@Brandon ***********

The cost of insurance easily is nowhere near the loss of interest and especially now the criteria is dropping back to , where you can pick up a useless policy (but one that ticks the box) for 7700 baht

@Peter ********

Absolutely! I know people who pay Thai visa agents baht every year for a 1900 baht extension! One born every minute!

@Brandon ***********

Unless switching from an OA visa, then it can be done without the 800k. It's the only "hack" to avoid tying up the 800k

@Peter ********

I've done my lady three years in a row. Last one took five days. Never used an agent, as there's nothing they can do except fill in the online form for you. Only mugs would pay that much money for an easy task! You've been duped, but you're not the first and you won't be the last!

You'll get 60 days anyway with a tourist visa. You can extend this a further 30 days at immigration office

@Peter ********

Makes zero difference. The applications are assessed in India and the UK. Sounds like you've been conned! 👍

@Brandon ***********

But it MUST be true - the Bangkok Post said so 😂.

@Peter ********

30,000 to fill in an online form? Yeah - makes perfect sense! To each their own!

@Matt ********

I've done 3 x UK visas, 2 x Australia and 2 x Schengen for my lady. Never a problem. Most important thing, letter from employer showing position, length of service and salary. Next up bank statement showing good savings record. Thirdly any land/property holdings. They want to see reason for returning to Thailand. It gets easier the more visas they've already had.

@Matt ********

Don't use an agent. All they do is fill in the simple online form