@Hanson *****

You are either lying or totally wrong. Ben constantly made YouTube videos claiming that Immigration would not give COVID extensions, urging people to contact his legal advice to sort out their "legal status" in the country.

However, it turned out that Immigration continued their extensions for a very long time. You can go back to his old videos and see that for yourself if he hasn't deleted them already. Again, he was constantly fear-mongering back then.

Now that the DTV has been introduced, he's losing a large part of the business that provided people with long-term stays without going through his firm. He probably convinced more people to leave the country, believing Thailand wouldn't continue providing extensions for those in the country during COVID.

This is why he is desperate and goes out to attack other firms in an attempt to swing their customers to him, now that he has lost a source of income due to DTV. At this point, the guy is a con artist…

I'm not a fan of this dude. He's not by any means a Thai legal expert. He's been wrong on immigration matters since Covid, and those of us who were around know this. The guy is rambling all the time, without giving clear answers. Take everything with a grain of salt for whatever this guy says.

If you're wondering why he keeps criticizing DTV and labeling foreigners as invaders, it's because the visa undermines his business. He earns commissions every time he sells LTRs or Elite Visas through his company. This is why he relentlessly targets his competitors, claiming they're operating illegally, in an effort to divert their clients to his legal practice.

He’s also hiding YouTube comments from people who criticize him.. it’s pretty obvious the guy can’t be trusted.

@Bernardo ************

It's 399 THB for 30 days only, which amounts to approximately 4,800 THB over a year. But I agree, the simplicity of registering and using it is very convenient, but at some point, they'll need to monetize their service as more and more people start using it, so fees like these could increase or they might introduce more in the future. I just want to give a heads up and probably just recommend getting a normal Thai bank account.

The reason is that some if not many people are cheating to obtain a DTV. It's likely more on the embassies' side than immigration's. These embassies are probably seeing identical documents from multiple applicants who pay high fees to get them in order to acquire DTVs. Do yourself a favor and apply for it only if you meet the qualifications. If not, consider applying for a METV or a Non-immigrant ED Visa instead.

@Andrew ******

It's still false information because they ask for your current location. No need to change the subject—immigration has your entire flight history in their systems. Any discrepancies will be flagged immediately, and they'll start questioning your intentions. Even someone with a low IQ can figure this out.

@Andrew ******

Alright, let's say they don't have your travel history. You decide to apply for a DTV in America through eVISA while you're actually in Malaysia. If you enter Thailand with that falsified DTV, it could trigger immigration to question you. All they need is for you to prove you were in the U.S. when you applied. If you can't, you're in trouble. Sure, you could try it, but you're risking a lot and could potentially be banned from getting future visas.

@Xiang ******

Your reply doesn't align with your initial post. When applying for a DTV, you have two options: 1) apply in your home country, or 2) apply through a Thai embassy abroad. You initially claimed that one could apply for a DTV from another jurisdiction while "pretending" to be in their home country. This is not allowed, and they will likely deny your entry when they check your visa upon arrival. It's irresponsible to suggest this to others, knowing it could cause them trouble.

@Graham ******

They will reject you entry because immigration can see if you've applied visa outside your home country. It's the most stupid thing you can do.

Immigration will access your flight history upon your arrival in the country. For instance, if you’re from the USA and apply for a DTV in Singapore through an e-visa at a Thai embassy in America, immigration authorities will review your DTV upon your arrival in Thailand and check your travel history to see if you’ve been in the USA.

It’s important to note that many countries, including Thailand, use advanced immigration systems that track travelers’ movements through airline data. If immigration officers find discrepancies or if they suspect you’ve violated visa conditions, entry can be denied. If you are denied entry, you could face deportation and legal repercussions, including a potential ban from applying for future visas, as many countries impose restrictions on individuals who have been denied entry or deported.

@Xiang ******

immigration can access your flight history upon your arrival in the country. For instance, if you’re from the USA and apply for a DTV while in Singapore through an e-visa at a Thai embassy in America, immigration authorities will review your DTV upon your arrival in Thailand and check your travel history to see if you’ve been in the USA.

It’s important to note that many countries, including Thailand, use advanced immigration systems that track travelers’ movements through airline data. If immigration officers find discrepancies or if they suspect you’ve violated visa conditions, entry can be denied. If you are denied entry, you could face deportation and legal repercussions, including a potential ban from applying for future visas, as many countries impose restrictions on individuals who have been denied entry or deported.