Is Thailand trending the way of Vietnam with the rejection of dtvs at the airport and asking foreigners for bribes. Seems to be increasing pressure on foreigners to get fast track/pay a bribe even when in possession of valid visa very similar to the Vietnam model? Anyone in the know have knowledge of this

How can Visa agents guarantee entry? I spent more than 150 days in Thailand in the last 8 months and apparently with agents they do all the talking with immigration and in most cases you can enter country.

I'll probably get denied if I go solo, does anyone has similar experiences and what does the agent do behind the scenes? Anyone has any insights? Thanks!

Just been asked for 500bht from I.O. to come out and see if I live at my address, renew non "O" (marriage) visa, I politely declined.

(The office is very busy so we can come out after office hours, can you pay for overtime and fuel? )

Be aware people's it does happen.