Multi Entry B Visa - No More?

[Hockeybik]

A friend in the US this week when applying for a multi-entry B visa at the Thai embassy in Washington was told that multi-entry B's were no longer available - "new rules" and that he could only get a SINGLE entry B visa.

Has anyone else heard of this? Doesn't make much sense as he needs to come and go to conduct his business with companies in Thailand. Not very convenient (or economical) to get new visas for each trip, especially a 2 or 3 day one to HK or KL.

Thanks for the help.

[SakuraFlower]

Renewed my Multi B last week, no problems at all in UK.

[InterestedObserver]

Your friend needs to try some of the regional Royal Thai Consulate-Generals or Honorary Consuls. They are usually more user friendly for visas.

[lopburi3]

Did his passport show a long period of stay in Thailand perhaps? Was the paperwork the same as before and was this a major company? Perhaps it is a local decision based on exam of passport/paperwork rather than a rule for all.