I've heard reports from genuine tourists (guy from Sweden) being denied and sent home from BKK. No ATM before immigration and they did not accept bank statements.

I'm going back to Penang soon for a new non-B but will bring the cash in baht with me and travel around with it, just in case. I hate to carry so much cash with me but better safe than sorry. I won't be crossing in Sadao and rather fly back to Bangkok but still.

@David ***********

This is about visa exemption entries by land. Visa runs are not affected.

Outward flight and hotel booking are the current requirements in Penang.

I don't speak enough Thai to fully understand which documents are needed and where to obtain them. The slightest mistake will get you refused so it's much easier for me to let someone deal with it who does it everyday.

I never heard about this before. Will check! Thanks for the info! :)

Not changing jobs but I don't have 4 Thai staff so cannot get extension of stay.

Mh, maybe it has something to do with consulates being stricter now. I trust Jim and I know he tried everything he could. I'll see what happens when I get there next time but pretty sure I'll only get a single entry.

You had 8 months validity of work permit when you applied so that's why you got it

Jim called his connections at the consulate for me and said it's absolutely not possible and I should get an extension in June before I come next time. So I'll not get it...

Last time they refused the 1 year visa as my work permit was valid less than 8 months (applied end of march).