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It's not an independent country's embassy's job to check or prosecute for overstay in a foreign country so as long as the person applying meets all the requirements and provides all forms and documentation for a new passport, there should not be an issue. Whether the receiving staff decides to report the overstay to immigration or not, nobody can guarantee that one way or another.

Yeah sure and then after getting the money, the payment will eventually chargeback/be reversed and the person is out $600, no chance bud.

Taxi drivers have stabbed people over much less than 1600, I don't find it strange at all.

Corner units are great as well for avoiding noisy neighbors and bonus if they have a great view.

Not noisy at all thankfully, I don't think many people live full time on my floor. A huge relief as the previous condo I was in was the worst with some idiot smoking all day and leaving his door open with the tv on full blast and the smoke would stink up my unit and the hallways. Also had some guy who I suspect was mentally ill constantly laughing and making weird noises that would echo through the hallway.

Majority of "Farang" managers do not have work permits and are on a student visa etc.. And yes, I've heard their salary is low but they also receive a percentage of sales as commission I've heard which is their incentive to make the bar successful.

I personally don't see a need for them but if you're asking honestly, yes they are paid a salary and they are there the same reason the ladies are there in a way. Some guys who come alone want someone to chat with who can speak conversational english, they sometimes give out free shots of the cheap stuff to keep the customer hopefully coming back/loyal to the bar, if they speak Thai, they can act as translator, handle social media for the bar etc..

Police holding the 80,000 baht as evidence of course. Pretty sure that's the standard operation when someone throws 50,000 baht off their balcony. I'm sure that 30,000 baht will be safe in their hands. Once he gets out of the hospital, he'll surely be able to claim the 10,000 baht back.

Same. If I don't catch it and it's a small amount, just tell myself that I will pay closer attention next time. Although, you will find often that when you return, they will immediately just hand you the money they have to the side with no argument if they did it intentionally. I have also pointed out and returned money more than a few times when too much change was given back.

Yes, 7 days max but you need to do it in person after the due date has passed I believe.

As said below, you need a letter from your school confirming your studies have ended and when.

You said you left with it cancelled, can't you show immigration the proof that you did?

Jomtien is pretty much little Moscow besides the more luxurious and expensive builds I guess.

Back on topic after all this pointless arguing and dick measuring. I've seen pics of some of the units and the state of The Base and agree with the OP that it's in a bad state for a newish condo and wouldn't want to be an owner of a unit there at the moment. I've stayed in Unixx for long periods and it's about 8 years old or so and is in great shape and maintained well in my opinion. Only issue is the slow ass elevator trips and it's not as central as The Base or The Edge. Btw I'm also on Elite as being under 50, it was the only option for me to stay here long term and hassle free but I agree with anyone who says it's a glorified tourist visa, overpriced and certainly wouldn't use it to show off or actually feel like I'm anything special for having it.

Next step is to get the location where exactly the funds were collected from Moneygram then. Western Union/Moneygram are frequently used by scammers in certain countries where either an ID is not required and you only need the transaction code, they possibly use a fake ID or they are in collusion with corrupt pick up staff.

How were you given the transaction code by your parents? If via email, Facebook etc.. it's possible either your or your parent's devices are compromised. Moneygram should be able to tell you at which location the money was picked up which would be helpful for you to know.

They can show whatever price the app calculates but I'd be shocked if there's some random Grab driver in Prakhon Chai who would accept and for that price.

You didn't lose 8000B. Contact your home bank and they'll do an investigation and return your funds.

Your first time there? Pretty standard based on my experiences and what I've read on here and other places.

If/once Evolve rejects the deposit, it will be returned to the sender. I noticed for some users, they said the old account will work until the 30th so hopefully yours will still go through, even after the 18th. If not, ideally, once they see it was returned, they will note your account details recently changed and direct the failed deposit to your new account details but nobody can predict or guarantee that. At best, your money will be delayed.

Hopefully not too long. Try it and let's see.

I'd cancel your card and get a new one.

Definitely a scam. Like you said, not normal at all for Vietnamese to randomly stop foreigners to show them around. Maybe a pig butchering scam or take you to a restaurant where you'll be charged huge prices and she gets a cut etc.

Not a dig at you but it seems like you are making things more complicated for yourself than necessary. You said you live in Jomtien, just pop by, bring every single document you think they might ask for and do your first TM30. They'll advise you of any possible issues that might arise like the condo being a double unit etc..

Completed TM30 form Copy of Passport Copy of a household registration book (ทะเบียนบ้าน) or title deed (โฉนด) Copy of sale contract Immigration will not let you do more than one TM30 at the same time even if you rent/own and stay at multiple condos/residences at the same time. Just one is enough.