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Having the DTV is one of the smoothest entry procedures into Thailand. No questions and a beautiful 6 month stamp in your passport.

Thai immigration aren't screening you once you have a DTV like everyone else, they're just making sure you are the valid visa holder
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Sounds pretty standard for the application process
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Had over 500k for less than 1 month, and on most recent statement they requested id moved to a different bank same day I submitted (I sent new bank statement)

Mine was approved in Aus embassy (canberra) but workcation not soft power
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I used a jetstar flight number from their website, doesn't matter and mine wasn't approved until a day after expected travel date anyway :)
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Match to passport always is my advice. My passport had city, I spelt it exactly as written
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@GM ********
originally I provided an invoice copy and a cover letting explaining my work etc (basic social media and talent management stuff) I explicitly stated I have no Thai clients, will not employ Thai people etc.

I used bank statements from my business bank account which had my trading name as well as personal name since I was the sole owner of the account and it had income etc as well as the 500k equivalent.

They requested my business registration so I sent an official ABN letter (from the government site) which had my name and business details etc.

They then requested updated bank statements a few hours later, possibly because it had been a week since my last statement I'm unsure.

I had moved funds to revolut to prepare for travel so I sent an official account confirmation letter (in revolut settings) + statements for last few months + cover letter explaining why I'd moved funds to that account and how this was a personal account now in case that helped. I used ChatGPT to make the wording appropriate and structured.

2 days later it was pending approval and approved later that day :) hope this helps.

I'm unsure for NSW because Sydney have a different consulate if you're from there
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@Rhys *****
I've heard the Canberra embassy is very fair and kind to Aussie citizens, it's nice to see :)
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Adam ********
doesnt matter, i just picked one i was likely to take but plans can change
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@Charlie **************
it had my trading name and personal name (matching passport) which is why I thought I'd be alright (CommBank if it helps)
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