Just as a hint, because I don't know much about normal airfare pricing, since I usually fly on miles: Heathrow is the airport with the most flipping fees in the whole world. Be a little flexible, maybe check out the flights from other European cities, that can easily be reached in a maximum 12 hour train ride for less than $ 100 in comfort, but might you save a lot more in airfare.

@Raymie *******

That's what I did last year for Indonesian e-visa. Took the photo myself with phone, then VISAFOTO. They even gave me one with white, and one with red background, because it was not clear from the application.

@Caress *****

yes, that helps

@Caress *****

Glad they caught it. But all the hassle and expense getting a new card. Bummer.

@Caress *****

Sorry for you being scammed. My recommendation: Set the alerts on your card(s) so you get a text as soon as there is a charge. I usually get it within a minute.

@Chris ******

I don't quite understand the following: "You would need to deposit 800k baht in a Thai bank for at least the first year and deposit a minimum of 65k baht per month for an entire year before applying for the next extension based on income." If you are below that income, isn't it sufficient to just leave the 800K in the bank account? Or, as some agent explained, let's say you only get 55K per month, that makes 660K in a year, so you only need to keep the difference of 140K in the account for extension. Or did I misunderstand that? Thanks for reply.