Any South Africans recently went to Cambodia and back to Thailand? I'd like some information because I'm quite confused... I was told I don't need a tourist visa as we have a 30day visa exemption. Does this mean I only apply for the Thai pass and get a visa on arrival?

TIA

Hi!

So I have searched, phoned and emailed but no response or certainty. Hoping this group can please help or offer advice.

I'm South African, on the Thai embassy website it says South Africans are banned (with the announcement of the Omricon variant early Dec and not updated). But on the Thai Embassy website it says all nationalities are eligible for the Phuket Sandbox program.

Would have liked to apply for 60days visa and extend for another 30days. Or alternatively just come in on 30days and extend for another 30days.

Any advice or assistance will be appreciated.

Thanking in advance, Vinique.

A second question: A friend, South African, is currently in Laos applying for a tourist visa after 2 consecutive ED visas. He has all the docs, the 20K in cash, a plane ticket to Malaysia, up to date bank statements, you name it, but he is still worried that even if the visa is granted, he will be denied entry at Phuket Airport. Does anyone have any idea how likely this is considering the fact that he is from SA and has two ED visas in his passport? Thanks again.