I used the same agent . 3700 baht . Quick and smooth . Driver even paid for our lunch at a local restaurant. It's a 9 seater van but only took 6 people. Comfortable enough. I would recommend
do you think we as tourist would generally go to those "plenty of areas of the country that have very few people ". What my friend said was just relatively speaking .
My friend left from Thailand to Vietnam for 4 days. He flew back through bkk for visa exempt entry too. Also got pulled aside by an officer like OP. asked where he was going. And he told the officer to Pattaya. Officer then checked the passport and asked do you have friends there? My friend said yes. Then was asked what are you here for this time, You were here less than a week ago. My friend said he planned to stay in Vietnam for a month for vacation but the vibe was too overwhelming so he decided to come back. Lol and then the officer asked how many days you staying. He said a month. Then he got his 45 says and greeted by another officer on the way out. About 10 mins too. I think the age and other factors are being considered. My friend might be suspected to be working illegally ?