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There is much talk about farang getting turned away in Laos trying to get Thai visas. Everyone has a different story based on their situation. But my question is: Is there any official word issued about restrictions at Laos consulates specifically regarding tourist visas, and ED visas. I am an American. Thank you.

Does anyone know what police station to go to in Pattaya, Chonburi to make a police report for a lost passport. This report is required to apply for a new US passport. Thanks for your help.

Hello. I am a middle aged female looking to start taking Martial Arts classes. I live in Pattaya and want to know of the best place to check out. I am not interested in Muai Thai or Judo for various reasons, but am open for other forms. Any suggestions would be great! Thanks.

Hello. I am an American. I will be traveling to Laos early May to submit paperwork for a work permit. I hear you have to make an appointment before showing up. Anyone know what website to go to for this? How long in advance must you register? Any other information would be appreciated. Thanks!

I am an American here with my American minor children. We are a Missionary family. I am seeking a long term visa that will cover myself and my minor children. We would like to stay in Thailand for a year or more but our tourist visa limit is approaching. I heard about getting a charity or missions visa. Anyone have info about this? And can minor children be added like they can on a nonO visa? Thanks!

Thanks, Ubonjoe. That answers alot of questions. I have a few months to sort it all out. I appreciate your help.

Thanks for the information! I went to the consulate link and found the write up. Still not sure about my children; the website does not address this. I will inquire further. Thanks!

I will be 50 yrs. old in December. I am an American. When can I apply for the Retirement Visa (I heard one month prior to turning 50 yrs). Can I add my wife (an American) and my American children who live here in Thailand with me? I know that for Non-Immigrant B (work permit) visas, the holder can add spouse and children.We did that in the past. What about with the Retirement Visa? Thanks.

1 minute ago, CLW said:

I just wanted to emphasise that the usual wording is visa for any kind of stay in Thailand.
Almost all visitors that come to Thailand call it visa even they just get a stamp in their passport like EU citizens.
Even the Thai authorities call everything visa.

Of course the letter of your institution is important when you apply for the visa as it states the period of your course and therefore the period of your visa.

Thanks. I appreciate you taking the time out to explain.

Thank you all for your assistance and insight. I guess I call it a "visa" because the school calls it that. So while in Thailand I enrolled at a language school and obtained an ED Visa. Now I understand it is an extention of stay similar to a tourist visa, just longer and with different requirements. This is a great forum. It has been super helpful over the years. 

I am an american. i currently have a 1 year ED visa which I got about 5 months ago. if i have cross the border into cambodia will i lose my visa? will a re-entry permit work in this case? If so, how soon in advance do I have to purchase one? what are the rules of use? can i get one in jomtien? what is the cost? thanks!

ok, so based on your answers, it looks like you only need filled out form, 1,000 baht for visa, passport photos, an valid passport? if so great. thank you, ubonjoe!

any posts about land travel to vientiane on here? i haven't done this trip in about 10 years.

what about evidence of adequate finance? are they requiring this? will a recent bank statement work? 

If denied a tourist visa, will they grant 30 day stamp that can be renewed inside Thailand after 30 days?

Lots of questions, thanks for your help!

thanks for the information.

Is the Loas consulate in vientiane, loas requiring a travel ticket in and out of thailand in order to get a tourist visa?

its on their website, but are they enforcing it?

thank you. i will make my plans accordingly. any known changes in travel from pattaya?

Can anyone confirm that now in Laos, you can apply and obtain a single entry tourist visa the same day. Before you had to turn in application one day and pickup stamped passport the next afternoon. I have heard that now you can turn in application in the morning and pick up stamped passport on the same afternoon. Can anyone confirm this? I must travel in a few days.

Also, I have traveled to Non Kai several times on my own without using a visa company. Leaving from Pattaya petro station on Sukumvit Rd. Pretty easy going to Laos border, paying for entry $35 and then to immigration for TR visa. Is it still possible to do your own visa run. Any new changes?

Thanks for your feedback.

Hello. I just received my Single entry Thai Visa from Phenom Phen. I am in Cambodia now and need to stay maybe a month longer before entering Thailand. The dates of validity on my visa say: valid from 27 Oct 2017 to valid until 26 Jan 2018. My question is: will I get the full 2 months plus optional 30 day extension if I check into Thailand say on 1Dec 2017?

Has anyone experienced or heard any news about difficulty getting SETV from Phenom Phen. My daughter was there recently, an American, and many were being turned away for one reason or another. We are currently in Cambodia, and this is the only Thai Embassy in the land. Warhat is the best embassy in the region to obtain a SETV? I am American, about 3 years shy of qualifying for a retirement visa. 

Also, any news on Thailand seeking to get rid of foreigners out of the Kingdom? thanks!

Thanks ubonjoe. I have all the proper paperwork , includung police clearance, that I used in USA to get the original non b and family o's. The officer told me to take the same docs outside to get the non immigrant visas. So do you think that will suffice? Is Loas still favorable to farang?

Came from USA on teaching invite with non b in hand and non o for husband and children. Now I have less than 30 days on my visa and still no contact from employer. Jomtien imm.officer said I could take the same invite documents (company paperwork) outside the country to a Thai embassy and get another non b and non o for my family.really?? I spoke to a visa specialist who said myself and my family members could only get non b, no non o.I'm confused now because they follow me. Anyone have any answers on the matter?

How long are tourist visas? Is it still possible to travel to Loas on your own to make visa via big bus? Thanks for your help.

Anyone no how to do visa run from pattaya to Cambodia border solo (with out going thru a visa company)?

What transport to use? How much is the visa?border hours at Daug border? Any info,thanks.

Visa expires tomoro 31 march!!!

a friend asked me to help in planning a trip for their friend who is visiting phuket. ive never been.i need info from someone who has visited phuket. any hotel reccommendations? best way to get around town? activities and or sights to see? is a flight the best travel option from phuket to bankok? any info would be great. thanks!!!