@Brian *********

That’s most helpful thanks Brian!

@Alison *********

Unbelievable. Reasonable to expect a small admin charge but to totally refuse!

Anonymous participant I am English, understand and sympathise. The embassy claim a mismatch between your passport name and your input name. However, they have failed to provide an acceptable level of customer service by not stating what the mismatch was. I believe you are entitled to ask for this information. If they fail to respond or you are not satisfied with their answer you have the option to ask your bank/credit card company to perform a ‘chargeback’. They will ask the embassy for an explanation for their failure to provide the product you have paid for. If the embassy’s explanation is deemed unsatisfactory or unreasonable or if they fail to respond within 30 days your application fee will be reimbursed.

@Todd ********

Definitely. I’ve only seen/heard it once. Entering at Suvarnabhumi last month I was annoyed that some people in my queue took what seemed like ages talking with the female IO. Eventually, another IO appeared and took them to the back. Previously, I’ve only seen the odd person pulled out of the queue. I counted three that time.

@Emiliano *****

Immigration do ask for sight of cash. I overheard a guy in the adjacent queue at Suvarnabhumi Airport being given a hard time. I was quickly through and away so don't know whether he was permitted entry or not.

@Dca ****

You sound confused. Has the OP said he has a Laos eVisa?

@Damien **********

‘Wildly incorrect’ means that you weren’t aware. You have noticed that people refer to the Chinese Railway service? You weren’t.

@Dca ****

Then why have there been reports of Laos eVisas being refused at rail station border points and passengers having to buy Laos Visa On Arrival instead?

Anonymous participant 377 I didn’t suggest opening a bank account via an agent. Why recommend getting a Non-B? The OP already has a workcation DTV.

@Philippe ********

Ports of entry using Laos eVisa listed here;