Participant anonyme 447 I paid 16k, which included the price of the visa as well (goes from 10-12k depending on the location).

Leave the mean individuals where they belong, and enjoy your time in Thailand! Congrats 🎊

Search 'issa compass' on Google Maps and check their reviews. For about 5k thb, they ensure you get your DTV (or money-back) and prepare everything for you. It usually takes less than a week (less than 4 days in Vietnam for mine). Good luck with yours!

@Samgan ********

You can make it too :)

Hanoi was great for me, just 2 weeks ago, got my visa (soft route) very quickly, in less than 4 days. If, for any reason, you're not sure about going the workation way, simply go for some Muay Thai or Thai Cooking. It can be a good experience and you'll have no problem getting your DTV. Just make SURE you have those required 500K THB (or equivalent) on your account for AT LEAST 3 MONTHS. Good luck and see you soon in Thailand!

@Bob *********

I had mine perfectly done for even cheaper, actually.

If it includes visa + cooking school + agent fees, that's about the price. Can find slightly cheaper options for the same 'package' though.

@Dany *******

I didn't have one during my initial 2 years in the country and it was a pain, in my opinion. Having one later made everything just much easier and smoother. But of course, everyone has different needs.

@Dany *******

Cash is king? Well, in Thailand, most transactions are done using QR codes these days. I wouldn't want to be carrying cash on me everytime I need to go somewhere. However, I always have my phone with me, like most people here. Having a bank account is so much more convenient, and even if you can certainly survive without one, I wouldn't want to stay here for years with cash only for every transaction. But I'm glad it's apparently not a problem for you.

@Thu *******

I can't confirm. I just said that a minimum of 3 months, preferably 6, might be safer. Good luck to you, buddy :)