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@Janelle ****
@Davion *****
more embassies, that are still accepting in person, are asking for you to log in and show since people have been "manipulating" documents.
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@Shantz *******
we applied to Vancouver. Very responsive to emails and we did even get through on the phone! My husband's was approved in 2 hours and my dependant was about 24 hrs. That was at the end of July though, so not as busy. You choose the one that applies for your location in Canada. Manitoba west is Vancouver, everywhere else is Ottawa.
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@David ******
dude seriously 🤦‍♀️... you are your own worst enemy. Talk to the agent that owns this group, they can let you know the best options and what, if any help, they can give you. Not going to be cheap but really you don't have much choice since it doesn't seem like you'll be able to sort it on your own.
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@David ******
Yangon, but like Laos you need an appointment. Taipei and Jakarta are also in person, no appointment required.
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@Eric *****
it depends on nationality. Canadians still can but I don't believe US, UK or Australia still offer them.
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@David ******
@Elías *******
has given you great advice, look into the DTV soft power. Get a letter from the dentist for a treatment plan and meet the rest of the qualifications. It's 5 years, multi entry, 180 days per entry. Will you get it? With your history, hard to say so your best best is to apply at an embassy that still does in person so they won't take your $$ right away.
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@Eric *****
you are very confused. You didn't get 87 days, if you entered on a Non O you would have been stamped in for 90 days from the date of entry. The day you arrive is counted as day 1, even if it's at 11:50pm so really 89 days. The stamp in your passport is the one that counts.

Correct, you can't extend the 90 days Non O for another 90 days. You can either apply for the yearly extension based on retirement or an extension for family which is 60 days.
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@Eric *****
you are very wrong with your interpretation of the dates. The visa is valid for entry for 90 days from the date of issue. As long as the OP enters Thailand prior to the expiry date on their visa they will get stamped in for 90 days from their date of entry.
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@Dorothy ***********
Eric is confused. Your visa is valid for 90 days from the date of issue and you must enter Thailand before the expiry date. However when you use it to actually enter Thailand you will get stamped in for 90 days from the date you arrive. Technically it's 89 days since the day you arrive is counted as day 1, even if it's 11:50pm. In your case as long as you enter prior to December 21st, you will get stamped in for 90 days. It's the stamp in your passport that counts.
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@Dorothy ***********
lots of options for you then, no visa runs or banking the 800,000THB required. I'm sorry to hear they took advantage of you like that. Just out of curiosity , what made you decide to contact a lawyer/agent? Dealing with the Vancouver consulate is always easy, they are pleasant, helpful and usually quite quick to issue visas. Hope your house sells quickly... probably will with the current housing market!