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What do foreign visitors need to be aware of when staying in Thailand?
Be aware of this....
Answer summary
The discussion emphasizes the importance of respecting Thai laws and culture for foreign visitors. Comments reflect concerns about current immigration sentiments, potential deportations, and the need for correct visa types, while also addressing the political climate affecting perceptions of foreigners in Thailand.
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Mick *****
Foreign visitors are expected to respect Thai laws, local culture, and public order. Seems fair.
Roberto ************
As an investor, I would never commit capital to a system that employs blackmail and extortion—and that only tolerates foreigners as long as they keep pumping money into its corrupt and hypocritical structure ! In return, they allow you to breathe the air there by granting you long-term "elite" visas—that’s all!
Mauro *********
Ita nothing news.. !!
Same before..
Same before..
James ********
OP@Mauro ********
read the revocation of the Ed Visas...they are not a good solution for living in Thailand. More than 10,000 Ed Visas were cancelled by Thai Immigration officers is recent years.Mauro *********
@James *******
how long do you live in Thailand??In my case I'm here so long enough for see this kind of news every year. And in same case they cancel also wp visa when some people make crime..!!
So I repeat.. nothing new.. ! It's Thailand and is always like that.
(Only good farang are welkolme... But government will never love farang.. ).
James ******
The PM is spreading anti foreigner sentiment that's affecting the general sentiment towards foreigners. This in a time when Thailand needs tourism more than ever. With an aging population thand an already struggling economy, it's not looking good for Thailand unfortunately. It won't be easy to repair the damage that lost trust has caused.
James ******
The PM is spreading anti foreigner sentiment that's affecting the general sentiment towards foreigners. This in a time when Thailand needs tourism more than ever. With an aging population th
and an already struggling economy, it's not looking good for Thailand unfortunately. It won't be easy to repair the damage that lost trust has caused.
and an already struggling economy, it's not looking good for Thailand unfortunately. It won't be easy to repair the damage that lost trust has caused.
choose*******
“But you cannot revoke my 5 years visa because I paid 90 days of cooking classes in Bangkok while I live in Chiang Mai”!
Kate *******
It just happens that one nationality is very commonly badly behaved. Well a few are actually but we all know which one the media gets sensitive about (because they own most of said media).
Richard *****
I don’t understand be aware of what ?being a criminal. I think the message is clear. Don’t act yourself. Don’t break the law get the correct Visa and you won’t have a problem if you break the law or abuse the system then you aren’t gone. Sounds pretty fair to me. I wish they had this approach in the UK.
James ********
OP@Richard ****
agreed 💯
Brandon ********
As I tell my kids. Don’t do dumb shiiii… follow the rules. Do as you intend and stay under the radar.
Education visa but can’t build a sentence in Thai is hilarious IMO.
Education visa but can’t build a sentence in Thai is hilarious IMO.
Chester ********
@Brandon *******
Yeah? that works here does it? No, the lines are so skewed it doesn't matter how legal or upstanding you are, eventually you get fkd.
Even your example of ED visa... I speak thai to a decent standard. Got pulled over on entry... spoke to the IO in Thai... he said NO GOOD MR, YOU SHOULD SPEAK SAME SAME ME.. (a 50+ yo Thai national) Threatened to deport me, threatened me that "Next time Mr you not come, find new home. Get proper visa". OK sir.... what "proper visa" do you speak of?... Yes Mr, Get proper visa.... YES.... WHAT VISA? .... GO! GO NOW!
I rented a room for an old friend (85yo). I tried to get deposit back from the "owner" totally ran me around for 6 months (later found her ex-husband owned it and she signed it to herself (now shes in jail)). Went to police.... Mr, make deal.... huh? You pay us 10,000b and we let you go.... huh wtf this woman owes ME 10,000b why I pay you... OK MR, come back tomorrow... this repeated 9 times in 2 weeks... MR make deal... NO! 3 months later I was arrested and put in cell for 9 hours. Paid 50k bail... then they took me to court for 2 years under the ruse of defamation. The court knew it was a joke and never had a hearing just kept requesting evidence from police (there was literally none). After 2 years they threw it out and still to this day have not issued the final closure document.
Mark ******
Well done to the Authorities 👏👏
Anonymous ******************
You'll be fine James you're a good man don't worry
James ********
OPAnonymous participant 112 thanks for the reassuring words 🤗
George *******
Anonymous participant 112 why do you have to be anonymous to make such a post?
Anonymous ******************
@George ******
Why do you have to be George to have a sense of humour bypass
ExcitingP*********
Beware of what? Just don't commit crimes or disrespect and you'll be fine.
George *******
ExcitingParrot2502 anonymous bootlicker
ExcitingP*********
@George ******
and? i don't commit crimes or disrespect host countries you tube
Chiang **************
I’m wondering if this guy likes foreigners.. soon or later will deport spouses married with this
Anonymous ******************
@Chiang *************
filthy animals, are the words he used on white foreignersGeorge *******
Anonymous participant 523 Yes, you’re right, thank you - I stand corrected. Worse indeed than I recalled.
George *******
@Chiang *************
it's ironic isn't it - a full blooded ethnic Chinese who brags that Cantonese is the spoken language in his household is leading the drive against what he himself called "filthy foreigners" ... 🙄🤷♂️It makes me wonder who's orders is he following?
Andi ***********
@Chiang *************
He is only enforcing what most countries do regarding immigration violations and public misconduct. Not unreasonable for there to be consequences for immigration breaches.
Rachel ********
@Chiang *************
well their country, their rules. Anyone that doesn’t like; agree doesn’t need to be here. Won’t you say?
Timur ******
@Rachel *******
what language are you writing in ? Someone needs to go back to school before reprimanding others 🙄Chiang **************
“Their country, their rules” — of course. But enforcing the law should also mean providing clear, fair rules for Thai families with foreign spouses. I’m not just a guest here; I’m building a life with my Thai wife. Law enforcement without a clear path forward creates uncertainty, not confidence.
Rachel ********
@Timur *****
who’s reprimanding anyone? As guests in anyone’s home, if you don’t like their rules we can leave. It’s a bit bold face of any tourist to come to another person’s country and be upset of how they wish to run it.Jorgen *******
When you are guest in another country, you seem to just behave nicely ❤️🙏🏼
Chester ********
@Jorgen ******
even if we get screwed over, scammed and victims of corruption??
James **********
@Jorgen ******
were not guests were visiting a guest is invited 555Jorgen *******
@James *********
okay then I’m a visit it doesn’t make any difference for me. I just behave nicely.What does 555 mean ?
Jorgen *******
555 it just doesn't really have any effect when the receiver don't know what it is. 555
So, thanks.
I know that when my DTV expires, I won't be applying for a renewal—not because I don't like being here in kingdom of Thailand
But I’m experiencing the same things that some of the others are noticing.
I’ve went for an alternative where I can obtain permanent residency in exchange for an investment in land and a house—something I can't do in Thailand.
That country has the same wonderful climate and very little bureaucracy, as the government is very small.
Essentially, I just want as little government as possible and be left alone
This investments also opens up the process of obtaining a second citizenship.
I’m originally Danish, but that is not an area of the world. I am interested in living in anymore.
So, thanks.
I know that when my DTV expires, I won't be applying for a renewal—not because I don't like being here in kingdom of Thailand
But I’m experiencing the same things that some of the others are noticing.
I’ve went for an alternative where I can obtain permanent residency in exchange for an investment in land and a house—something I can't do in Thailand.
That country has the same wonderful climate and very little bureaucracy, as the government is very small.
Essentially, I just want as little government as possible and be left alone
This investments also opens up the process of obtaining a second citizenship.
I’m originally Danish, but that is not an area of the world. I am interested in living in anymore.
James **********
@Jorgen ******
I live here retired and yet still I’m a visitor no rights and we’re all starting feel unwelcome this past few years it’s so so sad to see how we are not liked anymore,,, we contribute to the Thai economy support a Thai lady yet we’re still looked down on
Random******
@Jorgen ******
5 is said ha in Thai so 555 is hahaha
Andrew ********
The only people complaining are the jews - if they stopped being dickheads and breaking laws they wouldnt get deported
Ciaran ***********
@Andrew *******
Jews or Israelis ? Maybe try to be precise hereAndrew ********
@Ciaran **********
ah good point yes israelis not all jews are israleisActivity
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