@Av *********

still a low % of passengers get pulled, I travel out/in on a near monthly basis, have done this for 17 years, I carry around two pieces total 35kg - 40kg luggage each time and only been checked once in all those years, on the other hand yes of course the likelihood would increase if carrying more luggage.

@Colin *********

more to the point, was the QR code strategically placed, at least that way you could more closely inspect the merchandise before paying

@Jordan ****

those you hear complaining are likely those that can’t afford to stay in Thailand since both those countries are cheaper to live in.

@Ken *******

that was a sales gimmick, I refused the policy as I already had insurance cover and still got the account opened

I regularly use Revolut transferring funds to thailand but always to mine or my wife’s bank account in thailand, and I always try keep below the equivalently of 10,000 usd on any transfer, never had an issue with these quantities.

It can certainly help, the important things are that she can prove a need to return ( job being one) and sufficient financials to support her stay whether that’s evidence of your own to financially support her stay or better still financials from her.

My wife collected her visa on one occasion and there was a married couple we spoke with UK/Thai who were rejected on their previous application, they’d been together coming on 15 years and owned a small hotel in thailand for a number of years, I’d assume financials would be in order for them having the hotel for a few years, and that would certainly prove a need to return, so it’s important that the correct information with evidence is provided and verified before submission.

@Mark *******

I did a google search on it and the age limit suggests it’s over 70’s but certainly worth a try if I do run into a busy immigration hall.

@Mark *******

wow, been in/out almost monthly for 16-17 years and wasn’t aware of that, and never pulled over, mind you just last couple years since over 60, maybe because I’m still looking a Hansum man and don’t look 60 even though I bloody feel it,,, 😆

I guess not so relevant now as before since on my recent entries there’s never been more than 3-5 people in front of me at the immigration booth.

Depends where your arrival gate is, likely take you longer to walk to immigration than it will take to to pass through immigration, they seem to be more efficient now, I’ve had 5 entries this year and each entry been fairly quick in passing immigration, I’d agree with earlier reply, should be cleared in around 45 mins.

@David *******

depends on which year of convention the IDP obtained relates to, I think it’s the 1968 convention that has the 3 year validity before expiry.