Pretty clear they have the money just not in cash, while it is a requirement it’s rarely enforced so sometimes people get caught on it. Not really a big deal or needing to start trying to brag on Facebook, pretty cringe
I need to get my extension next month and the last time I did in Surat Thani they gave me the 14 day consideration stamp before getting the extension, which I can’t do this year. Good to know krabi is a plan b
my last 2 TR60’s I had no issue with a 90 return ticket, this year they wanted a signed letter taking responsibility for any possible overstay expenses. Kind of strange but it worked fine. My 2 priors I had booked cheap flights to KL as my RT was actually over 3 months out which cost me about $40.