@William *****
I believe it’s a tactic used much like US government uses to deter someone from applying. Like stacks of paper and twist and turns.
Kong fu paper work.
But I respect the Thai government a lot because the country has kept out all the trash.
Look at all the EU countries with open border policies. That turned into a shit hole fast .
If you have 24 grand you can get a VIP visa but I’m not going to spend money like that. Rather cut my toe off.
My wife Thai but I have to register the marriage and that’s simple but you have to keep 10 grand usd in bank