@Tod ********

ok Thanks!!!

@Tod ********

this is for the initial Visa, Not the extension. Is it the same or does it need to come from a outside Thailand?

Samui better nitelife. Chaweng specifically has more nitelife than Lamai but I personally like the mix of Lamai beach w the laid back atmosphere but yet a decent amount of nitelife.

PHa Ngan is better beaches and lazy laid back.

Depends what u want.

Just about any hotel u stay at has a storage or closet. Ask. U can even offer up some small baht. 100-200 baht

ATM, Visa exempt is 30 days and u can renew it for 30 more days

After Oct 1 the Visa exempt is 45 days and 30 days extension.

The passport has a chip in it and sometimes they can still scan it to prove your identity.

Do u have a “Passport Card” along w your passport? Go to US Embassy and u can use your Passport card to prove your identity and apply for a emergency passport.

Not sure how long that takes though and they usually mail it to your Thai address, however u may be able to arrange for pickup at embassy? Give them a call.

02-205-4000

Thanks for the info.

@Charles *********

until u attain the age of 50 you can’t use the L”Wealthy Pensioner “ category.

@Charles *********

Yes. $250k USD or more. When u become 50.