@David **********

I think that it will become clearer over the next weeks.

@Ian *********

There is no 7 day exension in Thaiiland. However, if you apply for a 30 day extension and itt is denied by Immigration, then you get a stamp in your passport advising that you must leave Thailand within 7 days - but it is not an extension of any description..

@Troy **********

There are no legal limits on visas. As long as you apply for a visa that is appropriate to your reason for staying inThailand, no problem.

Get a visa and you will not have a problem.

Easy to do ourself. If you are over 50 years of age, apply for a Retirement Visa form Thai Embassy in Canada.

There are no new rules. Just more ridged enforcement of existing rules about Visa Exempt Entry.

@Michael *******

Why? I use my Thai address and have never had a problem.

It will always depend on the Immigration officer. If you want to be sure, obtain a visa appropriate to your reason for stay.

I recommend that a Retirement Visa is the best for you and that you should obtain it from the Thai Embassy/consulate in your country prior to coming to Thailand. I say that because if you come to Thailand on a Visa Exempt stamp or tourist visa, then you will be unable to open a bank account in Thailand and a Thai bank is required to obtain such a visa while in Thailand.

@Raymond ********

WTF. There are no valid "International Drivers Licence". He already has an international drivers permit.