@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

@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