@Ross *******

I’m sure it was meant to be a joke. I’m under a different office. They never complete any forms for you as that forms part of their VIP service and includes an appointment time which is, of course, not normally available.

@Javier *******

You need to have a word with my Visa Agent. The majority of her long term (returning) customers are Brits. Lack of cash is one problem, the work (and type of work) that some of them do is another. Finally, when they get in trouble, they bring her all their paperwork. Although written in English, she has to read it to them and explain what they need to do. Literacy is not their strong point.

Some applicants don’t want to risk losing 10,000 THB (or more depending where they apply to). They would rather pay an agent ‘to get it right’.

The requirements and the fee payable can vary depending upon where you apply. This is 3 months old but gives some guidance;

@Martine ******

Yes. Bangkok Bank provide ‘Non-Life Insurance’.

Five years duration. You can apply for 180 days extension at a cost of 1,900 THB but need to exit Thailand after 360 days. Rinse and repeat.

Anonymous participant Plus proof of applying from outside of Thailand.

@Marcus ***********

Annual. Personal Accident Insurance.

@Elías *******

Personal Accident Insurance from Bangkok Bank is worth having. Especially if you have no other form of insurance, ride a moto and aged under 65.

@Lynnette ******

Good thinking! I too would go with this. I’m assuming the OP has counted day of arrival as day one? If do nothing the 500 baht per day overstay fine is normally waived for the first day. However, passport would still be stamped in red as ‘overstay’.