'The Queen of Sheba'
On an exciting Monday, the thirteenth in Thailand, my adventure towards an extended stay started. With my Dutch roots firmly established, I, an 84 kilo, 1,85 meter tall foreigner with limited Thai, entered the bureaucratic maze, hoping to transcend my status as a long-term tourist. This story takes you on a bumpy ride through the gleaming offices and unexpected twists of the Thai visa process, with an unexpected encounter that made my heart skip a beat.