For this week's episode of the Dateline Bangkok podcast, Tommy Walker speaks with Mr. Naruchai Ninnad, deputy director-general of the Department of Consular Affairs at Thailand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

This interview will discuss Thailand’s current visa system, with a specific focus on the Destination Thailand Visa (DTV). Khun Naruchai talks about how Thailand’s three visa phases, why the DTV has been introduced, the number of successful applicants and some of the reasons some applicants have been rejected.

Khun Nurachai also answers some of the FAQ’s about the DTV visa, freelancers,digital nomads, soft power, eligibility and costs.

Link to podcast: https://youtu.be/goyZSHfJlc0?si=CJjNMdz1sBTIEgv9