As mentioned before, Indians have Visa on Arrival in 52 countries and territories. Thailand is one of those countries which gives visa on arrival to Indian passort holder for stay of 14 days at a fee of 1000 thai Bhats.
Thats not all, one would still need some documents like return ticket to India, a photo, proof of accomodation. I have been to thailand many times as many as I lost the count now.
However this time there is a new rule. The photo has to be 6"X 4" with white background only. This requirement is not mentioned in the Thai Embassy's requirements for visa on arrival. So everyone at the couter for VOA has to make pictures at one and only counter at the airport which charges 200 INR. The image which cost us 50 INR gets 4 times at the airport.
The travellers have no choice but make new images. In addition to that they do not take dollars and receive only Thai Bhats. For which there is only one exchange counter. You have to purchase the bhats for whatever price they offer.
The entire process is not less than 1 hour. Queues and scams and then you have the visa.
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