This is the latest update i have on the requirements in Penang.

Before considering Penang, do you have any overstay, previous visa history or a visa issued in Pretoria with the writing on it?

I'm with

@Tod ********

in this. Many people have been denied entry, even with the money. Some are not even asked to produce it. Once they consider you've been here enough time on Tourist visas or exempt entry's, they simply deny you for not having enough funds.

I'm guessing you could complain, appeal, cry a little but i doubt it will change there mind once they have decided your time is up. Watch the TV programme 'Border control' and how the Brits and Yanks go about it. They don't even need a particular reason. A simple suspicion of any of a whole heap of things on there list, and your not coming in.

Immigration anywhere in the world that has a suspicion of your not being a genuine tourist can lead to a denial of entry. I guess Thailand is just starting to operate the same criteria.

I saw on a page yesterday that Director has to be on the WP.

Main thing is, whatever they suspect you of.

Being involved in prostitution and being mentally unstable, covers 99% of people for rejection.

@Chris *********

yes but i couldn't see it listed that was what was confusing me. So i guess tomorrow isn't a 'Dry' day? I don't drink but all these notices were throwing me.

@Chris *********

yes mate. Thats tomorrow

I'm actually confused when this holiday is. For sure tomorrow as my GF is a Goverment worker and she is not working BUT then I keep seeing this which i cannot see on any calendar for public holidays.

@Tony *******

many UK employers will allow a gap year. You don't get paid though