Pla Simon

Never have used agents. This border is my preferred goto, as most local - usually smooth and friendly. Thai officer confirmed Thailand is still offering 60 day exempt with no restrictions - sticking point seemed to be Cambodian policy.

Having enjoyed unhindered back to back 60 day visa exempt stamps at this border point, a few days ago was advised that Cambodian immigration had very recently changed policy (Mon 17/03/2025) - and were not accepting a payment for sameday return to Thailand, and required an over night stay... I was then informed to try Phusing / Chong Sangam - as they may have a different policy. Phoning to enquire proved completely fruitless - no answer. As I was on my last day of visa, and unprepared for an overnight stay, I cut my losses and reported to Kap Choeng to get a 30 day extention. Was informed recent unannounced policy shift was to crackdown on recent call center gangs / scammers, for forseeable future. Immigration officer then called and confirmed all borders with Cambodia had introduced this same policy, and were asking for 3,000 thb for sameday return - not the usual 300. Was advised to check a couple of days before attempting border bounce again. There seems to be no news of these sudden changes - so can anyone confirm the same ? Best regards.

Walking sticks and stones. Could have been worse. The child should consider himself lucky that grandpa didn't have 3 of his drinking buddies with him...

What a Turnip.

Some will, but mostly incinerated by those lower down the food chain.

Maybe just seeking universal truths by having a Jodrell - the enlightenment of Harry Monk. Getting off on a 67 Year old ? Is this peculiar / particular sin to be known as a granny "bap" ?

Really chaps ? Irony and apologue brought to you, courtesy of the boiling frog syndrome.

Not really - this model was adopted from Singapore. I would imagine most of that figure is non payment levies - between 5-11 times the actual tariff. Probably to grow exponentially, thanks to the conceited, vindictive little <deleted> in office.

Renewed recently - submitted / collected in person. 3 week turn around. All quite smooth, despite hiccup with payment using Thai bank card, and then toing and froing with passport office. Ended up transferring funds from UK bank. Use a UK debit card for remittance. All the best.

Yeah - minus the everything.

Ironic, considering he heads a multi billion dollar organisation that aided and granted safe passage to nazi war criminal "migrants". The Catholic church is in no position to cast any stones.

Big monk's, instead of black man's ?

Surin is renowned for hard core drinking - usually the old seezip is at fault. That and a bit of yaba for good measure. I live in Ta tum district - rife with it here. After being tw*tted with a concrete block, I'm sure he passed the slump test.

Fear mongering and conspiracy done to death, not for me thanks. Oh, go on then. I find it strange that selective historic topics cannot be accessed anymore - from source. Flip flop back pedaling ? It's a shame all the uneducated / unsourced opinions and advice from those times can't be untaken. I'll leave you all to it.

I've seen worse.