@John *********

Nothing. Do you have recent proof of a change in that regard?

@David ******

I am pointing out the uselessness of the 400k requirement, which solely exists "in-country" to allow agents to make money with IO officers and everyone else involved. I have no problem with it, just saying.

Scam and fake agencies are one thing, but this is not what I'm talking about. If someone pays 35k baht for a visa with an agent because he doesn't meet the financial requirements, nobody is hurt. The agent makes money, IO makes money, and you get the valid stamp. What you are worry about is completely different.

@Ebrahim ********

Covid Extension from previously Non-O? You paid an insane premium, but it's not possible atm.

@David ******

The bigger group was bought by my agent which Ive been dealing with since 2010. So yes, I am happy by the news, hehe.

@David ******

I'm not sure if you are aware but the bigger Thai visa advice group is now owned by the biggest visa agent in Thailand. + the Thai reopening group is owned by a travel agency company. You can post wtv, nothing to worry about.

Depend on which agent, which reports, and during which month of Covid. I'm sure you understood my point of the necessity of agent in some circumstances.

@Tod ********

Yes, this is what I always say. The whole purpose of using an agent is when you don't meet all criteria. There is no point in paying 35-40k baht for 1 year if you meet all requirements. Such requirements are often idiotic and nobody should feel guilty of using agents in desperate times. I will give you the Non-O based on marriage example. You could pre-covid go to Savannakhet and get it without any financial requirement. So why is it that since Covid you need 400k in bank account to do it within Thailand? If such requirements are so important why u could get it pre-covid without? It's part of the scheme where everyone gets their cuts so they keep the requirement so agents can operate and make banks. Everyone is winning, sort of, and nobody is hurt in the process of getting bribes. I don't think that it is unethical to do so. As for 90 days report, an agent can do it for 500 baht. 500 baht or driving 90 min to Khon Kaen and 90 min back, hmm... not a tough decision.

@Tod ********

Are you still mods/admin on the bigger group? I am pleasantly surprised to see you suggest the "dont go to school" option in Phuket :). Youve been very active here since the bigger group got sold, not a coincidence.

@Tod ********

+, when it comes to agents, you wouldn't know, you don't like them, talk to them, nor have used any agent service in the past. You are "anti-agent", nothing wrong with that.

@Tod ********

It seems you have been out of touch since January. Everything has changed the last few months, everything.