DrJack54

Prior to e-Visa when the visas were obtained in person at the various consulates/embassies some places would issue only certain number. eg No more that 2 from that particular consulate. Apart from that, entry to Thailand via air always has the risk of refusal if pp shows basically continuous stay in Thailand. People can be refused entry with a tourist visa. Unmarried (to Thai) and under 50yr old now have visa options such as DTV. Why keep starting threads that you are aware of the answer/options.

Understand completely. You will have zero issues and peace of mind. Have a good stay in Thailand. Please post report.

Finally a sensible post. That's exactly what folk should do.

Bit off topic but yep I was impressed. Here is link to his experiences in Thailand https://backpackbob.com/

I thought you decided against "safe entry service" In any event yes please update with report. Would be helpful. Guessing cost approx 4500b There are two different meet and greet. Some have agent airside. Some have io meet and greet by io prior to immigration lines

I contacted Maneerat today re BBL. Reply: No issue..

Ignore it.

True, but I don't count the acknowledgement of penalties pages. As you mentioned the doc check chicks hand em to you. Have been part of the game for some time now. I just sign

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From the OP..... "I did not have any stamp of my denny entry ... "

So did you get the Non O in UK or Thailand. If in UK what in particular was "not easy"

Slightly off topic however it's often asked about what is "rent a ticket" for onward flight requirement by airlines flying visa exempt. The blog posted earlier is an easy read and imo well written advice: https://backpackbob.com/thailand-return-ticket/

Docs etc for retirement extensions has not changed. As for your question re not wanting to use agent ....suffice to say "he does not want to use agent" moving forward.

Up to the friend however can't be about money as the opportunity cost of having funds locked in Thai bank account at very low interest doesn't stack up vs modest (by comparison) to agent fees.

He has couple of options. 1. Buy a throw away ticket to cheapest destination. 2. Buy a rent a ticket from company eg "onwardticket.com" ...$16usd. Explained fully in this blog: https://backpackbob.com/thailand-return-ticket/ Obviously your friend wants to obtain the Non O inside Thailand and that's fine. Just for others Note: insurance in not required for Non O obtained in or out of Thailand.. Also bank balance is required for both application inside and outside of Thailand. The e-Visa process is simple for Non O retirement.

Definitely: I can't imagine doing it in person at VSF if that required significant travel. You didn't need to provide the agent with the passport pics? I like (sympathize) with posts from @OJAS UK folk have a rough deal regarding passports imo.

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Your whole post is just a bash. Folk were caught out by the sudden change in border bounce "rules" The OP experience along with others are outlined in this thread https://aseannow.com/topic/1347328-nong-khai-border-bounce-avoid/ Previously Nong Khai had zero issues for same day border bounce. People were blindsided, simple as that. @thai006, disregard this posters bash I quoted. Back to you trip to Thailand next week relax you will be fine. Have the onward flight as a print out + funds etc If you do a border bounce this trip then use a border run agent.

You are referring to second line in my screenshot.... "You used AUD in your wise account" I don't keep money in the wise account. WISE some time ago had all AU customers set up a "wallet" with them. The balance can be zero. So anytime you wish to do a transfer it's.... Open online banking app and transfer to Wise Account. Then in WISE hit send to Thai bank account. Always seconds total process

Thinking you should put the experience at the border aside. The two night stay out of Thailand for a border bounce is relatively new "game" Even Nong Khai crossing joined in. For border bounces now it's suggested to either use border run agent or actually spend few days out of Thailand. You mention 45 days out of Thailand prior to next visit. Shouldn't have an issue As advised above have an onward flight, some funds and few nights accommodation. BTW what's the cost of tourist e-Visa for Thailand in your country?

The agent you mention is discussed in this thread with a positive review. 45 days out of Thailand seems reasonable amount of time to be able to enter visa exempt. The border crossings experience has nothing to do with entry via air. Did you consider the alternative of tourist visa entry. Note : I changed thread title.

I don't have a Wise balance. Step 1 transfer funds from my Westpac account to Wise. (Instant) Step 2 Transfer from Wise to Thai Kasikorn a/c (basically instant)

Apparently you skipped over Covid effect on places such as Rolling bar Soi 8 as just One Example.

Thinking chill pill in order. Agents will update shortly. Personally doubt it's an issue.

I don't. So 4 hrs to Poi Pet for a holiday of few weeks. Then where to after entering Thailand. Nevermind