@Michael *******

Yeah, it makes sense that one should get the abuse part properly handled before further pursuing the immigration...if she has time. So sad.

@Michael *******

It may not have been well-documented.

@Michael *******

Ahhh...good point. They might be able to help on the abuse side.

@Michael *******

Immigration is not on the list of areas in which Citizens Advice states they advise. Nonetheless, it's not a bad place to start to ask for resources. Perhaps they will help.

Whoever just took his comment down...good idea. It told us more about you than about this woman you never met.

@Michael *******

Great advice! Also,

@David ********

, I'm not trying to push you off, but this question might be better suited for a UK visa advice group. The people here will not be as familiar with the intricacies of the UK laws regarding bringing someone over. While certainly the nation of origin plays a factor in someone coming to the UK, the bigger issue here is UK law. I'm also pm'ing you.

@Philip *********

But Michael found it on the Internet, so it must be true. Lol.

@Andrew *******

Not visitors who complain that they can't afford the restrictions. Those are not the people bringing money into the economy.

@Brett **********

Fortunately, I don't need to make that determination. I will leave it at that. I don't need to defend a simple fact.

Much as I fully support backpacking around the world (I wish I could resume my own version of it right now), I don't think accommodating backpackers is the priority of the Thai government right now. Its priority is protecting their people and that involves balancing two things:

1) Keeping infection rates low

2) Bringing in money

Neither of these priorities are really helped by backpackers. Yes, they spend a bit of money, but not enough to balance the risk. Also, backpackers are probably the biggest risk due to the travel.

Soooo...accommodating backpackers is not likely a high priority.