Whenever I see a requirement like 500,000 baht, I instinctively think to add an extra 20–30% just to be safe.

500K is the bare minimum—and relying on the minimum seems risky, especially if your visa or future stays could depend on maintaining that balance.

But what do I know? More the better.

@Jess *****

serious answer get a proper visa for your purpose of stay

@Judy ******

Based on the questions I’ve seen here in the last two years people don’t have the initiative nor D-I-Y attitude. Pay someone end of story

Pay someone 1500 baht to do it for ya. Easy!

Let’s be honest, it’s a Disneyland holiday relationship.

Unless you actually lived in Thailand like me for prolonged period. Actually have a relationship you can substantiate, they person actually has something to offer to Australia they will get a visa.

My girlfriend recently was granted an Australian visa and will be moving over in a couple months once I get everything ready.

@Thomas ******

Udon Immigration I did a TM30 & TM27 & TM47 in like 12 minutes. 🤣

@Todd ********

yup understood I live here, if anything more the reason to have a proper visa. Who wants to chance it when entering a country? I don’t

@Henrik ****

I reckon the only type of person who would ask such a question would be someone who is not a genuine tourist and intends on abusing the system.

I don’t like to chance stuff like that, quite happy with my proper visa for past couple years.

Sounds like a question for Immigration, at first contact what did they tell you?

Some people believe that sharing honest experiences comes across as disrespectful. In this group, there’s an emphasis on handling things independently in a D-I-Y fashion.

I find it unreasonable to rely on these so-called agents who overcharge for basic services you need to live here in Thailand. Doing things properly and following the official process can save a lot of money compared to engaging in bribery and corruption.

At the same time, others seem fine with resorting to insults.