@Kevin ******

it’s not a matter of affording it, no one likes to get ripped off.

@Mike *****

wear compression knee socks. Pays every time. As Mike says move and stretch.

The second 30 days requires a trip to immigration office and 1,900tb fee need a recent picture or they will take one for a nominal fee. 90 days max on a tourist visa. Others are right more than 60 days May end after May. It’s been extended several times. I just returned in February and experienced first hand. Make sure you have all your proper paperwork. Takes approximately an hour.

I always order Baht from my bank in America. The service is swift and the bills always new and crisp. One can order assorted denominations. I always take cash as I go to the village areas in Isaan areas. Of course cards for emergencies. ATM’S everywhere. Check rates first, not every bank is the same.

@Mike *******

yes me too. You are told where the hotel stands are. You have booked ahead, they will be waiting for you and others who have booked to various hotels. Usually hotel transportation to pcr testing at nearest site, then on to your room to await results. Much better than I expected. I’m older and traveled alone 8,500 miles and was a little concerned. Also the hotel I stayed in Bangkok in my return trip made all the arrangements for test and transport to and from hotel for a modest fee. The US at that time (February) required a return test.

Yes, but now 20usd. At one time it was 100,000. Thailand now is in a four stage opening

Yes, but in checked baggage only. I recently took in twelve mini whiskey bottles as gifts from America.

@Bruce ********

I believe for that service you need to go to immigration and not the embassy. At least in Thailand.

@Mitchell ******

wowza, was just getting ready to suggest anywhere in that region. I just returned from six weeks north of Khonkaen.

Mine the full 7 days. The wait is torture.