@Gary ********

Ah ok. I went during the restrictions. I thought so, because most hotels wouldn't check you in unless you had the covid pass. I flew once to Phuket with only six people on the flight. The beaches were almost deserted. We had six waiters serving us at restaurants on the beach as they were almost empty. Stayed in a 5-star resort which usually has rooms for $400 a night for $80. It was the best of times! The tourist areas of Bangkok were deserted but bars in Sukhumvit were open and selling beers for 40 baht a pop. Just had to flash that covid pass and in we went. I'll always remember the covid era with affection

@Gary ********

Couldn't fly Thai Airways and many of the upper market resorts wouldn't allow without the Covid Pass, and couldn't get into Phuket without it. But hey, it was free, so what's the difference?

@Gary ********

Yep. And it worked. I wasn't going to sit around inside for two friggin years like so many people did. Life is to be enjoyed, not to be looked at through a window. I had the BEST time. The beaches were empty and clean, businesses really wanted your custom, everyone was so polite and welcoming. So not a pointless exercise for me at all!

@Gary ********

But it freed up travel within Thailand. During covid I visited every corner of Thailand travelling in empty planes and staying in dirt cheap hotels, with cheap car hire. Had to flash the covid pass so it certainly worked for that! Didn't care about anything else, just wanted my freedom!

@Andy *******

Ok. I think you're being pedantic. But never mind

@Andy *******

You didn't read my post. For a start it's my cousin. He had zero in the bank as he was using an agent to pay a bribe to an immigration officer to "look the other way". I don't keep any money in the bank. I simply transfer 65k each month to qualify for the visa extension. Totally legal

@Kuan *****

Not talking about market rate. Talking about throwing money into the wind. I don't do that. You think it's a good deal. Don't ever become a financial advisor! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@Andy *******

Totally true. Why would I lie? 😂

First up, is this a legitimate ED visa, or one of those bogus agency visas?

@Kuan *****

baht to fill in a form, get a bank statement and photocopies. That's about a thousand Australian dollars for an hour's work. You seriously think that's a good deal? 😂