@Michael *******

Try it for yourself. Maybe you have better luck with your embassy. I would say each country representative does make a difference though.

@Russell ******

Yes but it is also not the airline or bank responsibility. It is own responsibility to check own travel documents to ensure everything is in order. Doubt you can demand your money back from either airline or the bank.

@Michael *******

embassy wouldn't touch this kind of case unless you're a diplomat or someone higher up in the goverment.

@Russell ******

I could be wrong but think there is a clause stated that customer needs to ensure to have proper travel documents.. bla bla bla before purchasing the ticket. The airline is not responsible.... You know, that kind of standard stuff.

@Luc ***********

airline ground staff has even more authority than immigration. That's a fact. They can deny your entry based on blacklist, no proof of outgoing flight, visa matters, damage on your passport... even smallest water droplet stain on your passport could be a reason if they want to deny you. So yea, be nice to your airline ground staff next time. 😆

Just curious. How does he renew his work permit for the past 15 years if he didn't renew his business visa? And if he did renew his business visa, why would he needs Covid extension and visa run? Hahaha. Are you sure he's been working the past 15 years?

After a few extensions, those officers will speak to you in Thai and expect you to reply them in Thai as well. Else they won't give you extension anymore.

@Jaymie *******

I got 2 years. Forgot to mention, I already have a valid license from my home country. Not sure if that would make any difference.

Always 2 years for 1st timer and 5 years for renewal, provided you have legal status to be there. I think tourist visa is not applicable.

What do you mean by port Indian sim to Thailand network? Just get a Thai sim card. It's way cheaper and easier than doing the porting thing.