Is it worth getting a METV now that Canadians can obtain a 60-day Visa Exemption for Thailand?

@Jim *******

that just what you tell them they don't know what the hell you do in Thailand. You could be sitting in a bar all day how do they know haha 😂😅

@David *******

I've been coming to Thailand for 25 years, the last 15 as a retiree living here. I've never once been asked what I'm doing in Thailand, so I'm not really sure where you're going with this. I'm just pointing out that the ETA will allow Thai immigration to pre-screen people entering on visa-exempt entries, and potentially deny entry to Thailand long before the applicant gets here. That's all

@Jim *******

l don't understand where you are going. You are preempting a process that has not been introduced. It also doesn't apply to you. As you say "may" "potentially" it's all heresay. Let's wait for immagration to give it direction.

@David *******

It has been widely reported that Thailand will begin the pilot for the ETA in December with full implementation next year. Many countries already use this process. I'm not "going" anywhere with it. I'm merely reporting what is happening. It gives the destination country the ability to decline an application to enter without having to go through the denial and detention process when the traveller has already landed. It's no big deal for people doing the right thing.

@Jim *******

sorry mate but your information is misleading. You are quoting from a site that is explaining eta in general not specific to Thailand.

@David *******

You don't have to apologise for your own ignorance. ETAs are a worldwide initiative, they all do the same thing. They give advance warning of potential visitors, so the country can decide whether to allow or disallowe their entry

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@Jim *******

why are you insulting me. We are having a discussion. I can read and understand very well thank you. Are you trying to show you are a superior being. I don't understand you motive with these comments. If you actually go back to the post the question is not what you are writing about 😂😂

@David *******

You're saying my post wasn't relevant to the original post and yet you felt entitled enough to stick your nose in. I'm talking about the proposed ETA. It's nothing to do with me. It's what's going to happen, and has been reported widely, with some more knowledgeable commentators suggesting the current "free for all" on visa exempt entries may have a limited lifespan, with the ETA taking over from "immigration officer's discretion" and the issuance of ETAs and hence visa exempt entries being managed by the MFA through embassies, instead of immigration. I'm merely passing on what has been reported, and everything I've said you've attempted to negate. If you don't like what I'm passing on, just ignore it, or attack the sources of the information instead of me