@Jinren ******

exactly , my absolute pet hate ! " Me and my ..

." Arrrgghh

@Eno **********

yes that is a potential option for some , it's not what most do however ..Most sit 800k in a bank account and don't touch it , the true cost of this is around 80k PA .

So , back to my original answer , it all comes down to a stagnant 800k sitting doing nothing .

The bottom line is , it all comes down to 800k .sitting stagnant .

Zero confusion - 90 days ( wait ! ) means 90 days ..

Ummm , it's on the notification insert .

It always just takes one f wit , with no idea , hence laughing emoji ( idiot ) again standard practise when you have multiple pieces of tech , but of course not EVERY person will be questioned , neither is EVERY person who is doing something questionable or illegal for that matter as that would be impossible ..

It's pretty obvious the reasoning .

Have been questioned yes , an IT bag 2 lap tops and some phones , it's not uncommon to be asked , could be working illegally , or carrying out other activities that are illegal .

Reasonable questions , just have the correct answers .

Come in on your 30 day , and if you are coming to Hua Hin , I can certainly reccomend, and good immigration office also here .

Assuming you are looking for a longer Visa .

@Arely ***********

easy to say " avoid ATMs " difficult in practise in a cash economy .

Your 800k will most probably be okey , it's a good system here , and my world standards they are doing alright , however in the sums for this transaction you need to consider what the actual cost is , bcoz it's a wasted resource sitting there

You also need to consider that via any reasonable measure the Baht is way too high , and has been for quite a while , this will correct at some point as there will be no other way .

But , you ask a good question , no one can say in absolutes , and I'd take a holistic approach when looking at this Visa , these are wonderful for the banks , free usage of a giant long term pool , just as insurance works .

Sounds wayyy too hard to me , and expensive extension .

Laos by the way is an incredible place , not doing that stuff though . Anyhow you got it ! Glad my days of doing Visa runs are long gone .