@Michael *******

I used Bangkok Thai Cooking Academy. It’s located in On Nut near the BTS. Very nice people & instructional. You can select what weeks you want to train. I selected weeks strategically for dishes being taught & close to end of my initial 180 day Visa in case I didn’t leave the country.

@Marianne *******

I’ve been lucky so far. I used a Grab to get there for my Residency Cert at around 13:30 & was in/out within 1 hour. Same for 90 day report & believe it or not, even my DL. Great thing is you can work while waiting if needed. This was all done in Bangkok.

My school in Bangkok wrote on my letter to the Embassy in D.C that I’m attending a total of 20 instructional days. For reference my hours are from 0900-1400 M-F. Got approved no problem. Good luck.

@James *******

Thanks for the info. I’m actually looking at future trips tomorrow & Singapore is on my list.

@James *******

I live in Bangkok but have been all over.

@James *******

I haven’t tried a border run company yet. Are they cheap? I truly enjoy Vang Vieng & Vientiane Laos. I normally fly from Bangkok but could try border run from northern region.

Be careful with land border crossing on the DTV. I’ve read & talked to expats who experienced immigration issues upon re-entry. Flight in/out is the best option to ensure no hassle with DTV re-entry. I fly from Don Mueang airport in Bangkok to ASEAN countries without issue on the DTV.

Americans can enter under Visa exempt for 60 days as the law currently sits with a U.S. Passport. The law is being considered for a reduction to 30 days Visa exempt but hasn’t changed yet. 1 law that is being enforced more is the cash amount needed to enter Thailand. You must have 20K Thai Bhat in cash upon arrival (or USD equivalent). Immigration may accept a bank statement showing savings or checking of that amount but that’s getting more rare because of fraud & Visa overstays. Hope this helps. FYI, I live in Bangkok with a DTV visa & keep up with changes via Siam Legal YT channel.