Don't be - your time may come ????
Mine was just after the Erewan bombing and Immigration realised that that they had no idea where their Farangs really were.
I would also say that the process IS quite simple. The only irritation when doing these regularly is the repetitive data input that could be saved carrying forward this data from a previous application. Usually takes me 15 minutes to complete the online application for the missus and about 10 minutes to upload the 5 supporting documents. Another 5 minutes to printout the appointment confirmation, her passport copy and the VfS checklist.
You may need to re-read the OP. One of us has got it wrong? (I wouldn't exclude myself).
The VfS part is online, no visit required . This where consistency comes in to it. Immigration 'simply' stamp the pre-approved extension.
In principle, I like this idea and processing by VfS will bring a consistency to document requirements.
It should also remove corruption from that part of the system.
No. MAKRO still bake onsite.
Siem Reap ((Cambodia in general) has far superior bread to Thailand. Obviously down to the French/Vietnamese influence whereas Thailand has not benefited from colonisation.
I had a restaurant in Buriram and used to bring back dozens of baguettes from Siem Reap.
I would say don't try the Royal brand.....or at least read, and understand, the nutritional information first - then decide.
I am told that MAKRO Kraftkorn bread is pretty good, but I haven't tried it yet
So am I.
If I had to change tomorrow I would do; age is only a barrier if you allow it to be.
There are few better places than Thailand for finding female company (if that is what you refer to) - at any age.