Currently in Vientiane, Laos for a 3 months Non-Imm O Visa (based on raising my Thai son), booked my appointment a month ago obtaining que #5, arrived at the Embassy at 8:30am to a line of about 25 people, when the main gate 'eventually' opened at 9:08am the que had grown to about 50+. I was sent to 'window 3' where I was greeted by the apparently notorious "Visa denied bitch", who upon inspecting my paperwork asked if I had a Thai bank account, I told her 'Yes, that's where I transfer my monthly income from England to", she then told me I need a photocopy of my bank book, I categorically told her "In the last FOUR+ years of obtaining this visa I have never been asked for my bank detail BECAUSE this Visa doesn't require it", not only that but I didn't have my bank book with me anyhow. She accepted my 'explanation' and took my application without further problems. Walked out the main gate at 9:30am & headed back to my hotel a 30 minute walk away. By asking me for my bank details for a Visa that doesn't require it, either SHE doesn't know her job properly or she's 'testing' ME to see if I know what paperwork I need. Oh well, I'll find out tomorrow if I've been denied or not ;-)
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user shares their experience applying for a Non-Immigrant O Visa at the Thai Embassy in Vientiane, Laos. They describe the long wait and a challenging interaction with a specific embassy staff member regarding documentation, specifically the request for a Thai bank account photocopy, which they believed was unnecessary for their visa category. The comments reflect others' experiences and frustrations with the application process and the potential for additional document requests.
