@Brandon ************

I'm a retired SNCO and my Thai wife has lived in the states for 37 years...there're ZERO legal/acceptance problems if you follow the rules but sadly obtaining the visa will be slowed because of other's fraud.

In fact, your most frequent problem will be people trying to invite themselves to your home for an authentic Thai dinner. Don't listen to these hysterical partisans.

BTW...best of luck to you and your wife. Hope you two become a very close team and build a happy family!

@Jenny *****

Please take your hysterical nonsense elsewhere....there's no problems for law abiding people from any country. And please don't respond with any of the fake news by omission stories...we're aware of how it's fabricated.

My wife's home is near Nong Khai....been to Laos a few times and would return again regularly for shopping day trips but just not worth the visa hassle. Shame the little Lao people pay for this petty corruption.

@Stephen *******

A TDAC website asking for money = scam

@Cris *****

Unfortunately, overstays have ruined it for honest people.

Michael De Mouy get a grip man! The very last word of your OP is “racist”. Again…there are plenty of other places on Facebook to talk politics.

@Michael *********

Racist against Australians? Why don’t you respect others and not bring your hysterical opinions to a non-political discussion.

Following the conversation out of curiosity. I’m a retired GI and did the same thing 37 years ago…hoping you and your new wife also enjoy a happy marriage.

@Andy *********

Very good to see Thailand strictly enforcing immigration law…it benefits the interests the Thailand people and law abiding visitors.

The U.S. and other western countries could learn from Thailand’s good example.

@Frank *********

Never heard of it before either but was curious…Google search indicates it’s real/could be useful option for some.