hotandsticky

Incorrect. I have checked in scores of times with my Thai DL; on the very rare occasions that the hotel has been more insistent then I show a picture of my passport ID page from my phone.

You are wrong, as much as you don't want to be - but you are, so let's keep banging on about the very simple fact that it is NOT an official ID card. If you translate the first point on the back of the card, it clearly states that it is "Not an ID card".

The pink card should not work. If you translate the first point on the back of the card, it clearly states that it is "Not an ID card".

.............because they have spare time on their hands and can do that......

Correct. Photo ID comes in may forms.

You REALLY do like the sound of your own voice, don't you. Tiresome to others but I suppose it fills up the forum.

The Oxford Don must have been riveted by your conversation.

@worrab is correct. I am not sure that it was always the case but recently, the 90 day report date has been limited to the extension date (where this is less than 90 days away).

Waffle The processing times for a standard visitor visa rarely "vary". VfS will advise 15 working days as their standard processing time but a decision is usually made within a couple of weeks. As far as appointments are concerned there is always a premium slot available - and you can walk in if you are prepared to pay for the privilege. For free appointments there is usually something available up to a week ahead.

You seem to have a very narrow view of life.

Exactly. As I told my missus 15 years ago when the price crept over 10,000 Baht......."it won't be long before it is back under 10k!".....

I would amend your name to RETARDius for that racist remark.

That would make a refreshing change.

It's not about you...........................

If the current government was in any way 'progressive' this is the first law they would abandon.

Historically, prohibition has never been a success - anywhere. I really don't get the point of the 2pm to 5pm restriction - nor the ban on alcohol sales near schools. Alcoholics will always have a drink available and even heavy drinkers will usually plan their purchases to ensure they have adequate stock. The restriction only works against the 'normal' person, who has not planned the timing of their purchase, and the spontaneous buyer - that obviously includes tourist visitors. I don't like rules that (IMO) serve no purpose; this one serves no purpose and I certainly don't buy the 'protection of school children' argument.

That was ALL I got out of your post. It is actually Chonburi Immigration.

Jomtien is Pattaya........................

Because they haven't allowed you into their country

I have bought off Nookie for year but I no longer buy cod (from anyone) for the reasons mentioned above. I also found the cod to be chewy and after defrosting and cooking I reckon I lost 50% of the frozen weight. That made it a very expensive meal.

Smart move is always to have it on your phone.

A good career move, and a good time to do it.

Roads

You will be told the standard 15 working days but they have been coming in about 10......say, 2 weeks after submitting biometrics.

Obviously! It's a long way to walk back.....