A friend of mine (from Norway) was successful in obtaining an STV by submitting a letter of invitation from their Thai girlfriend. The letter supplied included her address and phone number only. The letter was very brief.

Perhaps they should read their local Thai Embassy website for visa information. The information is all there when they applied - it's still there now.

But for ease of reference a 60 day tourist visa can be extended once by another 30 days.

I'm day 6 now. No joy with the phone numbers either. Had a friend in Thailand call on my behalf and they were informed that the officials were dealing with those arriving on th Jan.

I am wondering if the delay is due in part to my insurance being from the UK and not the usual package insurance sold to placate the application process therefore it needs to be manually looked at as this process should be automatic more or less.

Those being manually checked will obviously be done during office hourse so by the time Europe/UK day time comes around the office hours in Thailand are almost done for the day so chances of making contact are very slim to none.

Either way this is frustrating and the days between now and departure are getting less ...

@Stephen ************

congratulations

@Stephen ************

did you get it to work and your query answered?

Stephen drop first 0 and start the number with +66 (Thai international dialing code)

There is NO policy or conflicting information on e-cigarettes, the Thai law is pretty clear as detailed in this post on the Thai Embassy (UK) website.

-prohibition-of-e-cigarettes?page=5d6636ce15e39c3bd4d&menu=5d6636cd15e39c3bde2

The fact the laws may not be enforced particularly effectively is another matter. At the end of the day it's illegal, it's your decision if you want to get fined or ultimately deported if you happen to meet the wrong or right law enforcement officer.

I've just applied for and got the same visa. Applied late on a Friday afternoon and it was granted on Wednesday. Very good service.

Look for the option I have highlighted in the attached image.

Feel free to message me if you need any more information.

Benefits:

Dual language keyboard if you want it.

Exchange rate may be in your favour depending on your currency but generally Apple cost the same globally.

Apple will issue you with a VAT claim form which you'll obviously need to use at the airport - have passport details with you at time of purchase. Have the MacBook in your possession when claiming the VAT as it will be inspected (landside) before you go through security and claim your VAT (airside).

There is no need to register the birth, with the embassy it serves no purpose.