Just left the Thai Consulate in Vientiane. Applying for a non O based on raising a half Thai child. Been doing it for a couple of years. Was asked to show a bank book. First time ever. Didn't have one. ' Next time no bank book, no visa' were her curt parting words to me.
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The user shares their experience applying for a Non-O visa at the Thai Consulate in Vientiane, specifically for those raising a half Thai child. They mention an unexpected request for a bank book, which has not been required in their previous applications. The consulate officer made it clear that future applications would need to include a bank book to be considered.
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