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13 hours ago, RubbaJohnny said:

. . . . an airline or agent that doesn't require return passport number in advance or allows free change of passport number, some will not permit others seem to want large fees.

Where did you see this?

This one?

https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1148274-pattaya-new-motorway-set-to-open-free-in-may-130-baht-from-bangkok-to-u-tapao-in-august/

I recently flew Thailand to Vietnam (not on your route) on a one way ticket with Thai VietjetAir, with the intention of gaining 15 day visa exemption on entry.  I was required to show an onward ticket at both airport check in and at arrival immigration.

There have been many discussions on whether going through immigration the day before your flight counts as leaving for immigration purposes, or whether it's the time of the flight's departure that counts.  I don't recall any consensus or positive proof either way.  A recent discussion may have given us the answer, but the OP hasn't returned to it as promised.

https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1117619-overstaying-by-a-few-hours/#comments

It seems impractical for the OP anyway and I would suggest contacting the airline, explaining the position, and requesting them to fix it.  Before doing this however, compile a list of alternatives with that airline, with any partners or others in their alliance and lastly with unconnected airlines and when they agree to look for alternatives give them your ones in order of preference.  A 24 hour change is a major change and most airlines will be helpful with finding solutions.

ETA.  Before doing the above, check that your flight has actually been cancelled - they might be bumping you for their own benefit in which case you call them and request reinstatement, explaining why.

Same point and same take on it I think.  Hit and miss being 100% correct.

18 minutes ago, OJAS said:

If you have UK debit and/or credit cards which you are planning to use during your stay in Thailand, please make sure that your bank is informed accordingly in advance - otherwise you might find them blocked.

Usually good advice, but Halifax for example (possibly one of the most popular UK banks for an overseas travel card) now don't want to know.

https://www.halifax.co.uk/travel/help-guidance/

It's been required for some time now to my knowledge, but not doing it will often go under the radar unless the visitor has cause to visit immigration for some reason.  Even then, depending on the immigration office it may still not be an issue.

5 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

It's true that an airline may except an onward flight within 60 days after explaining your plan to obtain extension to VE. Seen it happy personally.

I've not seen it or done it, but chatted to a check in agent about it once while checking in with a visa in my passport.  She confirmed (after being prompted to read the full page) that she would probably let someone board now it had been pointed out to her, but previously she was under the impression that no return ticket within 30 days meant no boarding.

13 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

OP, You have zero chance of getting on flight from Cambodia to Thailand without an onward flight.

He/she is flying in on Eva Air, so not flying in from Cambodia.

OP.  The system the airlines use does mention that in-country extensions are available for visa exempt entries, so in theory it's possible they would allow you to board if you got the chance to point this out to them at check in.  In practice there are far too many stories of denied boarding over the years to risk it.

5 hours ago, Russell17au said:

I know that there used to be more but now there are only those listed as international. Udon Thani used to be an international where a lot of Chinese used to come in but I think that they have closed the international part and Khon Kaen has not opened its new part yet and has not become an international airport at this stage

It's no wonder your posts get shot down when they are repeatedly inaccurate.  KUL-HHQ (Hua Hin) and SGN-UTP would be two other routes.

Your first post in this thread has been torn apart already so need for me to repeat those posts, but I was shaking my head when I read it at the amount of misinformation it contained.

6 hours ago, wealthychef said:

I'm not sure about who claims what, but as of right this moment, the TT rate from Bangkok Bank is 31.02.  Transferwise is converting at 31.22.  So they are better than TT.

I get these two rates and they're much as I would expect, however you also mentioned a third rate in post 1008

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Today's published rate is 32.13

I (and buick in post 1010 it seems) can't work out where that rate comes from.  Can you explain?

Now available until October 2020.

On 2/13/2020 at 4:01 PM, cliveshep said:

The house owning sister is sick - high blood pressure, enlarged heart, forbidden to exert herself by the hospital and is on medication, the other sister is partially disabled, he back was broken in an accident 9 years ago, her husband abandoned her in the hospital because he knew he couldn't pay the bill. So the hospital let her back heal as it would and discharged her. It is now permanently humped and she cannot lift things or work.  the husband is dead. But then I said that already! How then can I leave them?

And the 21 year old nephew?

On 2/14/2020 at 3:26 AM, wealthychef said:

The stated conversion rate was 31.13 THB/USD.  Today's published rate is 32.13, . . . .

Published by who?

Transferwise claims to always use the interbank rate.

I've used Vinasun taxis, both at the airport and in town, and have had no issues.  Always on the meter with no arguments.  Airport to District 1 was about 150,000 Dong and it looks like Vo Van Tan is a bit closer to the airport so should be less.  I've also taken a bus for 20,000 but not sure which one to recommend for your destination.

I use VND (Dong) obtained from an ATM at the airport.  I've seen USD accepted but not sure how widespread it is.

On 2/11/2020 at 1:43 AM, lapamita said:

i am strongly belive, the time of  an Non O multi is soon over.

They'll disappear as the electronic application procedure rolls out, as there is no provision for them there.

On 2/9/2020 at 11:19 AM, treetops said:

Not everyone has that option, and besides, most are probably at the shop they like most, whether that be for price, range, quality, convenience or whatever, so going to another means they're losing out.  That's as dumb as asking for ID when it shouldn't be required.

On 2/10/2020 at 3:56 AM, digger70 said:

You may call that dumb, but hey it takes one to know one ???? , but for us it works I would be calling that Smart . ????

Did you read and understand what I wrote?

I said "not everyone" which indicates some do and some don't.  I'm really chuffed for you that you are in the group that has the option to change without losing out.  Cutting off your nose to spite your face is not smart and that's what the other group would be doing.  Any warm feeling it gave you would expire quickly in those others, so it'd be dumb.

From your own posts you left the place filthy, sublet to a friend, soiled a mattress and defaulted on your rent.  Yes, the landlord is overcharging but it sounds like you deserve it and had the opportunity when you were still resident to address the situation.  Leaving a week early sounds like running away to avoid things on exit day.

You may well get away with paying less than asked, or even nothing at all, but you sure don't deserve to.

It depends on the type (cost) of ticket.  It could be as little as 15kg to as much as 35kg, with additional allowances for status holders of their frequent flyer club.  There is no 23kg level.

Go to "Manage a Booking" on the Emirates' website armed with your PNR from the Travel Agent and you should find what you need.

Did you see this multi page thread on the subject?

https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1147370-corona-virus-affecting-the-bar-scene/

On 2/8/2020 at 3:41 AM, digger70 said:

Why worry, if they pull that crazy stunt to us ,,, easy, we  just leave the groceries there say nothing and walk out and go shopping elsewhere .  ????

Not everyone has that option, and besides, most are probably at the shop they like most, whether that be for price, range, quality, convenience or whatever, so going to another means they're losing out.  That's as dumb as asking for ID when it shouldn't be required.

On 2/8/2020 at 10:08 AM, misterphil said:

Ive acquired 2 Non O visas online and never had a problem. 

 

Yes, the website isn't the best but it is usable if you know what your doing. 

I too have successfully used it for a Non O.  As you say it's not the best, and I would say to any user if anything doesn't look like you expect it to, stop and take the time to understand what has happenend rather than bulldozing through.  You'll find it much easier to rectify if you understand what's going on.

22 hours ago, CliffH said:

The photo checker facility only works on the portrait file, and not the passport one, which it always fails.

The passport pic has it's own reader which pulls the data from the image (from the MRZ?) and enters it in the appropriate fields of the entry form.  It does come with a warning to double check the data but successfully reads my passport scan so it's wrong to say it always fails.

On 1/21/2020 at 5:00 AM, Bruno123 said:

Doesn't need to be booked in advance, but does need to be booked online.

So you can be at the airport and book yourself on to the transfer, whilst waiting for the bus..

The buses disappear frrom those available on the booking screen an hour or so before the departure time, so don't think you can turn up 15 minutes before the bus leaves and book it on line.