@Claus ********

Sorry Claus, I should have stated that you can create an appointment online. Here’s how: %3D_7f8dad97-d5ae-45b2-9c8c-cec751db8a41

@Claus ********

You don’t have to wait. I don’t.

@Luit ****************

Claiming that low extension applications signals misuse is a hasty generalization fallacy.

Also, it It overlooks the visa’s core 5-year multiple-entry design for flexible stays, directly supporting Thailand’s post-COVID economic push to revive tourism (20% of GDP) by luring high-spenders, especially as Chinese arrivals plummeted 34% in early 2025, dragging overall visitors down 5%.

Border runs align with this intent for repeat economic boosts, not circumvention, while extensions at 1,900 THB  serve exceptions.

In conclusion, Thailand tailors the program for its economic purposes—not your preferences. And isn’t it hard to argue that DTV-holders following Thai visa guidelines are leveraging the visa inappropriately? 😎

Anonymous participant Long story short, there’s a distinction between the way you think the process should work and how it actually operates in the real world. Life is far easier for all stakeholders when operating from the latter perspective.

@Luit ****************

, with respect, it’s not an assumption—it’s based on the lived experiences of thousands who’ve tried extensions since the DTV’s launch in July 2024. The “correct” option in theory (extending for another 180 days at 10,000 THB) crumbles in practice due to those exact office-level problems you mentioned: discretionary denials, extra demands for remote work verification, or even outright hostility toward non-tourist stays. Border runs aren’t a hack; they’re the intended flexible path for nomads, allowing unlimited re-entries without the extension hassle. If offices were uniformly supportive, we’d see far fewer success stories for hopping to Laos or Malaysia. I’d encourage checking recent user threads for the data—it’s eye-opening.

Anonymous participant , while I appreciate your enthusiasm for learning from experiences (as do I), the reality on the ground with DTV extensions tells a different story. Numerous reports from expats and digital nomads—across forums like Reddit, ThaiVisa, and direct Immigration Bureau interactions—highlight consistent inconsistencies: offices in Chiang Mai or Phuket often reject applications citing vague “insufficient proof” even with full documentation, while Bangkok might approve sporadically. The rules themselves may not explicitly cause this, but their interpretation by understaffed or risk-averse officers does, exacerbated by the MFA-Interior ministry divide we discussed. It’s not a closed mind; it’s pragmatic advice to avoid unnecessary frustration and potential overstay risks when border runs reset your 180 days seamlessly under the visa’s multiple-entry design.

Anonymous participant It’s not a practical option and was never designed to be. Feel free to learn the hard way. 🤷‍♂️

@Dany *******

That’s my biggest issue too. But it’s better than the alternative so I’m not complaining.

Moreta Pay has a more convenient top-up but no personal PromptPay.

One day the stars will align. ✨

I tried Tello at first but it doesn’t (or didn’t) support visual voicemail on iPhone. I pay about $10/mo on US Mobile and it’s flawless. Uses WiFi or my Thai cellular plan overseas.

I call BS