That is a good price. An agent in Bangkok wanted 1500 baht to do it

Unfortunately Cris that’s the way it is. It’s always been like that. Very difficult for Thais .

I know a Thai woman that has a job with a Thai government agency. She has applied twice for a tourist visa to US. Has been turned down everytime.

I know especially you are surprised because you are a married couple.

An agent might help with any questions or issues during the process. But no effect on the general processing time

Matt Your present health insurance does not cover you internationally as I understand. If you are planning to live in Thailand permanently . You should consider canceling it. And getting travel insurance during your US visits. And looking into some sort of policy covering you in Thailand.

Paying out of pocket for minor medical issues and return to US for major. That is a chance you take. Because you might have a serious health issue arise where you can’t fly back.

Unfortunately I cannot recommend a specific policy for you.

@Jim **********

I have used them for certain things. I recommend them also.

@Karl ********

. You are from the United States? The United States has a tax treaty with Thailand. You only pay taxes to the United States. I lived in Bangkok for three years. I only filed with the United States.

As for how much and what a person is taxed? That depends on the type of income, investments, etc.

The visa service is a lot more than $150. And Siam Legal is not cheap. I suggest you contact some agents and Siam Legal. And get direct quotes from them.

You should not have to do a TM 30 again. It’s based on your primary residence. That is what immigration looks at.

Unfortunately Peter that appears to be the norm. All I could say is try your best to keep trying.

I know a fifty year old Thai woman that has a Thai government job. She has traveled a few times to Europe. Last year she applied for a tourist visa to the United States. She had been rejected three times.

When I lived in Bangkok for three years up until recently. I stayed at major hotels in Hua Hin twice and once in Pattaya. I never had to register with immigration regarding the TM30. And my information never changed