Darren Jenkins. Unless you're computer-illiterate, I wouldn't suggest you use an agent. They will charge you a stack of dollars for something you can do yourself. It can be daunting but it's simply a case of plodding through it bit by bit. If you come up against a curly question ask the group and you'll get a constructive answer.
has been in and out of Thailand it seems a dozen times since covid started so be guided by his expertise. I know one guy who's here now on the STV and he did it himself. He's a cattle farmer from way out west in Australia, and trust me, if HE can do it, I'd bet my bottom dollar you can
. That's true. As the Philippines tourism slogan says "It's more fun in the Philippines"! Might as well make a mini-break out of it. Seems a waste to fly somewhere to just turn around and come back again.
The only realistic "border bounce" is Phnom Penh. Someone did this recently with a three day turnaround. You'll find a detailed description of the process on the Thai visa advice group
. That's what I was thinking. I never realised immigration kept your passport. The very few people I know who went onto ED visas went to immigration with a rep from the school and the required paperwork and got their visas on the spot. There again, they weren't in Bangkok, applying through Khon Kaen immigration for a school in Phuket, so I guess that explains the delay 😆😆😆
Garrett Greenwald. Actually you can now. From February 1st, Bangkok Airways offer two connecting flights per day, but they must be booked as through flights