Sun3110

Replying to Liddelljohn I received my e-visa on 26th October, so have recent experience of using the website. After commencing the application on-line, I, too, experienced some difficulty re-logging in, finally submitting the visa, and making the payment. To address these problems, I think I logged out, cleared my cookies, and logged back in. I think I had to attempt this twice, but after a couple of tries I managed to get the system to work correctly. As you are finding, the website isn't straight forward. I suggest you keep trying and wish you good luck. Replying to Dirk Z I am pretty certain that you can not apply for a e visa in advance of 60 days before the trip will commence. If the arrival date is more than 60 days away this would explain the message that your application will be 're-considered again within 60 days from your arrival date'. As others have commented, it may be that you need to supply a scan of an actual bank statement rather than a screenshot. I hope these comments help.

When I applied for an E Tourist Visa in March, 2022 (London Embassy) I only submitted my latest monthly bank statement which had a balance of between £4,000 - £7,000 . The person assessing my application contacted me by e mail to advise me that my application was on hold pending submission of additional statements with a balance in excess of £500, and I supplied two further statements to make a three month consecutive period. Since then I have always supplied three months bank statements (all above £500 balance). I was a bit taken aback by the request but complied immediately and the SETV was issued the next day. I suppose the positive aspect is that they did not refuse the application and gave me the opportunity to submit additional information.

Thank you to all the respondents to my post. Your thoughts and advice are very much appreciated. It seems clear that getting a Yellow Tabien Baan and a Pink ID card is very useful, but unless I am living in Thailand, these will most probably not be available to me. If so, I will carry on as I am. I just thought I would explore whether my recent marriage does 'open any doors' so to speak. Thank you again. Sun3110

Thank you everyone for your responses. I am 63 - retired some years ago and don't intend to work again. Thank for the point about healthcare, regarding the need to arrange my own cover should I decide to spend longer periods of time in Thailand, which is a distinct possibility. I had picked up from previous posts that being on a Non O visa does not require you to purchase a Thai Healthcare policy - but of course, as several of you have pointed out, I still need to pay for my healthcare and if I decide to stay for longer periods in Thailand getting cover in place is strongly advisable. For all my visits I do have comprehensive travel insurance which should cover any health emergencies. Despite visiting many times over the past 10 years (c. 4 times a year) and my wife visiting England at least annually until the pandemic struck, I do not have a thai bank account and have been refused taking a thai driving test with my tourist visa. I had been thinking that both would make my life easier for my stays in Thailand. I realise that I can continue to rely on my international driving licence but I would feel more comfortable having a thai driving licence. I Think I will get a Non O Visa for my upcoming trip and see how far I get with both of these desired steps. Thank you all again for your responses and advice.

I am a UK national. have recently married my Thai girlfriend after a 10 year relationship. It is a legal marriage which I had certified / legalised by the Thai Government (though I know this step to be unnecessary for the purposes of having the marriage recognised in the UK). I would appreciate any advice and / or information on what advantages marriage affords me in terms of living in Thailand. Whilst I do not intend to reside in Thailand I do intend to spend between 15 and 20 weeks a year in the country and so, for example, having a Thai driving licence would be helpful, as would understanding other issues such as the position on healthcare (though I may continue to pay for this as and when the need arises in any event). Our home is in Roi Et province. I am flying to Thailand in January and intend to apply for a Non O Visa based on marriage. It is not my intention to seek an extension but I think having this visa will help with such things as securing a driving licence. Your advice on this issue would be appreciated. I am not currently in the family book (the Tabian Baan? ) but I am sure this could be arranged if it is important / necessary. Thank you in advance for any advice or information. Any advice or information would be very much appreciated.