Yep… was asked for one in Chiangmai recently. I just had a 30-day exemption. Added 30 minutes to the process; not a huge deal but a bit stressful as immigration officers informed me I could be charged a fine if my hotel didn’t report me. In other words, the Thai government is essentially putting the responsibility on not only expats, but also on tourists, most of whom have no clue they could be in for a surprise.

@Bobby ********

what has changed in the last year?

@Mary **********

I had a company earning $500 a day at that age. We have no idea what his situation is.

This has "girl" written all over it. Get an ED visa... Learning Thai will be the lowest hanging fruit.

Follow through with your promises

22 is too young. A person's brain isn't fully developed until 25, people go on living their silly phase until somewhere in their late 20s. That was a baaaad investment on his part and she will drive crazy until she dumps him, mark my words.

@Mark **********

that’s your personal opinion, and I respect that, yet, Vietnam attracts millions of tourists every year, amongst which many are repeat visitors.

@Daniel ********

Thailand, where brain cells come to die and where everyone else is a whinger, particularly the Brits 🤣

@Mark **********

dude, the problem comes from a Thai bank. Vietnam is awesome BTW...

@Andy ******

3 days ago