Ronald Houston

The TM 7 and 2 forms on which you acknowledge your understanding and agreement to Thai law & the penalties of overstay etc...

dress smart & smile politely. You'll be fine. Don't be paranoid.

@Ronald ********

You'll get and can fill out the forms there, building opens around 8am maybe...

Ronald Houston

I think it's fine to sign the forms before you sit in front of them.

Don't be paranoid.

Remember to bring your passport, one photo, & the 1900 baht fee.

Copy / photo service available right there.

"I would like to travel and sightsee more in your country, please"

@Josh ********

Thank you.

Cheers 🍺

What did the shipping itself cost, length of time and pick up & drop off locations, please??

Bring $ € £ ¥

SuperRich in basement of BKK airport

Not all SuperRich have the same rates. Queue at Asoke BTS can be ridiculous.

Tourists standing & sweating it out to get an extra baht or two 🙃 555

Or go to the air conditioned SuperRich in the tunnel under Asoke BTS Sukhumvit MRT

Prefer Vasu at Sukhumvit Soi -- air conditioned, comfy couch. 🍺 SOMETIMES they offer free apple bananas 🍌

You need to show your passport nearly everywhere for exchange. Bring new notes, largest denominations get better rates.





Less convenient, unless you're nearby Patpong, and don't mind a walkabout; is X-1 slightly better than the above.

@Elly ******

You'll be arsed to do it, but it's certainly possible.

Suggest you choose a Bangkok Bank branch near where you'll live because in the long run, it'll be convenient as you can only do many things at the branch where you've opened your account.

Bangkok Bank at EmQuartier near Phrom Pong BTS is reportedly easier than most. Pop in with your passport to obtain their current requirements list.

Obviously tell them your purpose is to obtain a visa and straightaway you'd like to transfer in the required 800k baht. They may 'ask' you to buy an real insurance policy as the staff gets a bit of commission from that, (allegedly) 🙃 555

Siam Legal solicitors can assist you, charging around 5,000 baht; but with diligence; you'll get it done.

there'll be closure days of all gov offices due to Songkran; check on that before you go.

Cheers

@Russell ******

Are you saying that a normal 30 day extension for a 60 day Tourist Visa is no longer done at Division 1 Chaengwattana ?

The 30 day extension for a visa exempt free entry is done at IT Square Laksi, which if one makes an online appointment for isn't a total shit show.

Wayne Roberts

Was unaware of that.

Sorry for the incorrect information.

Edited that out, mate.