Elopole

I have the same issue...

I registered at W language school (Asoke branch) in August 2014.

Got my 1st extension just when rules started to change in October. From there, the school asked to come within one month with extra fee for the additional hours etc. I brought my passport to front desk in November as requested to go through the formalities, and was told by the staff that this had since been waived and that the letter would be ready next month.

So I returned early January right after new year to enquire again for the letter, as my extension was within 30 days. I was told by front desk staff with a big smile not to worry, that the letter was ready for extension and that I could collect it one week before the extension date.

I went this morning and was told... completely different story: that I must go for test, pay for the extra hours requested by the new regulation (which is understandable), apply for a new extension letter (which takes around 4 weeks)

I come twice a week at the school for study and enquired November, December and early January about the extension and was obviously given the wrong information. The staff did all they could to fix it (as well as cover for the staff who kept giving the wrong information).

The concern being that my extension expires in 1 week... so the W school staff told me the only way was to be overstay until getting the extension letter... Well...!!!

if the rules been changed a few days ago how can I get the correct documents to apply for a new visa in time?.... meaning in a week

The visa rules have changed for non-immigrant ED visa, effective this month.

You now have to reapply for a new one at a Thai embassy (overseas) each year.

I will be in Khao Lak with a friend next week, and we need to travel to Hua Hin Saturday morning to reach there Saturday mid afternoon.

Going to Phuket then Bangkok then Hua Hin is an option but I thought there may be more 'direct' way: are there any bus/taxi service to do Khao Lak - Hua Hin during day time?
Thanks!

I will be in Khao Lak with a friend next week, and we need to travel to Hua Hin Saturday morning to reach there Saturday mid afternoon.

Going to Phuket then Bangkok then Hua Hin is an option but I thought there may be more 'direct' way: are there any bus/taxi service to do Khao Lak - Hua Hin during day time?
Thanks!

Which countries in SE Asia still allow to make Thai Tourist visas (single & double entries) for non-residents in the country?

I thought at the moment there was only Vientiane...