or you get the visa from an agent without the real funds -- that is a huge savings and only slightly illegal -- being a solicitor used to guarantee to all your undeniable smarts -- but the lawyers we have seen since Jan 6, 2021 have voided that automatic acceptance. I think the most common complaint from the masses is the daily post of "How do I get a visa to Thailand?" -- the moderator has much more patience than me -- my reply would be "Scroll down at least one inch to see that simple google search question asked and answered - almost every day. I'm just reading daily for entertainment and you sir! - have made my day. No offense intended :)

registered mail through Thai post -- can track on line -- very reliable

@Neil *****

thanks again -- big help!!!

@Shayne *********

maybe our situations are not the same -- we currently are not expecting any issues based on feedback from powers to be.

@Lisa ***

My wife's daughter -- we have already been to the province investigator and have a hearing Udon in six weeks.

I just have to ask Why :)

if you are booking online -- there should be reviews from previous tenants. you should look your favorites up on agoda.com (example) and see the ratings of others traveling on your budget. Enjoy Thailand -- we must all love it or we wouldn't be here.

@Gaia ********

plus if you are just changing a plane and do not leave the terminal you just walk from your arrival gate to your new departure gate. Usually you will have a duty free shopping area and some places to eat. I could be wrong but have never been anywhere a Debit/Credit card was not accepted for drinks/food. To be safe -- you can normally update your upcoming travel status on you bank's webpage. But that is becoming less and less required. Good luck -- have fun -- all us crusty bastards are just jealous you are traveling @ 19.

recently spent a week at Jomtiem -- had the hotel book a limo -- that way I knew we'd find it :)

@Peter ***************

I check into hotels with my Thai driver's license -- it has my passport number on it -- never an issue.