Don't worry you will be ok make everyone else happy stay where you are .Thailand does not want you they don't need your uneducated advice but if you make it to Thailand they are looking for ice skating coaches
well I did read that comment and I have just entered bali from phuket after being there 3months I have entered the kingdom every year for the past 23 years but missed 2 years during covid and was one of the first to enter under the sand box program under quarantine rules during the lockdown period so iam quite well aware of the visa requirements and as I said there has not been a $45 90day visa for years last $45 vvisa from memory around 2005 its now 2024 majority of visa are online and sydney thia embassy office does not except walkins its online application been that way for some time retirement visa is through immigration Canberra not state offices and it sure as xmas day is 25th December it hasn't been
a 45 dollar visa for a long time $120 for 60 day tourist visa validity of 3months from date of issue than allowed one extension of 30 days for 1900baht at thai immigration for extension approx $78 AUD at current exchange rate in this modern day a far cry from your from your pricing code
I understand your cry but it is very common practice sht like that in thailand not sure its looking favourable for your next visit entry to the kingdom is never guaranteed for any of us its entirely at the descresion of the IO infront of you but can be lucky been there 26 times never had an issue will be back in July after 3 months in bali nothing is new here you play stupid games you win stupid prizes Chokh di