@Steve *******

the money is already in a bank account and has been for the last year and a half. As I don't intend to touch it I would rather earn a little bit more interest, even though it won't be a lot.

Yes many times.

I got my original 90 day non o visa from them about a year and a half ago. Just gave them what they asked for and received the visa within a few days. Good service, no problems.

@Alistair *********

would agree with that. For many years before moving here I would come for a couple of months every year as a tourist. As I was self employed in the UK and in winter had very little work.

Never. Even when you dress smart an open neck shirt seems fine.

Sounds like your trying to change the old notes. Your only chance maybe a bank un the UK.

Don't know if it's any help to you but I also have to take blood pressure tablets. To get mine I go to the local government hospital. I have a blood test and also see a doctor and then get prescribed 3 months supply of tablets. All for a cost of around 700 bht. All pretty efficient, even if a bit slow. Normally put half a day aside to get this done.

As above. Always blue pen to prove it is original and not photocopy.

Two totally different things. You ask about visa, all info available from your embassy. Food hotel costs and anything else has nothing to do with visa's.

I dont like wearing a mask. But out of courtesy to the Thai people I will wear one when I go inside a shop or shopping mall or other confined areas.