last time i did it in pattaya i went 3 times first time 2 weeks ahead said come back in a week came back they then said 3 days before really sucked wasting my time should of did the border run would of been cheaper and less hassle in the long run
i do all that to and then some lol at my age money is no problem life is short to short to waste time in any office pretty sure most retired guys will tell you the same
theres more to it than 2 hrs I've done it before travelling alone will take 2 hrs the move the money ,banking office time lunch time it all adds up but hey each their own