@Terry *******

, there are dozens of such reports even some airlines don't ask for onward tickets. I have tried it myself several times.

Have the new prices been disclosed?

@Dianne ****

, actually, the same requirements apply to anyone entering Thailand, only difference is that on the Non-OA you have to prove it when applying for the visa.

@Ed *******

, if you do not comply with the requirements either in your home country or in Thailand, then you must take advantage of the Thai system that either you comply or you pay 🙂

Basically, either you comply or you do not comply with the financial requirements. However, the Embassy in your home country is (probably) more flexible on how to comply as they most likely will accept your annual tax report as evidence of monthly income. BUT most likely even a Non-O at the Embassy will require health insurance, and then the Non-OA will be more convenient in most cases as it gives you a 1-year stay per entry and by being valid for 1 year it gives you close to 2 years stay in total. The only disadvantage using OA is the need for health insurance for the full 1 year and it will also require a clean police record.

@Tore *****************

, they will need to see your passport to do a TM30. In the country side, many hotels do not.

@Brandon ***********

, correct, and I didn't express myself clearly. They wouldn't issue it until shortly before your entry date. I had a problem with it one time. If they just issue it under the eVisa system, then you have to be careful about submitting your Visa application not too early..

@Brandon ***********

, ok. Before the eVisa system at least the Embassy in my home country always gave visas validity from the date you stated on your application as the date of entry.

@Brandon ***********

, doesn't the eVisa system ask for your planned date of arrival in Thailand? If so, it is up to the Embassy how long before they will accept the visa application.

Entitled passport holders will be granted 30 days visa exemption on arrival if no (other) visa. The 30 days may be extended by further 30 days at Immigration. But you will still need an onward ticket within 30 days to board most airlines.