Getting a bank account is tricky.

You need to look presentable and professional.

It is all up to the agent if you will succeed or not.

The agent wants to know you will be a long term customer and will put money into their bank so they can charge fees …it’s a Business after all.

Best seems to be Bangkok Bank.

I told them I’m a frequent visitor, had $500 to deposit and want to buy a condo soon.

This was the ticket.

I had to buy an insurance policy for about $100 …..I think it’s a side hustle for them.

What will you do if the Qatar Airways flight arrives late?

Consider taking the latest flight to Chiang Mai and also have a backup plan for staying overnight in Bangkok.

Maybe you can go to the airport counter a few days before your trip and ask to change be it. Go when they aren’t busy.

I had no trouble with Bangkok Bank but had to buy a life insurance policy

Bring the stroller, slow down to child speed, relax and enjoy your time together.

You have to toggle on the month and year buttons, then choose the day on the calendar. You cannot type in the date bar…..

Take pictures of the documents on your phone. Write an email on your phone to yourself and attach the documents. You will be asked what size the photos to be. Choose small size less than 5 megabytes.

Open the email on your computer and download the pictures. Give each one a name of what it is…passport, bank, vaccination, insurance etc.

These will be small enough you can upload them to the embassy website application form.

I have done this for 6 Thailand Pass applications for myself and friends.

It’s a bit tedious but worked well.

How long will you be in Thailand? No visa needed for USA if you stay less than 30 days….

No