@Ron ******

just answering the question you asked. That is what would have happened if you didn't call to confirm. They need confirmation from the hotel and if they don't get it they cancel the booking. Same with flights.

If you had waited 24 hours the booking would have been canceled and you would have gotten your money back.

Check your passport. Some embassies glue a visa in your passport and then stamp it with a DENIED-text. If they did that, you'll need a new passport.

If you don't have anything new in your passport, and you haven't been in Thailand long-term before going to Hanoi, you can enter Thailand on a 45 day visa exempt, which should be enough for your 1 month trip.

Wise has that exact function. Just click on Convert and then click the auto conversion button and set it up.

First, block the laugh reactors in this group.

Second, yes you can go to a local immigration office and get a 30 day extension if you have a visa exemption stamp.

Like Miguel said. You have a 60 day visa. Not 90 days.

You can extend it to 90 days when you have 2 weeks left, the date depends on the stamp you get when you enter the country.

Make sure to have a ticket out of the country within 60 days, even if it's a throwaway or a fully refundable/changeable one.

Hua Hin is the best option for a family friendly visit.

Beaches are okay and if you head a bit more south there are some beautiful places to visit.

Or Koh Larn near Pattaya, but there's not enough to do on that island for 5 days.

Option 5 is your best choice.

But a better one long term is Option 6: move to the Philippines where a tourist visa can be extended up to 3 years every time you enter the country.

Use them at 7 or exchange at your bank. And block each of the d-ckheads commenting d-ckhead things here, when you're simply asking for advice.

I use Wise. The rate is almost always the best available and transfers take seconds on week days.

Never tried MoneyGram.