If you don’t mind me asking, how do you like Cuenca?

David Broadfoot While you are correct, they have been running these visa games in Pattaya for well over a decade. I am pretty sure the higher ups are involved to some degree. But like everything else here, legit or not, it could end tomorrow.

+1 for Pattaya visa agents.

@Robert ***********

Oh man, the Octopus card is great. Hong Kong does a lot of things right.

@Robert ***********

Yea, the Thais are slow to move from cash but the Government wants them to go digital. That's what I'm talking about, the Gov wants their people to go digital but foreigners have to carry cash into the country. It's a mixed signal and doesn't make sense, especially since so any people around the world don't carry cash anymore. They should give people the option, show cash or proof via digital means.

@Robert ***********

Yes, that could happen. Just like someone with cash could lose their case or get robbed. But the point is, digital is where everything is headed, with Thailand already pushing for a cashless society in the future, but foreigners still need cash while Thais are urged to use PromptPay and other apps for transactions.

Boggles the mind that in the year 2017 everyone is expected to carry cash into a country full of ATMs and app payment options.

#3 is funny considering 90% of the country wears flip-flops.

@Ian *********

No, this is something totally different. Usually, your hotel will fill this out and pay the cost. However, if they don't, it's on you if you are asked about it.

@Ron ******

That's correct. Online won't guarantee they received it. That's Thailand 4.0 for you.