@Andi **********

Exactly. Just churning water to appear they are doing something. It might just be they will be held to account for numbers and marketing going forward.I am not saying anything here but ask anyone who has had to deal with them their opinion.

TAT are in desperation mode at the moment. The figures for visitor numbers they promoted and predicted are way down. They have massive competition from other countries. The current political situation in Thailand is in a state of flux so their coat might be hanging on a "Shoogly Nail".

There is cheap Thai style accommodation everywhere. Like 3500 a month in Chiang Mai for example. Look around the Uni areas in places. Short term Condo expect to pay a premium. Agents get one month rent as commission for a year contract. They are not going to put much work in for short term

Anonymous participant Retirement visa is 1900 Baht for 1 year. You do need the 800k in a bank or 65k a month income though.

Nope, no age restriction. As above can get Retirement Visa but maybe does not want to bring 800k into a Thai Bank :-)

It would seem there were new directives issued a week ago

"Sixth, the operators will have to limit the validity period of SIM cards of foreign tourists to no more than 60 days.

Foreigners will not be allowed to top up the call value to extend the service usage after the service expires. They will have to register to authenticate their ID with the operators again to renew the usage."

44/nbtc-endorses-8-cybercrime-measures

From the Phuket News Article dated 6th July - new Sim rules have been issued. Just like the banks it is all down to call centre scammers etc.

It is a how long is a bit of string question. Some do it for years and nothing said and others get pulled 2nd time. It is down to the discretion of the Immigration Officer at point of entry.

@Christian *****

Yes. So if I did one in person. Then I left country and came back. That next one has to be in person or by mail too.

@Jack ******

MFA should really be telling people. It could be a simple note on the visa. Not doing it will not incur any penalties 99% of the time. However, if immigration wanted to be arsed and find fault the door is open of people not doing it.