As I found out in August to my chagrin, you also need a Police clearance form from Thai police headquarters. Costs 100 B and takes 10 days.

Little India is interesting. Nice street art / graffiti around Canon St. area. I can't recommend the hotel I stayed in despite it's location being convenient to Consulate.

I see. I will be going on my own in two weeks, flying to V and then doing leg work to and from E by taxi or whatever. Is this hotel far from E do you know?

@Hannelie ******************

may I ask which hotel, why was it amazing and is it nearby embassy? Thanks

Don't be so defiant. Go with the flow.

I stayed at 1926 Heritage Hotel which is seven minute taxi ride from Consulate. 18 Ringgit if booked through hotel. Only 13 from Consulate back to hotel so obviously the hotel gets its cut each time. Nothing special. Has a pool but didn't use it. Friendly staff. Rooms a bit poky with eight channels of crummy Malay tv. Corridors span out like Strangeways prison in Manchester. Breakfast included but basic. Superb coffee mind. Very echoey and I imagine noisy at weekends. Two night stay required for visa so cost 1,000 B per night. Nothing of note roundabout. All touristy spots are in Georgetown proper. I think if I went again I'd stay more centrally in Georgetown and take the hit on more expensive taxis to from Consulate which are around 40 Ringgit. Food and drinks considerably more expensive than Thailand. One way road system makes traffic flow very smooth. And of course no language barrier. I asked a local security guard directions to money exchange on Burma Rd. He looked up from his paper and replied in Queen's English pronunciation,'So exactly where would you like to go sir?'. Can't imagine any yam in Bangkok have the same eloquent response.

Form over substance.

@Victoria *****

yes. Up to three months is acceptable.

Nope. Submit application 9:00 - 11:00 am first day. Pick up 14:00-16:00 pm the following day 150 MR. Copy of passport front page. Two passport photos. Onward flight confirmation required. If you can't provide any of those there's a very helpful chap outside Consulate who can provide them all - for a fee.

@Aleksandar **********

8:30 to get in queue.