@Liza *****

I've seen the guarantor field on Thai visa application forms going back like more than 2 decades. However, do they really care what you write on there? Generally not. I also recall the guarantor section on Lao immigration forms as well, I'd always fill in the field with my friend's contact details, but if I didn't know anyone there, I'd write N/A or even put down a guarantor in my home country as an alternative.

@Martha *********

I see. I'm seeing this remark on visas issued for any category...except some of the more recently issued workcation e-visas and then only from specific consulates, mainly in western countries.

@Sefton *******

You don't know Thailand well at all. Each officer/official interprets things their own way.

There's no one standard set of operating rules in Thailand.

@Sefton *******

While that may be true, in the context of overseas authorities, they would interpret this to mean no work permitted at all. You might say...why would they care what you're doing in Thailand as that's the responsibility of Thai immigration? Equally, even authorities within Thailand might interpret this wording as meaning no work at all, including no online work.

I'd rather have a visa which says "workcation - remote work" on it. However, I don't think immigration offices within Thailand will change it.

This one needs monitoring, because it appears as though only some consulates and specifically the ones issuing e-visas, are putting things other than "employment prohibited" in the remarks section.

@Ryan ***********

I wouldn't take the money out until you've received your visa and have walked out the gate.

@Rex *****

Ah good. That's an idea as well, as not everyone has contacts in Thailand (I do, and I think most of us do...many of us have Thai wives or husbands but not everyone does).

@Ryan ***********

Yes, again, no issue if you have a previous connection with Thailand, which I think most of us already have. Vientiane kinda assumes that...so much so that for non-O multiple entry visa applications, Laos requires the funds be deposited in a Thai bank account, not a foreign one.

@Jef *******

Interesting. Yes, it just mentions your passport expiry date.

@Wannikea ********

Yes and if that's the case, I wish mine could be changed. I don't really like the "employment prohibited" remark, which could be interpreted incorrectly. Mine was issued under the workcation category.

I think maybe consulates that have issued e-visas might be willing to reissue them with new remarks but this isn't possible if you've received a traditional visa sticker.

@Deepak ******

Where do you get these fee free ATM cards? Most banks charge 3%, so unless it's a credit union or something you have to deal with these charges. If you have a Thai bank account, just transfer funds to it and withdraw directly.