I joined this forum because about eighteen months ago and despite making every effort, and doing everything correctly, a sudden rule change took place the day I was going to Penang. I decided then that my visa status was not to be taken for granted. I’ve done my best to educate myself and sourced most of the information from here since then. I’ve tried to keep my friends and colleagues up to speed - not always taken seriously. I’ve seen people lose their visas, I visited a Thai jail to take food and water for my dive instructor, who fell foul on the withdrawal of non imm b multi’s (unless a director) and a bad employer. He’s a great guy. Your status in Thailand is YOUR responsibility and you should track it every step of the way. Merry Christmas 🎄
TLDR : Answer Summary
The post emphasizes the importance of understanding and managing one's visa status as an expatriate in Thailand. It recounts a personal experience with sudden visa rule changes, highlighting the responsibility individuals have for ensuring their visa compliance, rather than relying on employers. The message encourages vigilance in tracking visa status to avoid severe consequences, as illustrated by a friend's unfortunate situation.
