@Iris **********

yes..beneath comment is important...visa on arrival is not the same creature as visa exempt...so extension is not to be taken for granted . Visa Exempt ,however May be changed in Oct to have a life of 45 days rather than the present 30. So, again ..depends of your desired length of stay. Meanwhile , learn about the long term visa 6

@Iris **********

I stay for roughly 5 months..so little undecided which route to take re visa.. will try a call to Thai Embassy in Ottawa to clarify things a bit...but, advantage in multiple entry visa used to be that it's all paid for beforehand..except obviously visa entry into , in my case..Myanmar ..where you just walk across the bridge , and return..had it down to 25 minutes last few times there.

@Iris **********

how long to you plan to stay in total?? I always get (a Mailed) visa with multiple entry provision for 6 months, but now that is an e-visa..and many things are changing re border hops..which one has(had) to do every 2 months. Was never a problem since I stay in Chiang Rai area, thus close to Mai Sai and border. And, yes ..it seems to appear that a 45 day visa will start in October.. which probably can be renewed at least once. Also Canadian, btw.

@Adam *******

also...they generally void old passport by punching a few holes in it...so BOTH best idea..one explains the other

possible solution..clear the cookies from whatever browser you are using and try again..that should not effect your account credentials..

'possession is nine-tenths of the law'

I don't think mention of Scotiabank had much influence...just that an explanation of current financial arrangements may be helpful, in a polite fashion..can't remember specifics, but didn't involve detailed disclosure..just something for them to nibble on..anyway, Good Fortune!!

Thanachart Bank....if you happen to have an account with Scotiabank, it MAY help, since they are half owned by Scotiabank..but have no formal connection..it helped me get an account in Chiang Rai a few years back...so, at least worth a try..🍁

also depends on point of origin and transit points..where much examination has been already completed..and not evident..

@Zabel *****************

that was refreshing..