@Nigel ******

Your situation sounds similar to mind in terms of my own company. What kind of information did you include in the letter?

@Stephen *******

What information did you provide in the letter? Are you self employed or employed?

What if you have a five year licence already and want to renew it during the validity of the DTV, would they downgrade you back to a temporary?

@Greg *******

Yes, I just wondered what the actual requirements are currently for an in country extension. It seems bouncing in and out is simplest, but it would be worth knowing the official requirements so an extension could be done if need be in Thailand (Chiang Mai).

@Greg *******

How do you provide “authorised” bank statements? As my understanding was he provided bank statements from his home country bank. What extra steps would they require? As I am contemplating getting a DTV but my funds are in a UK bank, so how would I provide what they need on extension instead of having to bounce back in? As I only received bank statements provided by the bank (PDF through my online bank application/desktop site)

Did your bank statement show other transactions or just a savings type account with the balance just sitting there?

I’m asking because I’m considering a DTV but I would only be showing just PDF bank statement provided by my bank online, but I would still have some transactions in the account every month.

I’ve read that they don’t like just a savings type account where the balance just sitting there and want to see regular transactions.

I’m surprised that they won’t let you open one. Even thought it’s officially a ‘tourist’ visa but the purpose of the visa is to allow people to live in Thailand and work remotely for companies outside Thailand. Does this also mean people with DTV can’t get driving licenses etc?

@Jay *****

, For future reference, Where do you get the minivan from at the airport? Is it at the 'Limo Service' desk?

Randall Simpson No problem. Just as I was staying near Central, it was more convenient. Are you going to The Thai Consulate in Vientiane?

Mini van from Bus Terminal 1 is 50b (Near Central Plaza)