@Nie ********

You can get a DTV to learn Thai or other soft power, but then you can't work even online. DTV must be applied for outside Thailand.

@Iv**

Gomes As it is clearly written on the sheet you have just posted 30 day extension is at the 'discretion of the Immigration Officer.' You only have a definite answer once you apply.

But look at the other advice given already, that to mention your wife and child simply gives the IO an indication you are trying to game the Visa exempt scheme rather than apply for the correct visa.

OP understood perfectly well.

UK is Ukraine by the same logic.

But as it seems too difficult for you to grasp by all means use CN, which could be 🇨🇲.

@Andy *****

What do you think. 🤔

@Tin *********

Bkk is one place you cannot apply!

DTV can only be applied for when you are physically out of TH.

That's why many pop to neighbouring countries for a couple of weeks to apply.

Tin Kwuk Lo As I read it, CH nationals can only apply at TH embassy in CH, not in other countries, and its quite hard. Don't know if they are doing same with HK.

@Tin *********

reportedly places like Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam are fairly relaxed and not too different to stay for a couple of weeks while being considered.

I have heard the Thai embassy in UK is quite hard on DTV, not accepting things like 1 dental appt, low attendance cookery schools, botany courses etc.

But remember UK nationals can apply where you are outside UK as it can be easier. Just need to stay there while the DTV is considered

@Roger *********

Your English comprehension is deficient. States illegal immigrants. Person entering without legal permissions. No mention of asylum.

UK visa rules are now stupidly enforced as the IO try to cling on to the tiny bit of power they have left, as everyone else can see UK Home office is not fit for purpose.