@Beth ***

You don’t understand Thai culture. Your old passport will only make it more difficult for you. First remove all the money in the account with your previous surname. Second, close the account. Third, go to a different bank and open an account or go to a different SCB and open an account. This is the way to go with the flow of Thai culture.

I am a U.S. citizen and applied for a tourist visa at the Thai embassy in Seoul, South Korea. They did it. Took me 2 days to submit all the correct documents and it took them 3 additional weeks to complete their paperwork.

@Beth ***

then in that case, first remove all the money in that account. Second, close the account. Third, go to a different bank and open an account or go to a different SCB and open an account.

@Peter *********

ok, sure you did it. But, why? How could that have possibly benefited you?

Just pay the fine and dispose of that fake document. Don’t cry to us and try to trick us into believing that is real. It is not written in American English and it is not from the United States.

I did it here at the unfriendliest embassy, my US embassy. My Thai wife and I married in the US and got a Non-O marriage visa for me.

This post reminds me of “mine is bigger than yours “.

@Keil *****

Better? Only you can answer that question.

Cheaper? See above.

Weather? See above.

People? See above.

What to see? Cambodia - Angkor Wat

Thailand - The list is too long.

Border crossing or arrive by air? See answer to question 1.

You’re welcome. Happy to help.

That is incorrect feedback. You stated “the proceeds…..” That means you are doing your trade in exchange for money. It doesn’t matter if you give an away every penny, it’s still paid job requiring a work permit to be legal.

If you don’t accept money, then it is not a “job” and you can perform your trade and give it all away or keep it for yourself.

Working without a work permit may cause you to get banned for a time.

I agree. Don’t change your travel plans even if you don’t get the e-visa in time. Arrive on 30 day visa waiver then activate your e-visa later.