My partner got denied a tourist visa in spite of bank account, English skills, family, business, and Thailand. Now accepted for fiancé Visa. I think the culture at the embassies is of absolute hostility to applicants from non-– western countries. I’m generally a liberal, but it is so disappointing what’s happening at the border while proper applicants are denied. it said that most illegal immigrants actually come on tourist visas and overstay rather than passing through the border illegally.

Medconsult clinic. They have doctors and a pharmacy so can provide most meds, and work with your prescription.

@Al *******

does it make sense, but that’s what they do. I guess there’s a chance, for instance, if an airport staff was a terrorist, and gave a harmful thing to a passenger in the secure area, that would compromise the security.

@Al *******

when you change planes on the same booking on Middle East airlines, you usually are directed to security as soon as you come out of the gate. The security is kind of perfunctory, and then you are air side and free to roam as you wish during your layover. I always love getting security over with before I do anything else at an airport.

There is a meetup group called tea time meets Wednesday 4 pm Sathorn, i plan to go soon

@John *******

it’s widely reputed. Do you know?

This thread occurs over and over on the Internet, including the banks, telling you that this year, there are increased security regulations that prohibit opening bank accounts on tourist visas. There’s no such law. It seems that Thai banks are franchises like McDonald’s. Each branch is individually owned, with its own policies, Which may vary according to which teller or Manager you talk to. They want to sell the insurance because they get a commission, and there are agents that help you open accounts, apparently by sharing their fee with banking staff. They also like to have a residency certificate, which you can’t get in Bangkok on a tourist Visa or Visa free entry, but you can in some other provinces.research this and keep trying.

Also, if you buy a genuine, refundable ticket, be careful, because you may get your money back, but you may only be eligible for a credit with the same airline.

@CN ***

many believe they refuse to do the T3, because they’re afraid they will have to pay tax on their income. Not sure if this is really true, but this lore is widely passed around on these groups.

@Garrett **********

in Thailand and most countries outside North America, caller pays for all calls so you don’t need minutes or topup to receive calls