no point speaking to you. If he's overstayed for over 6 months he'll get a ban. If you know your immigration officers you work out a way to avoid it. Obviously you've not had good experiences with immigration. Come Hua hin I'll introduce you
always sort your overstay with immigration before you go airport. Last thing you want is to miss you flight. It's common sense. A week whatever but months is a no no
transfer money to the wise card and use it at there exchange rate. Or just send money from wise to your thai bank. Best way really as you can wait until your happy with the rate. Thai Bank takes nothing