This is NOT an official government website. We are an independent resource providing information and assistance to travelers.
Todd ********
This is a summary of
Todd ********
's contributions to the platform. They have posed 2 questions and added 5695 comments.

QUESTIONS

COMMENTS

Todd *********
@Peter **********
no they don’t. And no IO is without supervisor on site. They have a clear cut chain of command and regulations to adhere to. Thinking they have ‘wide ranging powers of discretion’ at the sharp end is hilarious. They do as they are told
Todd *********
@Peter **********
not really at all. They opt for less rigorous enforcement. Same as everywhere really
Todd *********
@Luit ****************
nobody said there was anything overturned. I’m simply responding to ‘everything up to immigration officer’. Which is false.

Agree, if the discussion was about DTV and IO was aware he had one, the IO made a mistake by not stamping 180 days
Todd *********
Anonymous participant 736 no, it’s not. No immigration officer has the power to overturn the regulations obviously.
Todd *********
@Brian *******
a US account will work, the money does not need to be in Thailand. However, some have been rejected for it holding stocks/securities vs cash. Others have been accepted.
Todd *********
@Bob *********
no. You are required to have insurance OR show $100k USD on deposit somewhere
Todd *********
@Bob *********
there is no insurance requirement for LTR. Just show $100k. By far the better visa. No comparison
Todd *********
@Brian *******
there is no application fee. And the visa fee is 5000 per year multi entry. Cheapest visa there is