entry stamps too.
10 months ago
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Can I apply for a DTV visa from Myanmar while I am currently living in Thailand?
Paul *******
Well, in that case, head to Laos, Cambodia or Vietnam and apply from one of those. Easy to enter any of them as a Myanmar / Burmese citizen.
10 months ago
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Does crossing the border by land count as exiting Thailand?
Paul *******
No. Crossing over to Cambodia or Laos isn't considered leaving Thailand.
10 months ago
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Is using a combination of tourist visa exemptions and extensions a good option for staying in Thailand for less than 180 days per year?
Paul *******
NO. Better to get a DTV or another visa type you qualify for. A tourist visa or exemption should ideally only be used for multiple short stays well under the limit or for one stay up to the limit plus extension
10 months ago
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Can you enter Thailand on a tourist visa while waiting for DTV visa approval?
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@John *********
 Presumably, an applicant would wait until they're asked for more documentation before leaving the country, so what you say isn't usually a concern. Only a small handful of consulates perform interviews.
10 months ago
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198 comments
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306 comments
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85 comments
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How can I expedite my Digital Nomad visa (DTV) application for Thailand?
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What should I do if I receive belittling responses when seeking visa advice in a Thailand expat group?
133 comments
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What is the experience of re-entering Thailand on a DTV visa?
53 comments
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What are the requirements for a successful DTV extension application in Thailand?
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44 comments
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48 comments
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137 comments
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428 comments
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197 comments
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7 comments
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9 comments
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21 comments
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Where can I find the best weed in Chiang Mai?
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