@Paul ******

I really can't get that worked up over 300 baht, but I do realise Thailand attracts more than its fair share of Cheap Charlies. I have always, and will continue to distance myself from all these "fuzzy" attractions which expats have orgasms over, such as Pink ID Card, Blue book, Yellow Book, Green Book, Purple Book, Driver's License. I will never buy property here. I distance myself as much as possible, as it's imperative for me to retain Australian Tax Residency. All I've got in Thailand is a 12-month lease and a bank account. In Australia I've got this magic seniors card which means I can travel all around NSW for a maximum $2.50 per day capped. Foreigners don't get that. That's my entitlement as an Australian Citizen, so why shouldn't Thai citizens get discounts? Happens all over the world. International University Student fees in Australia are much higher than for domestic, but again, why shouldn't Australians get it cheaper? It's sad you're against that, but you'd better get used to it because that's the way of the world.

@Paul ******

It won't affect residents, as those on non-imm visas don't require an ETA. Yeah the ETA might have lifespan of twelve months, but hopefully it won't, so the perpetual border bouncers will have to cough up! I'm fortunate in that I don't mind Thai people getting a discount to visit national parks which they actually own - certainly not over 300 baht. I know some chumps who fork out baht each year for their visa extension to an agent and yet meltdown over 300 to get into a national park! Double pricing favouring different groups or citizens exist all over the world, but most people pretend to ignore them. My barber discriminates against younger people by giving discounts to seniors for a haircut! 😂😂😂

@Paul ******

They'll still continue but will be paying 300 baht each time. This government is hell-bent on raising money. Already the land border restrictions have been lifted - getting ready for the cash bonanza. And those scampering to the land borders will happily pay 300 baht each time, but will still scream discrimination if they have to pay the same amount to get into a national park. You just have to ROFL

@Paul ******

Excellent! I welcome it. Time to crack down in this area.

@Paul ******

Not quite sure what you're on about. ETA has been around for years. Tightens up security and allows pre-screening. If this Agenda you're on about stops a**holes from travelling it's got my vote 100%

Paul James The "agenda" is the introduction of the 300 baht tourist tax, but no big deal, most countries include this in airfares, which is actually discriminatory. At least with the ETA, long term visa holders won't have to pay it

@David **********

I think outsourcing is a standard process these days. And realistically in Thailand so many expats are being scammed by visa agents, VFS is comparatively cheap

@Nick *********

For me, Chaengwatthana is totally correct. It's the best immigration office

@David **********

For UK visas from Thailand there's no choice. You have to use VFS

ETA is only for people arriving without a visa or current extension