They are only asking you to prove you are physically inside the country from which you are presently applying.

Many thanks for your information Tod. Especially when it involves a 155 km journey for some of us.

@Todd ********

Retirement extension holders simply worked out that an annual extension plus a multi entry reentry permit is approx 6,000 baht per annum. Plus, keeping 800,000 baht tied up. Instead, they could get a five year multi entry visa for 10,000 baht with no ongoing savings requirement.

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

The applicant is French. Do you believe that the Thai Consulate in Saigon only employs Thais?

@Tatiana *********

The gentleman is French and applied to Thai Embassy in Saigon, Vietnam. His girlfriend (nationality not stated) applied to Thai Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia. A few variables there.

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

Sounds like someone from former French Indochina holding a grudge against the French. Nothing personal about it of course.

You requested advice re; dental soft power. Could suggest book at least half a dozen advance cosmetic treatment appointments (stretch them apart to monthly) in one go. Even at Thai prices the cost may be prohibitive especially if you don’t need the work. There have been reports of applicants doing this and, after their DTV was granted, cancelling their appointments. I haven’t done this myself.

@Richard ******

I paid $52 USD in 2023 (UK passport). Visa upon arrival is cheaper at $40 USD.

@Peter *******

Good suggestion Peter. Perhaps bring a Thai person of repute along? They will sense if/when offering an incentive would help.

@Jef *******

Thanks. Laos eVisa (or Visa upon arrival) also required of course.