@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.

@Alain **************

Why wouldn't a Thai recognize a Wise transfer slip? Put your name in there and send them a screenshot of the transfer and youre done. Write in Thai if it helps.

Fine if you're married to a Thai but not everyone has friends in Thailand.

Anonymous participant For Vientiane, 3 months of 500K in your account are needed. 3 months and not one day less, to play it safe.

@Eric ******

Because it's not needed on a DTV. Only visa exempt, visa on arrival and maybe single entry tourist visa holders need one.

@Daniel *********

True, but for a DTV I'd seriously question anyone trying to get me to book an onward ticket. I'd try to talk my way out of it and tell the staff they're untrained and don't know what they're talking about.

I think the chances of them requesting an onward ticket on a DTV is extremely remote. The only staff who might do so, are those who automatically ask to see onward tickets for foreigners (non-Thais) flying to Thailand on any visa, because they just read the screen they see and assume all non-Thais need an onward ticket.

You can always ask for a supervisor in such cases and they'll override the decision made by the check-in agent.