With so few international flights and the apparent scrutiny being applied, not sure why anyone is flying into Chiang Mai. Just fly to Bangkok and if you're living in or wanting to visit Chiang Mai and need to get there quickly, book a separate domestic flight. Besides, nearly all international fares into CNX are way more expensive than flights to Bangkok. I remember comparing EVA Air to Taiwan from CNX, not only do you only have one narrowbody flight a day, unlike the 3-5 daily EVA flights out of BKK but fares were TWICE the price of ex BKK fares.

@James *******

You can literally put the funds in your account a day before applying virtually anywhere but in Laos. Statement length may vary though.

@Vedran *********

It's similar, but generally an employment certificate is shorter and confirms ongoing employment. Can be 1-2 pages; whereas a contract can be rather lengthy.

@Vedran *********

I'd probably merge it all into one file, but depends how many files you can upload into the system.

@Vedran *********

Show both in that case.

@Nick *****

Documents need to be translated into Thai or English at MOST consulates around the world, whether an applicant likes it or not. The exception being a few European consulates, which take certain documents issued in the local language.

@Nick *****

Pretty unlikely anyone would come to Thailand without knowledge of at least English and preferably Thai as well. They'd be completely unable to communicate with anyone and Thais would be scratching their heads at how can a foreigner not speak English?

Anonymous participant Well done, but I still wouldn't have attached it as it isn't asked for and it didn't add anything to your application.

Anonymous participant 515 Not always anymore but it's still a good idea to purchase a round trip ticket.

In fact, it's probably better to apply in countries outside of where your employment is based in case they impose strange requirements like extra documentation related to your work, for instance in Myanmar, they're asking for proof of registration with government authorities or something to that effect, which is not something many people can prove. An applicant working for a Burmese entity but applying in Laos or Vietnam won't be asked for such documentation and thus has a higher chance of success.