@Nadeem *******

Were they legal ED visas or bogus visas obtained through an agency?

@Lee **********

They're not exempt. It's just they can't be fined or arrested

@John ***********

So until you're 50 you're going to be jumping through hoops to stay here unless you get the Elite Visa (or Privilege as it's now called), or Long Term Resident Visa (which has some very stiff criteria). You need to look into education costs in Thailand, these can be very expensive for international schools. That's where you should start your research.

@Nigel ********

Ah yes, but you pay for the second 30. The freebie runs out after 30 days. And you're right, UK should be downgraded. Thais have to jump through hoops and pay 5000 baht for a UK visa

What do you intend doing in Thailand? Work? Study? Holiday?

@Nigel ********

Most only get 30 days free entry. I don't know of any that get 60. There's a few that get 90. If Schengen countries end up getting 90, expect to see a lot of crying from Americans and British! 😆

If this should go ahead, I would imagine citizens of Schengen countries will get the "reciprocal rights" agreement and may get 90-day visa waiver entries into Thailand

If you have a long-term visa you should be right with any bank provided you supply the necessary docs. It's all about to get a lot harder

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@Hunter *******

I know people who do that. It doesn't seem to be a major transgression in Thailand, and they tell me they only get fined once. So they miss, say three, through the year and still only get the 2000 baht fine. Not the way I'd be comfortable with but it seems to work