@James *******

thank you, I corrected it.

If and when the TM6 is re-implemented, and if it works as before just digital, it is filled out by all foreigners entering Thailand. Whether you have a visa or extension with or without a reentry permit was irrelevant. You had to fill one out every time you entered Thailand.

Banks used to let people on tourist and visa exempt open an account with a few documents. The last several years they've gotten less willing to. Unfortunately since there is no law that actually prevents them from doing it then immigration doesn't really care since legally you are allowed to, it's not their fault the banks won't do it.

@Nga *************

I have the exact opposite experience based on people I actually know in that situation, who also speak fluent English. And those women watched several more women get rejected while they waited. They didn't see one single approval.

Common sense says the rejection rate for a single thai female wanting a tourist visa because of an American boyfriend is likely to be quite a bit higher than the 25% average. It was an automatic rejection for my now wife despite having two kids here, owning a business, land, house, etc. They flat out told her she needed to apply for the k1 fiance visa instead, despite the fact we had only recently met and any thoughts of marriage were still far out.

@Nga *************

the rejection rate for all Thai nationals for a B2 visa is roughly 25%. The 90% I was estimating is not referring to all thai nationals, but specifically females who apply for a B2 visa and have an American boyfriend. It is just a guess but I'd be willing to bet 90% is far more accurate for that specific case, which is the situation the OP is in.

@Chuck *********

the b2 is the tourist visa. Completely different process and timeline. You apply online and pick an interview date on the calendar. The visa is either approved or not at the interview.

@David *********

the story always told is because it's very common for thai women to overstay the visa, work on a B2, etc and not return to Thailand. As others have said the interview is pretty much a formality and they likely already have their mind made up.

@David *********

not quite sure what you are asking? My wife got the visa, but was denied before we got married and I moved here. They told her she needed to apply for the fiance visa (k1) despite us only recently dating and not engaged. Also have other freinds plus many other stories on here that the denial rate for thai women is extremely high.

Pretty sure they won't even allow you into the embassy unless you have an appointment also, let alone in the room for her interview. Chaing Mai wouldn't even let me accompany my wife past security outside the building. Also, be prepared that there is probably a 90% plus chance she will be denied the visa.

@Abigail *******

can't recall exactly. You have to book an appointment online for an interview at the embassy. Thats the determining factor and will be approved at that time.

Filling out the application online is quick and easy. I believe the earliest appt was something like 3 months out at the time. Once you book the appt though you can go back in and check if any earlier spots open up. I believe she was able to move it up a couple of months that way.