Get out of the tourist areas. 3m will set you up quite nicely in a place with no sunburned tourists.

@Paul *******

I was curious if you were being disagreeable or pedantic so I turned to google. The answer is B.

@Jason ******

why was 2 physical Sims a problem?

@Paul *******

I bet it's still electric! (But yes, sorry)

@Cris *****

certainly worth doing once anyway

@Cris *****

that is where we went, will probably go Bangkok next time. Bangkok is a big city and feels like a big city and it's foreign and weird and crazy and Chiang Mai feels like Dallas.

@Cris *****

they will tell her no (or yes) at the interview. The interview is 4 questions. Make sure you fill out the application together so that her answers are exactly the same as the application. The only possible legitimate reason I can come up with for our rejection was "we are going on holiday and so she can meet my mother" and when asked she said "going on holiday with my husband". I suspect it might be helpful to give them exact plans too- our plan was to stay about a month and maybe they want to hear "32 days" but I am speculating.

@Cris *****

you are getting conflicting information because half the people can't read and half like to talk without knowing.

It takes 1-3 months to apply because the interviews are backed up. Depending on whatever you might get one 3 weeks out or everything might be booked 2+ months. I'm theory it's easier now that there are two locations (Bangkok and Chiang Mai). I do not believe an agent will improve your chances and significant amount. They might keep you from making a mistake on the paperwork, it's not that hard. The reality is that nobody really knows what happens in the black box where they decide- personally I think there is a lottery element they only give out so many a day and if they already have them out before your interview slot - tough.

It is absolutely bonkers that something this expensive (150 bucks to apply, airfare, hotel, etc) doesn't have a clear set of requirements.

I've heard people say one or the other and one must be first. Our office told us we could mix and match. That is not the same as it being true. Good luck

@Michael ******

I used to be pretty smart. I'm not entirely sure what happened, but I am definitely diminished. My best guess is mini strokes at some point about 5 years ago. Have you always been a piece of shit or is that something new in your life?