@Johnny *******

It's probably the opposite actually. Approvals from western countries seem to be much easier.

Anonymous participant 265 Vietnamese immigration officers are rude. The only difference though is that they almost never deny someone entry. Thus, a Vietnamese officer will never say things like "what are you doing in my country" unless you have a bad immigration history, such as having been on overstay.

@Abas *****

I totally agree. However, keep in mind, for the foreseeable future, there won't be any enforcement. Continue paying tax to your home country authority (or the jurisdiction your work is based in) but unless you're on a work visa for Thailand, chances are, you will neither be allowed to apply for a tax ID number (TIN) nor will you be asked for one as immigration is not in the business of becoming tax inspectors. Except of course when it comes to working in Thailand, which is different.

@Travelling *******

That's why I blocked Luit. He's such a pedantic troll. Always thinks he knows everything and believes European laws also apply in Thailand when obviously they don't.

@Uwe ***

I totally agree. It's all a WEF scheme and there's no new tax law, only a different interpretation. In practice, not much will change for most foreigners living on Thai soil.

@Nestor *******

However, for a DIY, independent traveler, Thailand is better. You can do nearly everything someone would be able to in the USA or Europe..you can rent a car and drive yourself. This is not possible in Vietnam, where self-drive car rental is unavailable.

@Nestor *******

Indeed. Still, Vietnam is improving fast in many ways and I feel it's safer for tourists too.

@Wai *****

I don't get that impression at all. Cambodian officers are usually surly, almost never say hi and don't like it when you lean into their window. They never have a conversation with you.

I prefer Thai officers BUT I will say that officers stationed at airports are usually not very friendly.

Vietnamese officers are downright rude - they'll throw your passport back at you. Forget about being greeted properly.

Lao officers are indifferent, except at remote land borders, where they can be quite friendly (but then again so are Thai officials at remote borders). It helps if you speak Thai/Lao though.

@Nestor *******

I get what you're saying (I know Vietnam well, spent some time living and working there and still travel there on business at least once a year) but less scams in Vietnam? My impression is there are more. That stated, things are improving.

I very much doubt they would care what address you put down. That's the most basic piece of information. As long as you write your name correctly and all other proofs you are asked to supply are attached, you should be fine.