@Andi **********

Oh, that's late but good luck!

@Andi **********

When are you finally going to apply? I hope you are able to go soon. Better go now, before things tighten up further and before the e-visa system goes into effect.

@Andi **********

No, they didn't.

@Miguel ************

You won't have any issues.

I think there is a gross misunderstanding of what's going on with whoever posted this.

Thailand does not have the ability to chase after individuals who don't work in Thailand and haven't paid any taxes.

The ruling is new and may backfire anyway.

If there were any enforcement, it wouldn't be until 2026, but they'll probably backpeddle once they notice an exodus of foreigners.

Already quite a few foreigners have left Thailand over this, even though there is probably no need to panic.

Moreover, imagine how frustrating it would be for immigration to tally up the days spent in country by someone like me, who enters Thailand 10-15 times a year? I don't see it happening.

How can you qualify for an e-visa in Laos if they haven't moved over to the e-visa platform yet? Once it begins on January 1, 2025 and you seek to apply for a visa from Laos, then you will qualify.

In the meantime, choose another location...Laos isn't the easiest or best, not to mention all slots for Vientiane being fully taken.

@Miguel ************

No, it's almost certainly related to domestic activities, not funds earned abroad. This means a business or working in Thailand. Period.

@Miguel ************

No. It's very likely related to previous employment or running a business in Thailand. Thai tax authorities can certainly chase down those who don't pay their taxes in such cases, but for foreign remitted income, I doubt they have the resources to do so.

If you don't legally work in the country you reside, very difficult to enforce anything.

@James *******

Indeed and that is my worry too. However, it could be that some embassies and consulates will be scrutinized more than others.

I doubt they'll have a problem with Taipei as the issuing post as that seems to be the most corruption free, whereas Vientiane is swarming with agents.

That stated, with the e-visa system coming up, they might be able to weed out these agents now.

@James *******

Aha. That's another possibility!

@Ned ******

The issue is due to their previous stay in Thailand. Just because you come back on a DTV or other visa, doesn't wipe the slate clean of previous problems or issues.