What are the implications of the recent changes to visa policies in Thailand for expats?

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Aug 8, 2023

a year ago

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Found this article. Take it for what it's worth.

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The discussion centers around recent articles and comments regarding changes in Thailand's visa policies, notably the potential end of retirement visas and the rise of elite visas. Participants express concerns about how these changes may affect foreign residents, particularly in light of broader governance issues in Thailand. There is skepticism about the government's intentions and the future of expats in Thailand.

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Steve **********

Have watched this 'elite' visa evolve over last 2 decades. ......nuff said.

Before any more visa, schemes, Thailand needs a govt. It's shown democracy isn't acceptable by the military, although the people thought otherwise.

Somethings in the works, would love to be a fly on wall for this week's meetings in Cambodia.

Do you think the word ' pardon ' came up ?

a year ago

เตเต้ ******

@Steve *********

same as always it’ll only be “talked” about. People (Thai and otherwise) don’t even understand how the law works in relation to any pardon here because the entire subject-matter is used solely as propaganda. He first has to be remanded to the state in custody and deal with the charges that don’t require statute of limitations before he can even be considered for a royal pardon. His best chance was when his sister had “some” influence. He’ll never set foot on Thai soil unless they literally change MANY laws including amnesty provisions.

a year ago

Steve **********

@เตเต้ *****

your talking Constitutional / Monarchial Govt.

' Move Forward ' exit, reverts back to Monarchy.

No laws but Kings apply he and family will be pardoned.

Noone will ever Have Q les majeste again.

just personal obser.

a year ago

Steve **********

@เตเต้ *****

it will be a Royal Pardon ( family plan ) once surrendered.

Don't know how many pardons come in 'family pack.'

a year ago

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Steve **********

Paul *******

Ok, so they're basically saying there won't be any more retirement visas and they're going to drive out most expats??

a year ago

Paul *******

@Frank *********

Indeed, I do believe big joke doesn't like to "joke around" when it comes to visa matters.

a year ago

Zoe ******

@Paul ******

what is the meaning of "big joke"? i haven't heard that term anyway else but in this form.

a year ago

Frank **********

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@Zoe *****

he is a person I believe that holds a very high office in Immigration that has a lot of input about visa requirements and such.

a year ago

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@Paul ******

this is speculation right now but since the person behind these requirements is high up the food chain it could happen. Also you need to consider the new government hasn't taken over yet.

a year ago

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Frank **********

Jo **********

good article

a year ago

เตเต้ ******

2-3k subs until 2 years ago? Immediately jumps to 30k and now they plan to increase.

Sounds about right.

I don’t get why the problem with ed/vol visas if they’re legit.

a year ago

Paul *******

@เตเต้ *****

Me either. If they're legit, then that shouldn't hold someone back

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