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

@Graham ******

Nothing ambiguous about the Australian DTA. Easy to prove tax residency in Australia. Other countries may have difficulty but Australia as always, is the winner!

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

VFS is merely a collection agency. The decision on UK visas applied for in Thailand is actually made by the UK Passport Office in India

@Graham ******

You're still missing the word "solely". A person with dual tax residency is tested on the DTA. Australia wins! No matter what you or your buddy Carl says. Happy to be audited. I'll send a copy of the DTA! But both you and I know I won't be audited! 😂😂😂

@Graham ******

Shows just how little you actually know. Try reading section 3(a) of the Australian DTA and focus on that magic word "solely"! Game, Set and Match AUSTRALIA!!!

@Graham ******

Immigration already has a record of arrivals and departures. The ETA is a mechanism for visa exempt entries to pay the 300 baht tourism tax. People with current visas/extensions won't need an ETA. The DTA will actually determine who is a tax resident of Thailand or of another country. Only one residency is applicable, as double taxation is not applicable. You should have asked your accountant mate - he would have told you - or maybe not as he's out to scam people!