Almost anything marketed and labeled as high protein, with exceptions of course, is usually not all that high in protein compared to many alternatives. Typically more expensive and loaded with sugars and other unhealthy crap as well.

@Jonathan *******

the Thai label is correct. It's the english labeling that is deceptive. Yes, it is correct in saying 15g of protein per 100g but that is equal to 3 servings. Which is 3 packages. Perhaps this is made in the UK, which Steve says is standard there. In the US it would definitely be grams of protein per serving and this would be considered deceptive.

@James *****

yes. I use wise to transfer to my Thai bank account to meet the visa financial requirement. Other than that I withdraw from the ATM with my Schwab card which gives a decent rate and reimburses the 220 baht fee. Cost is almost equal between wise and my card.

@Elías *******

yes, i know border bounces are not a visa. The DTV is fairly knew. Not sure how many people are on that now, but prior to that most visas have a financial requirement in a thai bank. So I think the whole living here without a Thai bank account was much less common. It also used to be super easy to get one, even in visa exempt.

@Elías *******

what visa are you living here with? If it's just border bounces you won't be able to get away with that for very long.

@James *****

do you live here? What kind of visa do you have that doesn't require money in a thai account? I know it's possible, just not common.

@Tania *********

i agree with what you are trying to say and people should expect trouble trying to live here off of short term entries meant for tourists. But doing so is neither illegal or breaking any rules. Those are simple facts. Nothing to do with being up to me.

@Tania *********

as everyone says, the IO you're standing in can deny anyone for almost any reason. Each one has their own idea of how long is too long. That doesn't make it a rule you're breaking. Just like using visa exempt until they decide to deny you entry isn't illegal.

@Tania *********

there is no 180 day rule. Many countries have that, but not Thailand.

Unless they already have a thai bank account I'd suggest they apply for the non-o (not the non-oa) prior to coming. One of the requirements to apply inside of Thailand is to have 800k in a thai bank account. However, that has become extemely difficult recently because the banks want you to already have a long term visa before letting you open an account. That shouldn't be a problem if they already have the visa.