It's the same all over .it's just a way of obtaining money from tourists .

It's a minefield changes daily depends on the immigration officer you get .good luck

Flash some money and tell them these more coming from your bank back home .I had no problems just with .y passport .

Next year sometime

@Danny *******

only if the groom is thai

@Pär *******

when I met my wife she was working in the fields and on a building site sleeping on the floor did not and sti dose not speak English she had 2 children not at scho because she could not afford it 10 years on she never worked again she has a house a car a motorcycle passed both tests her children are now grown up and both have good jobs due to the fact I paid for their education we now have a granddaughter .her parents are aok and all the family come around most days dont tell me about doing things ok you are a persistent pessimist you now nothing about me yet you try to tell me what to do .we are all untitled to opinions it's up to people to take it in and make there own minds up I have never been to pattaya patong or other expat places so don't pain me with the same brush OK

@Pär *******

Mine was 12 years ago never been asked for anything all depends on who you marry where from and family status .not completely wrong just different opinions and different people ok.

Depends on the girl if she has children and married before then nothing as in Thai customs see is a spent lady .if she is single then it's down to negotiation but the money or gold laid on the table is for show so the parents don't loose face .so if she has been married before then the money or gold on the table will be returned after the wedding.

@Paul *******

unfortunately if you have been in contact but not positive you still have to go through the same itenery and insurance companies have not been paying out for this look at you policy and read the articles .it only covers you for positive results not contact . insurance companies cover themselves and just because you have insurance will not help you in this case .unless you have stated it and paid extra for it.

Thai visa.com try to use a professional service why your visa is for work not just pleasure .worth the fee in the long run.