@Brandon ***********

yes, but when you look at some of these other countries around the world, including the US that don’t take strict measures to maintain control of their country, you’ll see where people are coming in from other countries, such as China, Russia, or what have you and buying up property. If you look at Puerto Rico, they’ve purchased so much of Puerto Rico that actual Puerto Rican natives or even people of Puerto Rican descent can’t afford to live in Puerto Rico because they’ve driven the costs of living and the cost to purchase or rent places to live sky high and out of the reach of the average Puerto Rican native.

similar to what’s happening in Hawaii and I’m sure many other places. There are quite a few people that have decided to move out of the United States and relocate to places like Thailand or the Philippines or wherever because the cost of living has just become ridiculous in their home countries. so I get why they do what they do in Thailand. If you move to another country, you should be cognizant that you are a guest and should respect their traditions and ways of life and assimilate or move on to somewhere else. 

@Brandon ***********

I understand. I should have preface that this was an opinion based loosely on my own beliefs with little or no understanding of how the law is both written and applied.

you would think that it would be the same as a family member helping out on their family farm, but I guess that’s not the case if you are a Farang.

so this is just my opinion, if you’re working on the farm, but not getting paid, assuming you’re not getting paid, then it should not be an issue. I may be wrong, but just trying to give food for thought.

@Maggie ********

i’ve heard of Anna soi 94. Best of luck and hopefully she can get everything sorted out.

I’ve been pondering this myself for quite a while. I’ve read quite a bit, including the Thai embassy website, and I’m still not certain which one is right for me. I guess it depends on your resources and ultimately what you intend to do down the line. Good luck and let us know how it goes!

@Jo *********

OK I see. That makes perfect sense. Thank you!

@Jo *********

i’ve heard similar things before in post, but I was wondering if you could clarify what you mean by the way you are dressed? Is it best to dress casual or dress more conservatively or are they looking for something in particular?

congratulations! And good luck!

@Chris ******

exactly but you’re wasting your time just like the rest of us are trying to state the facts to him. He’d rather troll and leave 😂 emojis like a little immature child.

@Ryan ***

the truth is the truth, no matter who says it whether it’s on a forum or it’s in a YouTube video or word-of-mouth.