Thailand doesn't want you to stay long term anymore. There was a time when they welcomed you and immigration was fairly simple. Prices are way up, immigration is a total hassle by design. They only want elite visa sales now.

@Jarek ***********

I agree

@Jordan ****

I'm glad it made you laugh. I laugh at all you that try to live there permanently because you are basically broke, then cry because their way of doing things is so ridiculous. Cheers

@Zoe *****

, yes you don't have freedom of speech in the kingdom. Kinda like North Korea. Yes, it is a shame, that the kingdom in inept, and corrupt on multiple levels. The people of Thailand are some of the most welcoming, lovely people I ever met.

@Chuck *********

yes, you got me on that one for sure. The present UK is circling the drain for sure. I was referring to an earlier period, when foreigner influence was prominent all across SE Asia.

@Jason *******

I don't live there full time by choice . I enjoy visiting and enjoying the food, culture, girls and low cost. Then I go back to civilization. Cheers

Thailand is a bunch of monkeys, what else can you say. Shame the British didn't colonize it for a while, they could have taught them some useful things. But, you get what you pay for. You want to live cheap, you gotta deal with the nonsense. It's a shame really, such a beautiful country, with outstanding food. If they could just get rid of the corruption and establish some semblance of order, it would be awesome. This is just one man's opinion, please don't crucify me...

@Bradford *****

profound words of wisdom. You must be a real visionary..lol

Thailand sucks, everything is up to the immigration officer who faces, and judges you at that time. Rules mean nothing. There is no fucking consistency or across the board system laws in place. Just smile alot, act stupid and hand out with money. If they are not happy, offer more. Dress respectable and never get angry. Enjoy your stay !!! All true

Don't marry one. Just date, you will thank me later. Trust me, I made that mistake. You do not, and never will understand their culture, period. Or their language. Just have fun and don't commit