Hi all, a few questions for you. I'm going to Penang tomorrow. I understand Monday is the holiday so I'll just wait till Tuesday to go to the embassy.
I haven't been to Penang in four years and I just have a few questions for you.
- recommended accommodation in Penang? I stayed at Stardust guest house last time and it was decent. Fast internet and private bathroom would be a plus but not necessary.
- I'm gonna be returning to Thailand after my trip on a three month Non-B visa. Do you need to show 10,000 baht for a non b? I've heard conflicting reports about this because they change visa laws every month and it seems to depend on the mood of your border guard and which station. Considering the phase of the moon now who knows lol. I'm an American and on tourist visa I've been asked for 10,000 on the spot.
- do you know minivan or train time schedule from Hat Yai to butterworth/penang? Last time I went here I took a morning train from hat yai and it was very pleasant. I also heard there is a night train.
- any big updates in the last four years in Penang? I loved the Indian food last time. Any museums worth checking out? I missed them last time.
***-also, everyones telling me Penang is now more more "strict" but I have no idea what this implies. What does that mean? Will I run into a potential issue for my non b? I have all the paperwork needed.
Thank you!
TLDR : Answer Summary
The user seeks advice prior to their trip to Penang, including accommodation suggestions, clarification on the cash requirement for a Non-B visa, travel schedules from Hat Yai to Penang, and recent updates about Penang's attractions. Respondents mention requirements for showing 20,000 baht at the border and the importance of having all necessary paperwork for the visa application.
