You can stay 90 days immediately ... Contact a visa agent when you get there....several visa options

@Stuart **********

I agree motorbikes can be dangerous, but typically it's due to reckless driving. The notion of driving vast distances instead of using transit is a western one. I'll pass.

Regarding the car debate, think twice. If you get into a slight accident, youre at a huge disadvantage with a foreign legal and insurance system where you don't, I assume, speak the language.

Imho, it's a big risk with little reward to own a car in Thailand.

It's a place where you either use public transit, or ride a motorbike for short distances. It's not like Europe or the US where you drive your own enormous vehicle all over the continent.

@Jade ******

that would be best for the little guy to recover ...❤️

Be leery of those saying you can travel in cabin...that's very rare on long haul to Asia.

The best way for your dog is to break up the trip into short segments where he can rest. A 12-16 hour flight is very hard on humans never mind a small pup.

There are companies that handle everything but cost a small fortune

Be aware that Thailand isn't especially pet friendly in terms of apartments, although the streets are full of strays.

Better yet, don't take cash. Get ATM withdrawals and free fee reimbursement

@Brian *************

there isn't any Thai process. You're dealing with the US embassy and its US employees. Things have to be in English.

@John ******

it's not much of a leap given that every last iota they requested was supplied Age gap is a known issue in the visa process as they are mainly looking for fraud. They make a sexist ageist judgment that something must be off.

@John ******

exactly true however it seems likely given the extreme level of documentation provided.The whole process comes down to the whims of the consulate officer who happens to take your case.

@Wayne *******

how many years ago? Times have changed