I've been questioned a few times by airline staff, and maybe once by Thai immigration. When spending thousands of dollars to travel around the World, I'm a: "It's better to have and not need..." type of guy. So, on one trip where it may have been an issue, I booked a cheap flight to Cambodia and actually went to Cambodia for an enjoyable few days.

@Kevin *********

Simple and ez online process. Takes up to 2 weeks, longer if a Thai or USA holiday. So give yourself 3 - 4 weeks. Costs were about $40.00.

@Kevin *********

Just get a 60 day e-visa from Thai Embassy in the US.

Agreed, unfortunately, most Thailand groups are filled with pathetic wannabe comics.

Assuming your over 50 you can get a 90 day visa, or the regular 60 day visa. 30 days probably too short to set up retirement visa. Just opening a bank account can be difficult.

@Cliff ********

When you order passport pay for extra pages, if you travel alot.

@Jacob *******

Third biggest, maybe second. Opening a bar.

@Jacob *******

Second biggest mistake, buying/building a house, especially in her home village.

@Jacob *******

Nah, biggest mistake is getting married, better to stay single.

@Michael *********

One of the biggest mistakes I see foreigners do in Thailand, is brag about their money. If the subject comes up, I always say I'm a broke "Cheap Charley."