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Darren *******
@John *******
it will be mainly those abusing visa exempts as a way to live there who will have some difficulties
Darren *******
@John *******
I can't speak for others but I live and work in Vietnam but my kids are in Bangkok. It's a one hour flight so I'm usually in Thailand 9-10 times a year for anywhere between 2-7 nights per visit.
Darren *******
@Graham ******
they can check that now if they really wanted to but for the vast majority of countries the tax and immigration systems aren't linked to the extent where everyone gets flagged just because they've spent x days or more in the country. Absolutely needless scaremongering.
Darren *******
@Chris ***
and the ones who are genuine tourists who come multiple times a year won't have any issues. It's the ones living there whilst on visa exempt entries who will be impacted.
Darren *******
Last time I checked both Cambodia and Laos separated Thailand and Vietnam.

As to how long can you do this for...how long is a piece of string? They've clamped down on it a lot lately so most likely you won't get any more than 6 months out of it.
Darren *******
@Ian ********
so they should get the right visa for their stay, problem solved.
Darren *******
@Ian ********
it will put off people trying to live in Thailand on visa exemptions perhaps, it won't put off genuine tourists.
Darren *******
Why not just wait and see what the situation is when you land instead of assuming?
Darren *******
@Matthew ********
so it's a change which hasn't happened is what you're saying yet you say people are going to Vietnam over something which hasn't happened?? Bangkok Bank changed their policy, an internal bank policy and I'm guessing that's another reason why people are going to Vietnam too? Keep it up, 🤡
Darren *******
@Matthew ********
you mentioned the changing policies, on a comment about visas, was pushing people to Vietnam. Now you've realised you're wrong and been called out on it and are trying to deflect attention away but hey, you do what you want as most people know that your comment is incorrect.