555 I already figured that would be the case, one can hope though. If they went back to the old prices, I would do the 20 year in a heartbeat. Not much difference between 800k held hostage or 20 years no red tape.
He was in a cat cafe that pays for a/c. Open door, cats run out not to mention the a/c is on. He wasn't ranting about some friend leaving his house. He was showing respect to the business. How was that hard to understand?
Why is it that he had a bad morning when someone else is the one that showed a lack of consideration for his surroundings? I didn't read that he got confrontational about it, only that it was irritating this person's lack of manners.
2018-2020 3 times a year, back again after covid, 2023 3 times a year since and have never been asked about finances at all. Actually, I've never been asked about onward travel or finances. It's exactly as you say, if they're looking for a reason to deny you because of past habits then you should be prepared to show proof of whatever they might want.
I got a Thai driver's license in Nong Khai for 205 baht, no agent. Did paperwork at transport office, went to immigration, waited 1 week and had certificate of residency from immigration, back to transport office, quick couple of tests and now I am a proud owner of a Thai DL.