@Vlad ******************

that's some fancy footwork there! And an awful lot of not related information.

But I noticed you didn't answer the question. 🤷

I am following all the rules always.

I even wear a helmet.

But if I am not a "tourist" then what am i?🤔

@Vlad ******************

maybe you only get 2 weeks off per year, but I can afford to take quite a bit more time off work than that.

So if I maintain a house back home and plan on returning there to work, and I am staying in hotels and hostels as I explore the country while not working what am I, if not a tourist?

@Mikkel ******

I am curious where you co.e by that definition of a tourist.

Maybe you only get 2 weeks of vacation per year, but if I am not working and traveling in a foreign country and staying in hotels and hostels how long can I do that before I stop being a "tourist" according to you?

Personally I can afford to take about 6 months off every year to travel.

If I am not a "tourist" then what am i?🤷

Joining the rest saying that there are too many foreigners acting badly here already, and you are making life harder for those of us who do follow the rules.

If you won't follow the rules here please stay home.🤷

@Tony **********

dude, what are you suggesting?

That people shouldn't have to follow the rules?

Or that there shouldn't be consequences for breaking the rules?

Or that people shouldn't voice their opinions about people who chronically break the rules and harm the image Thai people have of foreigners?

The OP is getting drug in the comments because he has acted poorly.

Repeatedly.

Those of us who respect and appreciate Thailand don't want people like the OP making life harder for the rest of us.🤷

@Robert *******

I went a few months ago and that is still the current policy.

No visa on arrival in Vietnam.

You need to apply at least 3 days before departure from Thailand. I recommend more like a week.

@Harris *********

when did Biden become the head of Thai immigration?🤦

@Bart *************

just "buy an elite visa" eh?😂 Not everyone who retired early is necessarily rich enough neighbour.

That's why the OP was considering the Philippines instead.🤷

@Rene *****

you overestimate my income.😁

I live very modestly in every country.☸️

And if I were rich the Thai government would be more than happy to sell me an elite visa.🤷

It's really just the people who have money to support themselves (food, drinks, entertainment, rent, etc.) but not buy a new Mercedes that are targeted by these policies.

(IMO of course.)