@Todd ********

Not quite true. You've overlooked the DTAs, same as this immigration twat in the video!

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

I think after this report and the recent reports from others relating to entry at airports, that fee is about to go upwards! 😆

Please inform the group which visa you will be entering Thailand with. That way you'll get more accurate assistance

Anonymous participant Only toilet paper

Depends ENTIRELY on your immigration office in Thailand. They are the only people who can give the correct advice on this one, as each office has different approaches to the 65k bank transfers. I switched from OA (which did not require the 800k) via an out/in on exempt and then 90-day non-O from CW, then 12-month extension. I had started the 65k transfers whilst on OA, so I never had the 800k lump sum. However, I also never used an agent

@Jim *******

"They may not want to do" - but that's their choice isn't it? Depends how keen they are to get a longer term visa, or whether they want to keep milking the visa exempt/extension/border scamper, and then complain when they're questioned and potentially denied. Comes down to choice

@Maxim **********

A real stamp from a real immigration officer obtained with a bribe is a scam. But you're totally correct. English is certainly not your first language

@Jim *******

Anyone and everyone can get a DTV. Easiest visa ever

@Dave *********

They can refuse anyone, but more likely on visa-exempt than with a visa