@Jacob ******

Laos are switching to e-visa eventually, but have not announced the date yet... (I haven't seen a date yet).

Hi Cameron,

you can use the search funtion in this group to read about other peoples experiences at the embassies/consulates in neighboring countries. Unfortunatly information as to how long it took from application to approval won't be of much use to you, since most of the neighboring countries switch to e-visa October 8. The processing time for applications in those embassies/consulates will be posted on their websites, but I'm sure it might change/vary over time since the process is new to them.

As others suggested you should consider Taipei or Jakarta if you want to apply in person and have it done in a few days.

@Mar ****

no Visa on Arrival is for 15 days. Visa exemption is 60 days.

1. Yes, you can apply for the e-visa.

2. No, you must be in the country where you apply for your visa so you have to go back for that. You can not be in Thailand when you apply.

@Andy ***********

I assume he refers to when he gets back home, after his 6 month trip...

@Eric ******

they are switching to E-visa now as well.

@Eric ******

no they won't.

@Eric *********

I've read about cases where 1 medical appointment have been enough, but I think most embassies/consulates ask for a treatment plan/follow up appointments.

@Eric *********

Workcation (remote work, freelancing etc) is one way to go... The other is "Softpower" such as Muay Thai training, Thai cooking classes, Medical treatment, events related to culture etc.

@Keith ********

I am sure they had this mixed up too... but you wrote "I would apply for it just in case", hence my question - ETA has not been launched yet so technically it is impossible to "apply just in case".