Picking up on a passing remark in an earlier thread (Ubonjoe) - "avoid applying on Monday or Wednesday" Are these just the busier days or is there something more fundamental. (Before confirming travel plans.) Thanks.

It is busier on those days because those are the days the buses and vans for visa runs arrive.

Sounds like a great piece of advice to have been given. Many thanks.

Sounds like a great piece of advice to have been given. Many thanks.

Biggest day to avoid is Friday, as you need an overnight stay to collect the next day BUT Sat/Sun closed meaning you would have to wait until Monday to collect back your passport.

Monday is always a no go--workers-1st day of the week to travel for many.

Tuesday 8am Wednesday 8am my best days.

Thursdays is a no as this is the last day you can apply then collect Friday --last minute peoples day.

Avoid the 9-30 rush at Laos border if it happens to be busy you have to run to the Consulate quick as it closes at 11-am for applications.

When you collect the Consulate NOW opens at 13-30 it was 13-00. be near the gate before 1 pm or you will be queuing in a 30 meter queue.

At the Thai consulate, get your numbered ticket first thing....go all the way to the front and get your number. The first time there, I sat like a dummy, filling out the forms, getting photos and copies, but never got that damn number. Wasted at least an hour. That was a few years dumber ago.