We have decided to go to Penang for a couple of days, to sort things out. This is my first run by air - you buy a single or return..? And will the Malaysian immigration care?

Cheers Tod. Appreciated. Seems we will get familiar with those two countries then. I seem to remember Indonesia is good also?

Cheers Terary, yeah, Bali was the original destination! What sucks is, that we have just signed a 12 months contract on a condo.. trusting "visa is nooo problem!".. well, I still hope so:-/

@Robert ******

Yes, and I agree. This is the normal way to conclude. Its a tough one though, to travel from Bangkok to Mexico for this, and beware, that Nicaraguan citizens need a visa to enter Mexico as well.. so, what I'd like to learn is, if a case like this could open for an slighter friendlier solution, allowing her to do this at an embassy closer to Thailand. I realize, there is only a clear answer if you are working in immigration or have the experience.

Yeah, surely that what they're referring to. But surely, this can not be exclusive for those with a Thai embassy in their home country..?

Understood! And in your opinion, how many times can she repeat this, and - I suppose - at different immigration offices/countries?