On 1/5/2019 at 8:55 AM, MekkOne said:

I just called the agent in front of the consulate in Sawannakhet, he confirmed they started ask for financial proof since the 2nd of January.

Then He told you " Porkies "

I'm just back from Savannakhet this past Monday (12/02/19 ). I applied for multi entry non o based on marriage on  February 11th 2019. Collected my passport - complete with new multi entry visa on the 12th February. Nothing changed, same documents required - no need for financial proof of anything, costs 5000 baht.

 

 went at around 10am and there were maybe 40 people waiting. It closes at 11am. They say to pick up your passport at 2pm but will be open 1.30pm........NO It Does NOT,Is & Always has been " Spot on 2pm )

 

There are 2 parking near the bridge:

- this one is free and kind of inside the immigration or border area. Now if you are going to spend a night in sav. dont park here. They will break your windows......Well I MUST Be VERY Lucky,I've parked in the FREE One the last 3 Occasions & Have NEVER Had ANY of My Windows broken,Nor ANY Other damage done to my Vehicle ( If YOU Have YOU Must've Upset Somebody )......

 

Edited February 14, 20197 yr by Nong Khai Man

56 minutes ago, Nong Khai Man said:

has been " Spot on 2pm

This matches my experience last year as well, the gates were not opened a minute before 2pm.  This is important for those trying to make a "close" flight connection upon returning to Thailand.