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Nice, informative post. But, I am surprised. They really seem to have gotten strict about the requirements. About 4 years ago, I got my Thai visa in Malaysia. But, it was in Penang and it was a single entry tourist visa. I am very sure that for example they didn't ask for a bank statement. And, I can't remember if I had to give an accommodation document. I had it with me but not sure now if they asked for it. Maybe, the difference was because mine was a single entry visa? Or, maybe it was because it was in Penang, not KL? Or, maybe things have changed and the requirements are like the ones listed above for all types of tourist visas? Any idea?

I hope the guy recovers. Although 'coma' doesnt sound so good sadly. As a Turkish person, I would love to see the full force of the law applied to this scumbag. I mean, yeah, there are millions of Turks in this world, but, still, this gives us a bad reputation overall. Getting soaked doesnt justify headbutting someone. Sad.

I did a 30-day extension on my visa exempt at Laksi. This was about 6-7 weeks ago. And, they didn't ask for TM 30 from me. I don't want to give wrong info. But, I got the idea that they ask it only from people who last entered Thailand via land. As I wrote, I don't want to give wrong info. I could be wrong. Does anyone here know about the TM 30 situation for visa exempt (and tourist visa) extensions at Laksi? I mean, in a certain and accurate manner.

I sadly also doubt it.

Well, assuming this is true (it probably is, to some extent at least), sadly, it will hardly get any coverage in news outlets etc. around the world. Most of them, especially those in the West, are still fully preoccupied with the Ukraine-Russia war. Sadly, Myanmar won't get much sympathy or attention, just like almost none of the less-developed countries does. Since last year, it is just Ukraine, Ukraine, Ukraine.

I have just read the article. I had thought that the booze ban started at midnight the day before. Well, I was wrong. The ban apparently starts at 6 pm of the day before. Shucks ????

Oh, dear. A rich businessman becoming the next PM of Thailand. What can go wrong? ???? Of course, Thaksin's daughter might be the PM. In that case, of course, it will be the same thing. A rich businessman as PM. How much say would his daughter have in important matters? Not looking good.

I agree. Let people have fun and enjoy themselves, but I am also mostly staying in my room till Sunday. Water fight is not my thing. By the way, will tomorrow be okay to venture outside? For example, Nana area. Today is the last day of Songkran, but tomorrow is Sunday, so I was wondering if the water thing will continue tomorrow. Any thoughts? I will most probably take my risk anyway, and go out. I have been bored, being mostly in my room since Thursday morning.

Students from 2 vocational schools fighting each other...... In Bangkok, this has been going on since early 90's, as far as I know. Possibly even since much earlier. Some things never change. Well, but, I guess they don't normally take the fight to Khao San though ????

Seems so. But of course, the no. of 7-Elevens is really high in Bangkok and so, the chances of some extremely drunk and/or drugged up guy doing damage at them are not low. It is sad actually because I have found almost all the 7-Eleven staff in Thailand very nice, polite and helpful. This incident must have made staff at that store terrified. It is also sad because such incidents give us foreigners a bad reputation due to generalisation. At least among some Thais.

We are no idiots. We all know the first and only choice. And, then the REAL choice behind her. Thaksin coming back will cause major divisions again. I dont know why some of you even like the guy. And, he was/is no socialist. Do you honestly believe a rich businessman in Thailand can be a socialist? He was clever to adopt the color red, just to attract the masses. It is just sad. I lived in this country for many years. Shinawats should have been history by now. I actually think Khun Prayut has done a decent job.

He is a criminal. Sad to see many of the posters supporting this guy. In the name of war against drugs, he caused the deaths of hundreds, if not thousands, of people. Then, there was the raid against a mosque, where many people without weapons etc got killed. And, he had been heavily corrupt. And, he caused so much division in Thailand. And, he will continue to do so, if he comes back. Seriously, why do you support him? Because he got elected by popular vote?? So did Hitler. So has Lukashenko. So has Putin. So has Erdoğan. And many others. All dictators. Come on.

Just found out about this as I was reading the Bangkok Post of today just now. Horrible. One doesn't want to imagine how the poor girl felt from the moment she was kidnapped. I hope they will be caught and then get the death penalty or life without parole, either here or in China. I guess life without parole here in Thailand would make them suffer more.

Yes, I did the Laksi extension too. Twice. So, for me, enough is enough. Heading back home at the end of this 45-day period. More than enough money will have been spent ???? For those of you who will continue to do the leaving and coming back thing, it will now make more sense to get the tourist visa, as the visa exempt will be only 30 days from now on.

By the way, I must add that Air Asia folks are really nice. I lost my boarding pass today ???? Somewhere at Penang airport ???? Luckily, it proved to be no problem. Hey, I had to check out of my hotel at 12. Then, I had several hours to kill before my flight time. So, I had a bit too many beers ???? By the way, food in Penang is GREAT! Great curries, for example. And, anyway, as I wrote earlier, nice to see tourism picking up. The flight was almost full capacity.

Well, March 31 is just over. I doubt it will be extended. Back to 30 days now.

Turkey is messed up big time. Economically, politically and socially. I don't see much hope.

Yes, all via air entry. Sorry if I wasn't clear enough. First time was from my country, Turkey. 45 days. Then, I extended it at Laksi for 1 month. Then, I went to Penang. 45 days. And then another month's extension at Laksi. Now, just got back from Penang again, as I said. 45 days. Possibly will go back to Turkey mid-May, when this expires. Already, enough money spent ???? I hope this was clearer, sir ????

Hey, folks. Just got back from Penang by air. Luckily, no problem, getting my third back to back visa exempt. And, today is the last day for 45 day visa exempt. I had actually thought they would extend it, but, they choose not to do it. I won't go for number four. When this 45 day stay period ends, I might or might not extend it for 1 month at Laksi, but, that is about it. By the way, my flight from Penang was like at least 90 percent full. Tourism is really picking up. Keep in mind that there are 2 daily flights of Air Asia.

RIP. I guess we will probably never be able to know for sure if it was an accidental fall or suicide.

I had first thought you swam somewhere along the Chao Phraya River ???? I don't know much about how it is in Bang Noi. Going back to HH topic, yes, the main beach area (you know, near the Sheraton) is not that great for swimming. I swam around there for 2-3 times only and each time stayed only a short time in the sea. And, I have never seen many people in the sea, each time I went there.

You swim in the river in Bangkok??! Are you sure that is a good idea? ????

Flying in a seaplane would be cool, I guess. Never done so.

I was going to start a new thread and ask this question, but I am glad I saw this thread. My guess is, and it is of course only a guess, since there are only 2 weeks left till March 31, it is not looking likely regarding the extension of it beyond March 31. But of course, you never know it here. So, assuming it doesn't happen, it would be a much better idea for some people to apply for and hopefully get a tourist visa instead of going for visa exempt. Now, regarding neighboring places, as far as I know, Penang used to be the easiest and most straightforward one for getting the tourist visa. Things may have changed by now of course. But, visa exempt plus in-country extension is still not bad. 30 days plus 30 days gives you a good length of period.

The place is quite far from where I am staying now. But, I might go for just one day of the tournament. I used to play six-red snooker in the 90's and early 00's. I never became very good at it but it was fun, having beer or whisky and playing and socialising at the same time. I think that for some reason, the no of snooker clubs in Bangkok has decreased a lot since the 90's. I was staying in Saphan Kwai back then. There were so many snooker clubs in that area back then. But, they gradually closed down one by one. I haven't been there for many years. I am guessing there might be only 1 or 2 left there now.