When did it become more difficult to live in Thailand on tourist visas?

The discussion reflects on how much easier it used to be to live in Thailand on tourist visas, particularly through visa runs and border bounces over a decade ago, compared to today's stricter regulations. Many users recall practices from around 2014 onwards when crackdowns on such arrangements began, limiting options for long-term stays. They highlight the increase in visa application denials, especially for education visas (ED), alongside the restrictions imposed on border runs and the growing challenges faced by expats seeking to extend their stay without marrying or obtaining employment.