@Arpan *****

almost no places here even take credit cards.

Anonymous participant 993 I can't speak to what's happening down south since I haven't gone through that way. Best to search the group for people who have specifically posted about that. I chose Chiang Mai as entry because I live here and it's just easier to take a direct flight. I suspect all ports of entry will gradually tighten up. Thailand tends to do "soft opens" and then gets stricter as they begin to realize the realities of what they created.

Anonymous participant 344 they may have tightened up the rules since then for first entry.

I provided 3 months applying in Hanoi. Others have gotten through by showing 3 months but only having the 500k for a shorter time. It's possible, but riskier to show less than 3 months. It will depend on the embassy and agent reviewing your paperwork. There is no across the board hard and fast rule bc Thailand just isn't that consistent. But your chances are much better with at least 3 months.

Anonymous participant 546 Hanoi

@Janis ****

I'm not on platforms apart from the Korean KUG platform. I have a couple of bookers from Ai English and Dialect Zone. The rest are self booked / parent referrals.

@TB *****************

approved this past Friday. Entered Monday.

@Jean-Luc *********

of course

You can check the status on the application site.

@Callum ******

the bureaucracy is def a bit much. They don't really know what they're doing, change their minds constantly, and it often seems they really just don't actually want us here. But they sure do want the money. On the flip side there are many advantages for me personally regarding my medical needs and other things, so this is it for me for now unless I eventually find another good fit.