@Bob *********

Another thoughtless and unfounded fear mongering comment... The first option is to REinstate your Status at the Immigration office... They will ask you to pay 500 Bahts per day Overstay fine and ask for the 7 day Extension (costs 1900 Bahts) which will take you until your departure flight, but since you only have a few days left, you can also consider going straight to the airport, BUT keep in mind that having any dealings with the Police during those few days could get you in tonnes of trouble, so try to be good for a few more day. Also as mention previously, if you are considering going to the Immigration Office and same goes for the day of your Flight, make sure to dress professional similar to going on an interview. Let me know if you need more info.

@Brian *******

Well said Brian and I might add a few other details that might help... First dress formal or clean business casual at the very least and be on your best POLITE and CALM behavior when in the Immigration Office. I would also recommend bringing someone you trust who has been in Thailand a few years, so to be prepared for any unforseen things that might arise when you are at the Immigration. There are a few other details that might be of assistance, so you are welcome to PM me if you think you could use more info. Shoke dee na khrap = Best of luck

@Bob *********

Isn't that the nicest thing you want to hear when asking for advise on here... What a genius comment that is and by the way, that statement is Totally absurd and unfounded.

Very good point... Totally agree that a 5 Star studio hair salon qualifies for a higher price list, but since this dual pricing is based on being a Foreigner status OR even in most cases simply the color of our skin, the fact of speaking Thai would not make much of a difference, unless the foreigner who speaks Thai can make the hair stylist laugh, then the lucky foreigner might qualify for a good friend discount, (Been there, tried that numerous times) but even with all this effort, that might only be as little as 20 baht... 555 Even when trying to remain as positive as possible on this subject, it is instinctive and a stubborn mind set to many Thai's that Foreigners should pay more regardless if there is a justification or not. Welcome to Amazing Thailand !

@Micah *******

Its like saying since Farangs generally have a bigger head, but not necessarily more hair, justifies charging more OR if one is heavier in the BAHT BUS then it's more expensive... Or when we get stopped by our beloved serve and protect Thai Police, 50 Bahts fine for Thai's and 500 Bahts for us welcomed foreigners.... I would like to see what happens if someone would dare try to pull this off in a developed country... It would be at the very least entertaining that's for sure.

If yo lost your bank card in the ATM, simply contact the Bank who owns the ATM and they will gladly return your card to you... Having said this, doing this at the time you lost it would have helped quite a bit, but depending on how much has past, banks usually hold some a period and destroy for your safety. Try giving them a call and hope this helps

Point well taken and I think everyone can appreciate that this concept does exist, but does it have a place in a competitive market and what are the effects. Lets put things in perspective and try assessing the effects of a potential 2 tiered scenario versus equal standard approach. Lets take 2 Naturally squeezed Orange Juice stands on either side of the street. One where everyone is created equal... Where have I heard those words before? Hmmm?!? ... And another with 2 tiered pricing based on skin color or ethnicity, where they come from, how much they made last year or the color of their clogs for that matter. Which one would the majority choose and why? Case and point, if Thailand truly wishes to attract the masses, better to focus on all the great things to be offered and the amazing adventures to be had as opposed to how many extra nickels and dimes can collected from the ones they are trying to attract.

@Oliver *******

Agreed, but one has to think that a great portion of moneys to build most universities come from Tax Dollars which foreigner do not participate in which goes to reason for the inflated Admission costs... Same goes for Thai's National Parks double pricing debate... A great portion, if not all moneys come from Tax Funds, so goes to reason why Foreigners who once again do not participate in paying for these amazing parks are asked to pay more, BUT when it comes to Private Enterprise establishments, funded in great majority by Private Investment talking about double pricing, that is an entire new level of discrepancy and should be greatly challenged if not down right shunned by everyone involved. A disgrace to say the least on an industry already in shambles and a big torn on the side for the rebirth of Post-Covid Tourism development here in the land of smiles.

@Dave ********

Yah, I heard it being different in other offices. Here in Petchaburi, TM30 signed by the landlord with Passport size photo will be sufficient... Originally TM6 arrival stamp was necessary, but recently been abolished by Thai Gvt, so not sure what they will ask for in the future to demonstrate arrival date. Both Prachuap and Petchaburi offices charge for this auto formatted letter. 500 at the Prachuap office and 300 Bahts at Petchaburi. Gotta love equalized billing ;o)

@Dave ********

TM 30 Form easy to fill out and easy to find online, then take that to Immigration and usually 300 to 500 Bahts will get you a certificate of residency ( = A rubber stamped letter from Thai Immigration)