@Jan *****************

I read that same document earlier. I will check if KL is less strict. Thanks for your help.

The Thai Penang TOURIST VISA (TR) website said for one of requirements... Proof of accommodation for the WHOLE period of stay in Thailand.

Q5: In reality, do I REALLY need the WHOLE 60 days proof of accommodation? I have no clue when I will be exactly in Chiang Mai in the next month.

Q6: Do you know if my 2-3 days hotel reservation in Koh Lipe will be enough?

For (Q2), Of course, I will have a proof of leaving Thailand and also a Thailand hotel proof. I didn't want to overcharge my post and questions. Thanks Brandon for your help.

@Stuart ********

Thanks for all your great info. I will apply in person for my Thailand tourist visa in KL or Penang and I will fly directly to Phuket or Krabi. No more ferry to Koh Lipe. Snif!

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

& Stuart. Thanks for all your great info. I will apply in person for my Thailand tourist visa in KL or Penang and I will fly directly to Phuket or Krabi. No more ferry to Koh Lipe. Snif!

@Stuart ********

Thanks for everything. More homework for me on this subject. 😀

@Stuart ********

But a flight ticket from Penang to Phuket should be fine? right? Do I absolutely need a flight ticket from the US to Thailand?

@Stuart ********

Thanks for your great information but that raises more questions. what about .. in Malaysia with a VPN and in my online e-visa I will include my ferry ticket, my room reservation and an exit flight ticket to prove my exit from Thailand? if not possible, if I apply in the USA 2 months in advance before my entry, does my e-visa still be valid in october?

@Stuart ********

Maybe that will clarify the story. I'm a US citizen.

@Stuart ********

i'm presently in the US. But in September , I will be in Malaysia for 1 month prior to my entry at the Koh Lipe island. I will apply online with my laptop from Malaysia. Is it a problem?