Does anyone have any experience with extending your visa? I'm in Bangkok and my 60 day visa they give you on arrival is going to expire on Jan 18th, on Jan 5th I'm going to Krabi.

Is there an online way to extend your visa? I just want to stay for 1 more month

I've done it in person, I don't think online is possible. It was very easy in Bangkok

how long does it take to do in person? just show up at the office and drop off the forms?

I made an appointment for the start of the day, took around 20 mins in total, I filled in the forms there too.

Agree, at that stage, you’re probably looking at having full-time staff in your household…

Anyone happen to be in Hua Hin who wants to meet up?

I just saw bangkok for the first time and really liked it even though I’m not usually a city person. Much more enjoyable than anywhere I saw in Malaysia

Do they ask for return flight ticket or any other doc for the extension ?

Yeah Bangkok is dope. Also didn’t think I’d be a city person but I really enjoyed it too. Where did you stay?

I was in lumphini, nice area but I noticed there were a lot of cool areas outside of there as well

I can't speak for Brazil from personal experience, but I can tell you I never once felt unsafe in Bangkok. I'm not sure that would be the case in Brazil...

I’ve been in Brazil before so I know they’re are safety concerns, however I enjoyed the dating scene a lot when I was there

Fair enough! I def want to visit that part of the planet. Just starting off my journey here in SEA.

Can’t go wrong with that

Anyone in Chiang Mai wanna meet up? I'm here until 29

Theres safety concerns in all of latin america lol

Where in Brazil?

Tomorrow flying to sao paolo

I recommend consolacao area

Also going to to Rio from Bkk soon - did you find better option than Ethiopian ?

First I will be returning to Florida, and then Florida to Recife so I’m not sure about airlines to Brazil from Thailand

Haha I agree I’d rather be in SP than BKK but I don’t particularly like either 😅

Why do you guys say BKK sucks? Planning to visit in a couple weeks 🥲

I don't think that's the general opinion here. They probably got drunk on khaosan road for a couple of days and thought that was Bkk. It's an amazing place with flaws like every city

Are we supposed to file 90-day reports when staying here on DTV past 90 days?

I was in BKK for a week only, but I loved it. It has something for everyone. Just be sure to stay near BTS/MRT.

Yes, the first one has to be done at immigration then the rest can be done online. Unless you miss an online report then you have to go to immigration to report. I think the fine is a max of 2000 thb if you miss it

I’ve been reading the opinions of other people on every place I look up on Reddit and here, and I can tell you that there’s always people who have something bad to say about literally everywhere.

It really comes down to personal preference.

Everyone has their own opinions but for me it’s

lack of public transport options (yes I know it exists but it’s no way extensive enough) the fact that a boat is seen as a method of transport tells you a lot. this leads to traffic that’s crazy

Nightlife isn’t what it’s cracked up to be and ends super early.

Food is good plenty of options but again you get it all over Thailand.

Isn’t exactly the most walkable city, poor quality footpaths etc

I just don’t get the hype. The only thing I can think of is if someone comes from some random city in Germany that’s dead beyond 6pm and turns up in Bangkok their socks will be blown off but compared to other cities like Tokyo, Shanghai, Taipei even Chongqing it doesn’t compare. All my opinion of course

Increasingly, BKK is not catering as much to farangs behaving badly anymore. To me, that’s a good thing, but I’m here with the intention of doing life respectfully with Thai people, and I understand that’s not what many westerners associate with Thailand. I think the launch of the DTV also shows the Thai government is looking for people to come to stay for longer and experience the many amazing nuances of life here, rather than just treating BKK as a cheap, raunchy pit stop. For the ones who don’t like it here, I’m glad you’ve found other places that suit your preferences. Bangkok is better for it.

so far the total price is about the same with ethiopian but ethiopian is 1 stop. already did that with them in 2020 but that time the cost was about 900usd per person, now it’s 1300. guess thats what it is.

This too, the quality of tourists in Thailand in general is atrocious it’s not just limited to Bangkok. It’s the next stop for the people that visit magaluf.


I was filling out a travel insurance question form recently.

They usually classify worldwide, worldwide excluding some countries and in these is usually Canada USA and a few Caribbean places, I assume due to expensive claims but this one also had Thailand in the list, which is what I can only assume people going there and doing stupid stuff?

I think Thailand will continue to accept the entire spectrum of tourists, it’s their speciality to cater to anyone and everyone.

Any events in Chiang Mai today or next few days? Would love to join?

Planning to do a visa run soon - is there any legal fee at the border? Someone just told me there is a 2000thb fee - don’t think that is real

I agree about the atrocious tourists, makes me 🤮

If you’re in BKK, a bunch of us are meeting up at Craft (Sukhumvit 23) for New Years Eve. Some folks are also planning to ride out around 11 to watch fireworks at the river. It’s free, plenty of drinks to choose from, and we have a table for group.

There are plenty in the whatsapp groups that are listed on Nomadsummit page

Yo, this sounds like fun. What time are you meeting and do you have room for two more?

We have room. I’ll be there to welcome everyone from 6pm to midnight. Come early if you want to join the firework watch party as they’ll head out early to beat traffic. Otherwise arrive before 11pm, as that’s when the 20% discount on bubbly starts. We have the largest table locked down for our group. I’ll be the loudest, happiest person there, just come say hi 👋

Need agent contact for opening Thai bank account please

Hello, do you know where I can find second-hand MacBook Pro/Max M1 to M3 models at good prices in Thailand or Vietnam? 💻

The resale prices of MacBook M1 to M3 have dropped significantly since the release of the M4 (for example on ebay), due to its significantly higher performance. However, when I visit specialized resale stores in Vietnam, they seem to have kept the same prices as before.

anyone in koh phangan right now?

If you’re interested in a firework watch party this NYE in Bangkok, we have some great suggestions so far:

-Iconsiam
-Asiatique
-Taksin Bridge
-Nagaraphirom

The nomad party at Craft (Sukhumvit 23) was bumped to start at 6pm so folks can connect, pre-game, and ride out with enough time. I'll be there to welcome you and share details on where everyone's going 🥳

Will be there for new year now in samui

Yes I'm here, beers tonight?

What are we doing in Chiang Mai for New Years?

anyone else going to edc thailand in phuket next month?

Madame Koh 🔥

changed plans. am in da nang right now.

When and where is the meeting today?

https://nomads.com/meetups#250c073dbdf07ca3590a8afe3fe456a4

Hello guys, just relocated to Thailand (currently in Ko Lanta) and Im moving to BKK in 3 days. If someone would be up to go for some food, then lets go!:)

I am studying software engineering (currently working on some FE projects) and I will be also looking for a cowork place, so if someone has any recommendations, please let me know. Thank you and wishing you all a happy new year! 🥳

Paper plane project in BKK is a cool spot. I recommend that. Living in that area is also a good choice.

📸Anyone know a good social media photographer reasonably priced in Chiang Mai? Or anyone in CM this week wants to trade taking photo shots for eachother this week?

Hi! I'm planning to visit Bangkok this March and am looking for condos or apartments to stay for a month. Do you have any recommendations for websites or platforms to check out, aside from Airbnb? Is Thonglor a good area to stay in?

Thong Lo is a good area, you can search in the topic by its name. As for web-sites, Facebook Marketplace and agressive writing to everyone can save you 30% of the price but nothing is compared to airbnb in simplicity and safety.

+1 on this, getting crowded though 😭

has anyone flown with korean air? how strict are their carry on bag weight limits between carry on + backpack?

They’re pretty chill, I’ve never had a problem with them

Can someone explain the rules here? Are we not allowed to mention WhatsApp lol

Phuket vs Koh Lanta vs Bang Saray vs Pattaya?

here is my whatsapp

Koh lanta

Does Chiang mai worth it during burning season (january-april) ?

Any dating tips for BKK? (Men interested in women)

What kind of dating tips you need

Best places/events to meet people? Both Thai and non-Thai

Hello guys, I finally made the move to BKK last night and Im wondering if theres someone who would like to meet up for some food today? 🍜

Anyone have contact who can help with Thai motorbike license?

Yeah exactly, without a license you will most likely get stopped and definetly get fined. I was there last week and passed checkpoints daily, mainly stopping westerns.

Oof. Okay. I'm in a tough spot then. Booked my airbnb for a month and I'm on this steep ass hill 😭
Will see if I can find a way to expedite the thai license process.

In saying that, they were typically at specific roundabouts near Patong so if you’re remote, they may not be around too much.

I'm down by Kata, so maybe less, but still probably not worth it 😕

Hey Lukas, I will be in BKK on the 7th. Down to meet the next day.

Hi I heard lots of great opinions on Chiang Mai also on nomadlist. But I have read some articles about some threats. I heard that in night trains there are thieves. I've also read that in Chiang Mai there's risk of dengue sickness from mosquitoes. What kind of transport do you reccomend the most to get from Bangkok to Chiang Mai? Are there any other risks that one should be aware of what are safety reccomendations?

I've done the night train. Didn't get robbed. You can always fly but I like the trains

Yeah to me it also seems like good option

Hey everyone, has anyone here successfully registered their drone with NBTC in Thailand? I’m having trouble with the website, it’s not working on my end. If you know any tips to get the website to work or alternative ways to complete the registration, I’d really appreciate your advice. Thanks! 🙏🏼

Hi folks, anyone in Phangan ?

Are there any events happening in Chiang Mai next week or before the end of January?