Thai embassiy in the Netherlands has a document with common mistakes that lead to cancellation, I don't know about other embassies, but expect the common mistakes to be the same.

@Paul *******

OP describes an IO doing his or her job, what is suspect?

Anonieme deelnemer You choose the embassy in the evisa centralized system, you should choose the embassy where you stay at the moment of application.

Normally applying in your home country is the easiest.

@Guillermo ********

I think rules are already clear, it is just about how they are enforced or not, and that can indeed chang all in a sudden.

When you use a visa correct that will not have a big impact, it might cost a little of your time and maybe some administration.

@Ray ****

When it is not in the remarks, that does not mean it is also not in their system. I don't expect Thai authorities to remove your file as soon as you are approved.

@Paul *******

Why is it suspect when an IO just does his job?

@Tim ********

How do you know what they see?

@Siggi ******

Then you just did not learn enough during those 5 years.

He might not be able to force you to show bank statements, but he can ask you to show because it might be relevant to check if you are allowed to enter the country.

When you don't cooperate he just can refuse you entry.

The same when you apply for a visa, you do not need to show bank statements, but the result wil be the application will be rejected.

@Siggi ******

immigration officer is allowed to ask for anything he needs to decide if you can enter the country, and you can be sure it will be done.

What is true about posts here is just another story, anonymous post can be a joke, just like your posts can.

@Alex *******

The tensions should not be the problem to get the visa, but it might lead to stopping direct flights between the countries.