Maybe you were not just their target or your passport and history doesn’t scream any red flags to them. 👍

Maybe the lowest you can find in central Bangkok is 10k and even higher. That area is a bit on the prime one. I work in Central World, but live in Thonburi area. A bit far, but the rent is cheaper. Good thing there’s a lot of ways to transport to compensate for the distance.

@Margie **********

tried the safe entry he mentioned before and it was 4.5k baht. Not sure how much is it now considering your history and denied entry.

It really depends on the IO. But looking at your travel pattern, you will most likely get questioned. Worst thing to happen, get denied entry. They will see those runs you had even if it’s from the previous years. Get the right visa.

It’s up to the IO really. But looking at your travel pattern and they will also check your travel history, you’ll most likely fine. They’re actually looking for those in and outs with a bunch of extensions/border runs from a nearby country without going back home.

I was able to open a bank account in Krungthai Bank under ED visa last year, the school provided me with paperwork from immigration and the ministry. I never had the chance to open in Kasikorn or Bangkok

Bank because they didn’t accept it that’s why I ended up with Krungthai. Good riddance.

I am currently studying at ALA, located in the same area as Duke. I planned to enroll at Duke last June, but they were fully booked and couldn’t accept new students until August. Both schools are good for studying the language, helping you with the necessary papers, and guiding you through immigration. I’m on the intermediate level — focusing on writing and reading. I can communicate with locals now, but sometimes I am afraid to speak continuously as some talk too fast, and I can't catch up. 😅

@Ning *****

oh, that I didn’t know. You mean before leaving, you can get on the same day of the flight?

@Bob *********

I see, I already have an online appointment booked for the 90-day report but for the re-entry permit, there’s no more slot on the same day when I booked the online appointment. But knowing that the office is really busy, I doubt. Lol. Just want to know if anyone has tried. Will try though, thanks!

Did you apply online and while outside of Thailand? Thanks! 🙏