It is difficult for a Thai to get a tourist visa to the USA. That is just the way it has been.

I know a Thai woman that has a government job. She had been rejected twice. She has a moderate income. Not much money.

I know another Thai woman in Bangkok that visits her sister in the USA usually once per year.

She has a very good job for a large company. Makes a very good income. Owns an expensive custom built home in Bangkok.

To get a tourist visa they are strict to be sure the person returns to Thailand. And has a reason to.

@Erik **********

It is recommended to boil water to a rolling boil for one minute.

When I lived in Bangkok I used bottled water instead of boiling it. I knew some Thais that would use bottled water for hot coffee or tea.

It’s a matter of personal preference and what you are comfortable with. Some people even in Western countries just use bottled water.

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.