@David *******

You're saying my post wasn't relevant to the original post and yet you felt entitled enough to stick your nose in. I'm talking about the proposed ETA. It's nothing to do with me. It's what's going to happen, and has been reported widely, with some more knowledgeable commentators suggesting the current "free for all" on visa exempt entries may have a limited lifespan, with the ETA taking over from "immigration officer's discretion" and the issuance of ETAs and hence visa exempt entries being managed by the MFA through embassies, instead of immigration. I'm merely passing on what has been reported, and everything I've said you've attempted to negate. If you don't like what I'm passing on, just ignore it, or attack the sources of the information instead of me

@David *******

You don't have to apologise for your own ignorance. ETAs are a worldwide initiative, they all do the same thing. They give advance warning of potential visitors, so the country can decide whether to allow or disallowe their entry

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@David *******

It has been widely reported that Thailand will begin the pilot for the ETA in December with full implementation next year. Many countries already use this process. I'm not "going" anywhere with it. I'm merely reporting what is happening. It gives the destination country the ability to decline an application to enter without having to go through the denial and detention process when the traveller has already landed. It's no big deal for people doing the right thing.

@David *******

I've been coming to Thailand for 25 years, the last 15 as a retiree living here. I've never once been asked what I'm doing in Thailand, so I'm not really sure where you're going with this. I'm just pointing out that the ETA will allow Thai immigration to pre-screen people entering on visa-exempt entries, and potentially deny entry to Thailand long before the applicant gets here. That's all

@David *******

I'm talking about ETA pre-screening people who may have spent too much time in Thailand on tourist entries. At the moment immigration don't know who's coming until they appear at the desk. Having to obtain an ETA means people might be denied prior to arriving, as airlines will need to check this before boarding. By the way, I hate going to temples and Thai football is that bad it's not worth following 😆

At the moment it's all fairly free and easy, but when the ETA is introduced it could become difficult, as Thai immigration will have an electronic record of how many visa free entries you've had and may decline the ETA application

Don't buy!!!!! Always rent in Thailand - buy elsewhere

@Julian ******

I'm simply truthful. If the truth hurts you so much just scroll on past. I don't have to register with the tax office, they've already informed me if I have no assessable income a tax return is not required irrespective of how many days I'm in Thailand. About 30% of Thai citizens are in Thailand for 180 days a year and have never filed a tax return, because they have no assessable income.

@Julian ******

I don't need a Thai Tax number. You're probably excited because you have one, along with your pink card, yellow book, blue book, purple book, green book and anything else which makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside. I've lived successfully in Thailand for 15 years without any of that nonsense, and intend to keep it that way!

@Julian ******

I've lived in Thailand for 15 years but I distance myself from anything which suggests "permanency". I have substantial investments in Australia which are all geared towards tax minimisation which I can only get by remaining a tax resident of Australia. A pink ID is an oxymoron because it's not officially an ID card! 😂