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 .

Thanks for your input Sam , like a mirror I will look into it . The false identity will not assist you , I'm giving you some VERY good and obvious advice .

Enjoy your day , but don't take it out on me that you don't like what is an honest answer .

Good luck with your travels , but improve your understanding would be my advice .

No means No ..

And frankly anyone stupid enough to make a declaration on a public forum that they are ' breaking the law ' does not deserve a Visa , nor do they have even a remote understanding of the culture , and should consider another country .

All that being said , with even just a little consideration and with your head down , and " under the radar " , who knows what's going on out there ?

But yes you need 800 k in a Thai bank , and just leave it or 65 k per month International income minimum, it can be higher , it CANNOT as in never , be lower .

WISE ..the ONLY sensible option that is available at this point ,no question .

It's actually been my only ever land border run , but when you do it on the mini bus they've already done all of that ..

Don't need these days , and wouldn't fancy turning up at a war zone , I remember some Farang bringing in piles of cigarettes ( everyone took 2 cartons for them ) and those little kids in ties ( guides ) on the other side ..

An immaculately dress Army guy with an AK-47 , checking though your bags on the boat .

Interesting experience ..

@Danny ******

perfect answer and advice .

@John *********

and that's the joy of it John , the last thing we want it to be is like the Western world .

Like all in Thailand , open to interpretation, Hua Hin immigration is the best , enjoy .

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