There are 3 different ways now.

1. About 90% of all consulates are now exactly as described. eVisa = Online Only.

2. A few Consulates throughout SE-Asia, have an additional interview where the person must come in person.

3. Some consulates still allow you to come in person to receive a physical visa, but as the notice says "It's no longer required" (Back to No#1)

Last year some people did, but it's in the conditions it must be liquid cash in a bank account & not brokerage, investment accounts ect.

Hence why I said "I used to use Skype Voip"

Skype Voip is still available only for existing customers though the web UI only.

Calls are made here:

calling.web.skype.com

*It still works, I made a call yesterday.

I don't believe it's possible to purchase/top-up credit.

Call the Bank. (I used to use Skype Voip, to call when outside of Thailand)

It happens to me a few times a year, usually API network issues with Bangkok Bank.

*I'm on DTV, been using Bangkok Bank for 13 years, current account is 3 years old.

If you want airport Fast Track escort service, Iv'e used this company a few times.

But I usually only do it for departures, as I get in very quickly.

- There is no annual limit for visa exempt.

- If flagged they will ask for;

1. Exit flight

2. Accommodation

3. Proof you have more than 20,000 THB

*Iv'e been flagged before, I just booked a return flight on the spot & showed funds on my phone to the senior agent I was taken to.

They are beginning to scrutinise more, they will consider previous years history & visa's in Thailand when deciding. The boyfriend in this case is less likely to be flagged, but they may just ask to see a return flight.

< 15 minutes, when not busy. (Including collecting check-in luggage, if the bags are flagged as priority)

This requires either;

1. You know the Airport well & how to clear immigration fast.

2. You have escort assistance, to pick you up at the plane & take you through.

30 - 60 minutes: If your not familiar with the airport, how to get through immigration fast or if immigration arrivals is very busy.

Just think of something medical, you can do in Thailand.

It can be anything that a beauty or health clinic offers, or book multiple dental appointments for dental cleaning.

1. Contact Clinic (Clinic must have a Doctor at the premises)

2. Book appointments.

3. Ask if they can write you a letter or write the letter yourself to give to the clinic to sign, stamp & return to you.

4. Clinic provides the letter which must include their medical registration licence certificate. (You may likely receive 2 documents, so you then need to convert into a single pdf file)

What to say on the letter.

Option 1:

"Insert Name" is a patient of our clinic, they began their first consultation on "date"

they hold a package with our clinic for treatment which can take up to 2 years to complete.

Option 2:

"Insert Name" is a patient of our clinic, they began their first consultation on "date"

they will be coming in for the purpose of "treatment" & they have appointments scheduled for the following dates.

5th of June 2025

15 July 2025

10th of September 2025

Aim for 3-6 appointments over an 18-24 month period or have the letter state how you need to come in monthly for treatment.

- The consultation date, is the first date you reached out to the clinic to discuss.

- Treatment "package" people often bulk purchase IV drips, Botox, all kinds of various treatments.

Search:

To get a feel of what services may suit you.

- As the treatment is medical related, you have the right to be vague as it's for health - purposes, however you also need to provide enough detail to fill at least half a page.

- Kindly ask the clinic if they can write the letter, or sign & return your letter, informing the clinic, I need the letter for visa purposes as I will be coming & going from Thailand multiple times & your letter will support me when explaining to immigration why I may frequently be exiting & returning to Thailand.

- I deposited the funds into an account I don't use, for the purpose of the visa.

(Unfortunately I didn't remove the funds & got carried away spending it 😅😂)

*The source of my funds was clear enough & I didn't have to elaborate further as it was for soft power.

Some DTV applications were rejected when using a Thai bank account.

You could contest the decision, but it raises questions about how the money entered the account & whether you have previously been working legally/illegally in Thailand.

Using a local bank account could simply prompt further scrutiny from the officer reviewing your paperwork. (Perhaps you were previously working legally, but now intend to obtain a DTV and continue working illegally.)

I made a deposit into a TransferWise (Wise) account to show funds.

Ps. My mate got DTV for Botox treatments.