@Muhammad *****

Yes, I know that, thanks. I was wondering in cases where an interview has been required, if the embassy dictates the time and date or if they give you a choice. The others have answered above.

Anonymous participant 265 abusing the system is strong language but not technically wrong, imho. And yes the DTV is designed for many people like you and I (although I've never spent more than 30 days in TH, but I'm intending to in future hence applying for the DTV). I would call what you've been doing as "following the letter but not the spirit of the law."

@Brian *******

if you flew into Miami I can totally understand that! It's probably one of the worst airports to enter the US at.

Curious - when did you submit your application and how long have you had the ED?

Congratulations!

@Paul *****

thanks

@Paul *****

When was your submission date, may I ask?

@Damian ********

Sorry, do you mean you just received the DTV approval?

@Karen ***********

oh I see. Well that's too bad. I wonder if it's simply because the criteria for compliance is so vague. I hope someone who works in this field manages to set something up that does comply for soft power. It would be wonderful for you I'm sure, and to me it certainly does help spread Thai culture. Best of luck!

Anonymous participant 345 yes I agree on that point