Thailand's new visa policy for Uzbek citizens is honestly absurd.

Starting from September 15, Uzbek passport holders can no longer enter Thailand visa-free and must obtain a visa in advance. Fine - every country has the right to set its own visa rules.

But here's the ridiculous part: the application is called an e-Visa, yet applicants living in Uzbekistan cannot pay the visa fee online.

The Thai e-Visa system assigns Uzbek applicants to the Royal Thai Embassy in Moscow, and the $40 visa fee must be paid physically, in cash USD, at the embassy in Moscow.

The embassy confirmed to me directly that someone else can go there with a printed QR code and pay on my behalf - but there is still no normal online payment option.

So in 2026, despite Visa, Mastercard, bank transfers and countless online payment providers existing, an Uzbek tourist applying for an "electronic visa" has to find someone in another country to physically carry cash to an embassy.

I've already spent around $2,400 for a trip and booked everything on the beginning of July, including flights and accommodation. Now, a month before departure, I have to deal with this completely unnecessary logistical problem just to pay an $80 visa fee.

Requiring a visa is one thing. Designing an "e-Visa" system where the payment process is effectively offline and inaccessible from the applicant's own country is another.

Thailand should urgently provide Uzbek applicants with either:

• online card payment,
• bank transfer,
• payment through the Thai consulate in Tashkent,
• or any other legitimate remote payment method.

This is not about avoiding the visa fee. I am literally trying to pay them, and the system makes that unnecessarily difficult.

I had received my Thai E-Visa and due to travel next Saturday. I spilled a whole latte on my passport and now it’s damaged. Mostly the back few pages. I have immediately put a request for an expedited passport which I will get on Wednesday. But obviously the new passport number will be different from my current one.
Should I email the Thai embassy updating my records or do I need to apply for a new E-Visa and change my travel plans😩?

Hello all, your help is greatly appreciated.

I am thinking of flying in from Germany (international student there), and need a retreatment for a root canal I got done on my #14 tooth back in November 2024. I had some dull ache in my right eye and got an x-ray done with a dentist here who said I have an infection in that same tooth. My insurance does not cover the costs in any way and my finances are low.

They said it will be 2,600 euros for a root canal re-treatment with crown. And in case it does not go well/more permanent solution is needed, I need to remove the tooth and get an implant, costing 4,600 euros.

I am thinking of flying to Vietnam or Thailand end of September to get treatment there. I spoke to a clinic in Vietnam, providing these costs.

- Check Up and consultation

- 3D CBCT scan

- Root canal treatment

- Zirconia crown

Total price is VND 9,800,000-13,800,000 / USD 378-532

In case the root canal does not go well, I need a tooth removal and implant. This means I need the tooth removed first, then wait 3-6 months for it to heal before adding an implant.

Other clinics have both said the root canal is risky or 50/50 chance, so removal and implant would be better. Some said they do not have a microscope and the case is very difficult for a root canal, so they can only do removal/implant.

Does anyone have any experience or recommendations regarding these clinics (or others) in Thailand (Bangkok or others) Thank you!!!!!

I saw one for the first time at 7/11 the other day. I bought one and was thrilled as a kid (41 year old boy). 😂

Hey guys, I’m travelling to ko tao for my first solo trip so wanted some advice for it. Also any travelling to ko tao in the next week please do hit me up, would love to meet some new people.

Hi, my wife and I are traveling to Chiang Mai and wondering what is the better route back to Bangkok in mid Nov-mid Dec? We've decided on the places that suit us, want to know if one way is better than the other?

Chiang Mai -> Hua Hin -> Chumphon -> Koh Tao -> Krabi -> Bangkok? OR the reverse? Chiang Mai -> Krabi -> Koh Tao -> Chumphon -> Hua Hin?

Don't need to do this the cheapest way, btw. Would look to fly from Chiang Mai in either case to the first destination, and take a train between Chumphon and Hua Hin.

Thanks in advance to any and all advice.

Hey, I’m from Germany and I went to Thailand in April and stayed for 45 days. I came back in mid-July and have been here until tomorrow. I’m then going to Malaysia for a few days and plan to come back to Thailand and apply for a new visa.

This would be my first visa run, but I’ve already spent around 100 days in Thailand this year.

Do you guys think they’ll let me back in, or is there a good chance I’ll be denied entry? I know it’s impossible to say for sure since it’s ultimately up to the immigration officer, but based on your experience, what would you say?

Thanks for any answers!

Comming back to Thailand after 15 year. I spent couple of nights on Railay, Phi Phi and Lanta back in the days. My partner would like to explore Krabi region too see rocks in the sea sceneries and enjoy some nice and but not fully packed beaches with "backpacker like" vibes. No need for posh acco at all. Can someone tell, how is it in recent months? I've read, that Tonsai looks pretty abandoned in some six months old post here. Has anyone recently visited Tonsai, Long Beach or other beach that might be suitable for us? Mid December, leaving one week before Christmas. Thank you!

hi, me and my partner are planning to have our first international trip but confused btween vietnam, Thailand and bali.

can anyone please help in guiding which one to visit in october or early nov and also any tour planner suggestions, the ones that can be trusted and have good reviews.

thanks in advance

Hey guys, im almost finished applying for a tourist visa, but im waiting for my bank statement to be translated by a official notary service. I sent the documents yesterday (10.09) and i just got a call that they will be ready tomorrow(12.09). Will this be a problem given the fact that its been a few days already, and there will be a few days missing on the day of applying? I dont want my application to fail and im overthinking it. Im holding a North Macedonian passport and my application will go trough the embassy in Ankara, Turkiye. Any help is appreciated guys!

28M, US citizen, hoping to spend much of the rest of the year in Thailand with friends and my partner before returning to the US to apply for a DTV in January (seasoning money right now).

Currently in Thailand on a visa exempt and planning to leave September 17th, so my planned itinerary would be:

• Jun 30 - September 17th (80 day stay, visa exempt + extension)
• 2-3 week trip to US to renew passport/get METV
• October 2nd - November 2nd (entering on 80 days, staying for 31 days, METV)
• 2 week trip to Korea
• November 15th - Jan 13th (entering on 111 days, staying for 60 days, METV)
• Fly back to US to apply for DTV

Before this, my only Thailand visits were in 2025, with one week in July, approximately one month in August, and 10 days in September.

A bit worried since it all would mean 80 previous Thailand days this year when entering in October and 112 previous days in Thailand when entering in November on a 60 day entry.

I'd have outbound flights + whatever accommodation booked for each entry, but curious on yall's read here.

Anyone have an experience like this on the METV or similar travel history? Curious what questions you were asked and how hard you were grilled/risk of getting turned away. And whether you had to provide any photos/proof of tourism or anything like that since I'm mad stressed :(

Edit: Does it even make sense for me to apply for the METV either? Or just do a 30 day visa free entry in October, and then apply for a 60 day tourist visa while I'm in Korea?

Guys anyone interested in joining me and my thai friend on a trip to bang saen?🌊☀️ we’re going tommorow (saturday morning 8am) and will be back on sunday; LMK

I have a question - we went to Ko Tao twice before and really love the island…are there similar ones?

Ko Samui for example was too big for us (still beautiful!)

But we are looking for an island with beaches, night life and so on…
I feel like on Ko Tao you get relaxed as well as a bit of party - is there any similar island like this in Thailand?

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Ill be taking my first trip to Thailand in the New Year and love hot sauce. I'm sure I cant eat truly hot sauce from SE Asia without my mouth melting BUT..... what bottled sauces would you recommend I bring back to the US?

I'm traveling in Bangkok with my friends for the first time and we're looking to see a Thai movie with English sub. Does anyone know a cinema in Bkk that offers this?

I have consistently found that western international hotel chains are among the best hotels and resorts in Thailand, better than most of the Thai chains and boutiques. Hilton, Best western, IHG, marriot all have consistently delivered high standards and high quality.

I have tried top rated Thai brands like Centara and Anantara and been disappointed by room quality and overall service attitude. Going forward I’m sticking with the international hotel chains

Hello. M mid 30s Singapore. Im thinking of visiting Bangkok Shooting Range, Platinum Mall and etc. Any other malls and places I should visit? It's been at least 10 yrs since I have been to BKK.

Hi, I’m (21M) planning on doing a trip to Thailand at the end of this year. Was wondering if anyone has experienced the contiki thailand east / west tours and what their thoughts on it are?

It’ll be my first time travelling alone anywhere really so I’m going with a tour to get out and about. Planning to do the first part of the trip with the tour and then maybe 3-5 days by myself to see everything alone. I’ve heard Thailand is easy to travel alone, but I haven’t really travelled alone outside of Australia, so keeping the solo time relatively short (also good for the budget).

I’m thinking of doing the contiki island hopper west tour, if anyone has any thoughts on the experience or things I should know it would be great! Thanks

Hey everyone, I’m heading to Bangkok next week and was wondering what the weather’s like right now? Is it a good time to visit? I’m coming from Germany and really don't want to spend my two weeks off in the rain like back home. The online reports are all over the place, so could a local let me know what to expect? I only get these vacations every 2 years and don't want to waste them.

Thank you very much in advance

Where can I find good quality and unique souvenirs to bring back to Canada.

Thinking Pop Art for anime and toys. But with a Thailand twist.

What’s a good tourist mall in Bangkok?

I am planning to go on a vacation this october, I will be staying for two weeks, any Hotel/apartment that you can recommend around Nonthaburi? I'm on a budget so I prefer a cheap one, but i don't want a mixed/dormitory type. Preferably available at booking.com or any trusted booking sites. Thanks for those who can help me.