General Reports

[Shiba7]

I've never ever heard anyone get their visa application rejected when the papers were in order. There are no limits on amount of visas in a year etc. , so either bullshitting or the 'friend' fucked up the application?

Either way, just find an 'easy' consulate, and apply there. I hear one in Bali is pretty lax. Take like at least a week outside the Thai borders before you apply again too, I would say.

Not sure if you got a special 'denied' stamp in your passport though, which may hinder.

[MonkeyPaw]

After chilling with some local fishermen in Phu Qouc, they got the idea that I was a stand up guy and I could be trusted. They agreed to help me get to Thailand through a Cambodian refugee route. Apparently, the route in itself isn't monitored much because there was no need for an outsider from a 1st world country to ever pull off something like this. Who the heck sneaks into Thailand but has a USA passport? So the fishermen from Phu Quoc are acquainted with those in the small villages of Koh Thmei. I was told there is but a couple of small poor settlements on that island that does trade with the Vietnamese in Phu Quoc. So I suggested that I buy and give to the poor Cambodian villagers in exchange for their help to get me to Thailand. My Vietnamese fisherman guide thought that was a nice gesture and great idea. I guess simple people don't care as much about money as we think. To get their help, I had to win their trust. So I went of an bought about 40,000,000 VND worth of milk and sugar to give to the Cambodian villagers.

Of course I then was able to hide myself and my luggage in that shipment of goods to the Cambodian village on a fishing boat. It wasn't that long until we reached the village. I'm not certain of the name but kept hearing the fishermen say "Chong Chong. " There the people unloaded the milk and sugar and there was a conversation between the Vietnamese fishermen and the Cambodians about helping me to get to Thailand. My guide told me that he and his team will have to go back to Phu Quoc, but the Cambodian fishermen agreed to take me along the national park by boat to a major highway that connected to Prey Nob. From there, they have a plenty of friends that can help me all the way to Thailand. So after a seafood lunch with all the villagers from both islands, I was shipped off on another boat ride through Cambodia.

Once we landed near the highway, it wasn't but about 10 minutes when we were picked up by an English speaking Cambodian. He was the son of one of the fishermen. His dad told him that I needed help and he was to get me into Thailand. The meeting was short and I was rushed into his Prius. At this point. I was thinking "Dang, I'm getting human trafficked. " Actually it wasn't a bad trip, so far. Nobody asked me for money, but I paid the Vietnamese fishermen for their time anyways. In Prey Nob, I paid cash for a hotel for 1 night in US dollars and it wasn't an issue. The next day the guy with the Prius picked me up for breakfast before our journey to the Koh Kong beach near the Thai border and told me that his father mentioned to him of the nice deed I did for the villagers with the milk and sugar. I told him "no problem."

He talked about how poor the people are and that the government fails to take care of its own. All this money spent to on the military and for power or political struggles, while the people suffers. He told me that people are starving in Cambodia in places like Prey Nob far away from tourists. I felt kind of bad, so I told him I wanted to help as a way of saying "thanks" for him driving me to the Thai-Cambo border. So before we left the city. We stopped by a store where I purchased about $1000 worth of noodles, rice, and condiments. He then called ahead to a local temple. And when we arrived, there were already quite a few people, who waited patiently for our gift. We just helped unload and then I was off for my 4 1/2 hour ride to Koh Kong where I was to meet his Thai buddy. Like most Thai's, this guy expected and was in it for the money and I of course had to pay a fee for transport. So wish me good luck! It's nap time.

[Mogwai]

The sure fire way is to get a Thai Elite Visa. http://www.thai-elite.com/programs.html Only criteria are money in bank (I think it's 800 k baht now), criminal record check, health check. 500 k baht for 5 years, 1 million baht for 20 years.

Unfortunately he won't pass the criminal record check when he gets caught trying to enter Thailand without a visa LOL.

[EihTooms]

Absolutely. But let me tell you from experience; it's about the only good thing about turning 50.

Hey, at 50 you're also only ten years away from qualifying for the Senior Discount cards at SF CINEMA and MAJOR CINEPLEX!

[Goatscrot]

Unfortunately I'm too young to apply for a retirement visa as well. Must be over 50. It's the no Brainer way to go for anyone over 50.

Absolutely. But let me tell you from experience; it's about the only good thing about turning 50.

[Banana Boi]

I believe he is on the younger side and would not qualify for a retirement visa.

Unfortunately I'm too young to apply for a retirement visa as well. Must be over 50. It's the no Brainer way to go for anyone over 50.

[Goatscrot]

Two likely ways to get around it. As I mentioned before, apply for a Multi entry Tourist Visa to avoid the crackdown of those entering on too many 'free' Visas. You may not qualify for this any longer since you have been marked.

The sure fire way is to get a Thai Elite Visa. http://www.thai-elite.com/programs.html Only criteria are money in bank (I think it's 800 k baht now), criminal record check, health check. 500 k baht for 5 years, 1 million baht for 20 years.

I believe he is on the younger side and would not qualify for a retirement visa. Thai Elite would be the way to go. 500 K for 5 years and I don't believe there is a deposit requirement.

[Jimmy Boy 99]

Two likely ways to get around it. As I mentioned before, apply for a Multi entry Tourist Visa to avoid the crackdown of those entering on too many 'free' Visas. You may not qualify for this any longer since you have been marked.

The sure fire way is to get a Thai Elite Visa. http://www.thai-elite.com/programs.html Only criteria are money in bank (I think it's 800 k baht now), criminal record check, health check. 500 k baht for 5 years, 1 million baht for 20 years.

If he's over 50, he could apply for a one-year (renewable) retirement visa, since he has the requisite financial resources.

[Banana Boi]

I'm in Ho Chi Minh now. My visa application to Thailand was just rejected, though I paid $40 for it. My friend works at the Thai embassy in HCM and told me that the consular didn't like the fact that I had 4 visas in the last year alone.

Two likely ways to get around it. As I mentioned before, apply for a Multi entry Tourist Visa to avoid the crackdown of those entering on too many 'free' Visas. You may not qualify for this any longer since you have been marked.

The sure fire way is to get a Thai Elite Visa. http://www.thai-elite.com/programs.html Only criteria are money in bank (I think it's 800 k baht now), criminal record check, health check. 500 k baht for 5 years, 1 million baht for 20 years.

[MutantChicken]

I'm in Ho Chi Minh now. My visa application to Thailand was just rejected, though I paid $40 for it. My friend works at the Thai embassy in HCM and told me that the consular didn't like the fact that I had 4 visas in the last year alone. Funny, I gave them bank statements from the USA banks showing I was withdrawing $930 or 30,000 baht every 3 days for the last year alone. How can I be working in Thailand, when I'm withdrawing money from the USA to spend in your country? She inquired about my rejection and says the consular is wary because I'm retired and do not work at such a young age. We only have to show that we have $600 for a 60 days visa. I showed much more than that plus last year I donated 2,000,000 baht to Thai charity and organizations with receipts. Upon further questioning, the consular got mad at her and told her that it's not normal for someone not to have to work and have been on vacation for the last 3 years. I'm still kind of confused to what's the problem? I've contributed over $200,000 to the Thai economy in 2017, so why can't I take a holiday there?

Anyways. I decided to take a detour to Phu Quoc Island to relax a bit. Koh Thmei, Thailand is just a fisherman's boat ride away. The things I'm able to do is shocking! Watch me get to Pattaya soon. No visa, no 30 day stamp. No problem!

You might want to check you geography whilst koh thmei might be named in the same fashion as other islands in Thai with the prefix koh, koh thmei is Cambodian as is koh kong, you would need to get to koh kut, trat province before you are back on Thai soil.

[Breadman]

Anyways. I decided to take a detour to Phu Quoc Island to relax a bit. Koh Thmei, Thailand is just a fisherman's boat ride away. The things I'm able to do is shocking! Watch me get to Pattaya soon. No visa, no 30 day stamp. No problem!

The way the hotels record everything how would one go about getting a room without the right tourist visa to show the hotel?

[Allover]

I'm in Ho Chi Minh now. My visa application to Thailand was just rejected, though I paid $40 for it. My friend works at the Thai embassy in HCM and told me that the consular didn't like the fact that I had 4 visas in the last year alone. Funny, I gave them bank statements from the USA banks showing I was withdrawing $930 or 30,000 baht every 3 days for the last year alone. How can I be working in Thailand, when I'm withdrawing money from the USA to spend in your country? Anyways. I decided to take a detour to Phu Quoc Island to relax a bit. Koh Thmei, Thailand is just a fisherman's boat ride away. The things I'm able to do is shocking! Watch me get to Pattaya soon. No visa, no 30 day stamp. No problem!

The consular is concerned because you are young, unemployed, and are throwing a lot of money around. It is unusual and his caution is understandable. He may think you are trafficking, dealing drugs, or doing something else that is highly profitable and illegal.

Too bad you can't show him your posts on ISG to prove you are just having fun and not up to anything bad.

[MonkeyPaw]

This is no longer the case. Thailand is cracking down on people coming in multiple times on a visa exempt entry. They want to make money on people buying METV (multi entry tourist visa) which is simple to get and costs very little or apply for the Thai Visa Elite card. the main qualification is Thailand wants to see you have money in your bank account. Be happy you got in. Coming back in a couple of months you may not be so lucky.

I'm in Ho Chi Minh now. My visa application to Thailand was just rejected, though I paid $40 for it. My friend works at the Thai embassy in HCM and told me that the consular didn't like the fact that I had 4 visas in the last year alone. Funny, I gave them bank statements from the USA banks showing I was withdrawing $930 or 30,000 baht every 3 days for the last year alone. How can I be working in Thailand, when I'm withdrawing money from the USA to spend in your country? She inquired about my rejection and says the consular is wary because I'm retired and do not work at such a young age. We only have to show that we have $600 for a 60 days visa. I showed much more than that plus last year I donated 2,000,000 baht to Thai charity and organizations with receipts. Upon further questioning, the consular got mad at her and told her that it's not normal for someone not to have to work and have been on vacation for the last 3 years. I'm still kind of confused to what's the problem? I've contributed over $200,000 to the Thai economy in 2017, so why can't I take a holiday there?

Anyways. I decided to take a detour to Phu Quoc Island to relax a bit. Koh Thmei, Thailand is just a fisherman's boat ride away. The things I'm able to do is shocking! Watch me get to Pattaya soon. No visa, no 30 day stamp. No problem!

[Crazy4Thai]

I had my plastic handle ones removed in the US and in Asia. They are free at most hotels so I tend to leave it behind if travelling only with carry on. I usually have one check in for all the stuff you cannot take on as carry on. However, the no check in list is also getting longer.

As for allowances, I heard a much smaller number for year long arrangements with regular girls. The one thing I always thought important is to make sure the girl is happy and that it is sufficient. If it is not sufficient, it will increase her chances of going elsewhere if you are not on site to guard your merchandise. I would stay away from bar girls unless it is a short term arrangement. So Crazy4 Thai, your number sounds fair and reasonable. The question is can she get her job back when she tries to return.

Well to clarify, it is not MY number it is the number that SHE quoted. And as for returning to work in that beer bar I cannot imagine why not. She is a top earner there and generally speaking workers who leave on good terms are welcome to return whether it is a beer bar or restaurant or whatever. I have see this many times.

[Kerrstar]

"Travelers, under visa exemption scheme, arriving via an international airport will be given a 30 day visa exempt stamp, however people using OUT / IN method to extend their stay might be questioned after 6 visa exempt entries."

I'm heading to Bangkok for a couple of days next week and I was there about 6 or 7 times last year on visa exempt, so I'll let everyone know if I have a problem. Several of my trips were visa runs from other countries whilst waiting for work permits to come through.