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What is the process for getting approved for a DTV visa for a Softpower course in Thailand?
20 comments
2 years ago
Do you need a TM30 form from your hotel when extending a visa exempt entry at Phuket Immigration?
8 comments
2 years ago
Can I use my current hotel on the TM30 to extend my visa exempt entry with less than 7 days remaining?
10 comments
2 years ago
Can I return to Thailand before my visa expires if I do a border run?
8 comments
2 years ago
What are the best options for obtaining a new 60-day tourist visa for Thailand after extending my current visa?
28 comments
2 years ago
Can I extend my visa again after re-entering Thailand on a tourist visa?
2 comments
2 years ago
How can I reduce image file sizes for online visa extension submission in Thailand?
27 comments
2 years ago
What should I know about applying for a 60-day tourist visa for Thailand?
10 comments
3 years ago
How do I provide onward flight details and residency verification for my Thailand tourist visa application?
24 comments
3 years ago
Will I be asked for onward travel when boarding my flight with a 60-day tourist visa?
10 comments
3 years ago
Will having different addresses on my driving license and bank statement affect my 60-day visa application?
5 comments
3 years ago
Can I apply for a 60-day tourist visa in the UK, extend it in Thailand, and do a border bounce?
10 comments
3 years ago
Have airlines consistently asked for proof of onward travel when flying to Thailand?
40 comments
3 years ago
Can you extend a 60-day tourist visa in Thailand without exiting the country?
11 comments
3 years ago
Does my return flight have to be within 90 days when applying for a 60-day tourist visa for Thailand?
16 comments
3 years ago
What are the requirements for applying for a 60-day tourist visa to Thailand, and can I extend it without exiting the country?
8 comments
3 years ago
Why is the GBP to THB exchange rate stronger now than in previous months?
67 comments
5 years ago
How many border crossings can I do on a 2 month tourist visa in Thailand?
50 comments
6 years ago
Do you need a sponsor to apply for a 6-month education visa for Muay Thai training in Thailand?
3 comments
6 years ago
Has the limit on land border crossings been removed since the DTV introduction, and is it true that visa extensions are now 60 days instead of 30?
14 comments
a year ago
What are the costs associated with Softpower courses in Thailand?
55 comments
a year ago
What are the current rules for visa runs and border crossings in Thailand?
76 comments
5 months ago

COMMENTS

What are the challenges of obtaining a Thai visa from the UK for Muay Thai training?
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What muaythai gym did you choose ?
2 months ago
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How smooth is the entry process to Bangkok with a DTV visa?
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Are you trying to brag about laminating paper or the fact you had allowed in with the required visa ?
4 months ago
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What are the current immigration requirements for boarding flights to Thailand from Bali?
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Ye they check visas.
4 months ago
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How can retired couples from the UK stay in Thailand for 6 months a year?
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@Susie ****
 no their not
5 months ago
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How can retired couples from the UK stay in Thailand for 6 months a year?
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Tourist visa, extend in Thailand, exit & re-enter same day via landborder using “visa run company” & extend again
5 months ago
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Can I return to Thailand shortly after leaving on a DTV visa?
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you can return in minutes, doesn’t have to be days.
5 months ago
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Can I extend my stay in Thailand from 30 to 60 days without a visa?
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🤦🏻‍♂️
8 months ago
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What are the latest experiences and tips for visa updates at the Laos-Thai border in 2025?
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Are you remote worker or softpower ? Any other “fees” involved ?
8 months ago
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Is it more difficult to obtain a Muay Thai DTV or a Cooking DTV visa, and which is more expensive?
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You can get MT courses for 12-15k
9 months ago
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What are the implications of spending more than 180 days in Thailand on visa exemptions?
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Anything more then 6 months on visa exempt & your taking a risk.After 6 months it would work out cheaper to just get a dtv then doing bounces & extensions
9 months ago
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What should I do if my TM30 date doesn't match my residency certificate application at Jomtien Immigration?
74 comments
3 days ago
What advice is there for obtaining a Non-O visa extension in Thailand?
15 comments
10 days ago
What are the latest rules for Non-O visas for married expats and retirees in Thailand?
194 comments
11 days ago
Why is it now recommended to obtain a Non-O visa before arriving in Thailand instead of applying in-country?
16 comments
14 days ago
What are the consequences of overstaying a visa in Thailand for one year?
323 comments
a month ago
Why are one-way flights from Bangkok to LAX priced around $1000?
478 comments
a month ago
What alternatives to Bangkok Bank do expats recommend for banking in Thailand?
155 comments
a month ago
What are the tax implications for depositing a UK pension into a Thai bank?
180 comments
a month ago
Do I need a visa to visit Thailand for 12 days as a first-time visitor?
35 comments
a month ago
What are the current requirements for a Non-O Marriage visa extension in Thailand?
50 comments
a month ago
What is the experience of applying for a Non-O Immigrant Visa based on Retirement in Thailand?
56 comments
a month ago
What are the implications of Wise launching services in Thailand for expats and digital nomads?
149 comments
a month ago
What are the current visa-exempt entry rules for Thailand and how do they affect tourists?
10 comments
a month ago
Is $2,800 USD per month enough for a couple to retire comfortably in Chiang Mai, Thailand?
428 comments
a month ago
Has the visa exemption rule in Thailand changed from 60 to 30 days?
203 comments
a month ago
Why does Bangkok Bank frequently lock expat accounts without notice?
240 comments
a month ago
Can you apply for a retirement visa in Thailand without having 800,000 baht?
318 comments
a month ago
How long does it take to apply for the LTR visa from Canada and what are the requirements?
11 comments
a month ago
Why is Thailand considering changes to its visa-free entry policy?
56 comments
a month ago
Does flying business class into Thailand affect immigration scrutiny?
190 comments
2 months ago
What should I do if I'm held at BKK immigration and refused entry?
120 comments
2 months ago
What should I do if my landlord refuses to provide the Tabien Baan for my Thailand Non-O visa extension?
74 comments
2 months ago
Why did the police contact American expats in Thailand?
95 comments
2 months ago
Why is Bangkok Bank requiring customers to hold 400k for 4 months before issuing a bank certificate for visa renewal?
247 comments
2 months ago
Can I extend my visa without the required bank deposit if the bank didn't ask about it?
136 comments
2 months ago
What should I do about my Qatar flight to Doha in light of the current war situation?
421 comments
2 months ago
What does my friend's visa on arrival stamp for 60 days mean given that his country is listed for only 15 days VOA?
77 comments
2 months ago
What are the advantages and disadvantages of notifying U.S. Social Security about moving to Thailand?
34 comments
2 months ago
Can I bring 450,000 Baht into Thailand without declaring it at immigration?
153 comments
2 months ago
What is a Certificate of Residence and how can it help expats in Thailand?
55 comments
2 months ago
How can I retrieve my TDAC arrival card number after accidentally deleting the email?
121 comments
2 months ago
Why did Bangkok Bank not provide necessary paperwork for my retirement visa renewal?
184 comments
2 months ago
What documents do I need to enter Thailand besides a passport?
233 comments
2 months ago
Can I organize a long-term visa for myself as an Australian citizen married to a Thai woman while living in Australia?
14 comments
2 months ago
Can I handle my NON O visa extension and 90-day report at the Bangkok immigration office if I reside in Pathum Thani?
5 comments
2 months ago
Why is it difficult to re-enter Thailand on a tourist visa after short trips abroad?
154 comments
2 months ago
Will Thai banks accept my coins for cash exchange?
384 comments
3 months ago
Is the cost of living in Thailand now 80% of that in Australia?
626 comments
3 months ago
What are the experiences and tips regarding the TDAC form at Thai immigration during peak season?
230 comments
4 months ago
What are the current challenges for DTV holders entering Thailand?
52 comments
5 months ago
What are the current rules for visa runs and border crossings in Thailand?
76 comments
5 months ago
How was your experience entering Thailand on a Digital Nomad visa?
32 comments
5 months ago
What are the current rules for visa exempt entries into Thailand and extensions for expats?
48 comments
5 months ago
What is the experience of a US expat with visa exemptions and border runs in Thailand?
14 comments
5 months ago
What are the upcoming changes to the visa exempt entry and extension process in Thailand?
12 comments
6 months ago
What are the banking challenges for DTV visa holders in Thailand?
105 comments
7 months ago
What are the issues expats face with Bangkok Bank's account freezing policy?
113 comments
7 months ago
What experiences have others had with frozen bank accounts in Thailand?
40 comments
8 months ago
How can I recover money scammed by a visa agent in Thailand?
57 comments
8 months ago
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9 months ago
What is the process for obtaining a DTV eVISA in Thailand?
96 comments
a year ago
What is the best cannabis dispensary in Bangkok?
7 comments
a month ago
Where can I find the best cannabis dispensary in Chon Buri?
9 comments
a month ago
What are the best dispensaries in Phuket?
21 comments
a month ago
What is the best cannabis dispensary in Surat Thani?
16 comments
a month ago
Where can I find the best weed in Chiang Mai?
8 comments
a month ago
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