Because of their money,nothing else ! No money no entry,no money no stay ! Must have 800.000 bath in an account to have visa for 1 year. Not many thaipeope earn 800.000 bath in a year ! It"s pay or fuck off ! That's why i choose The Philippines !
As Long as the wallet also are wide open you mean ? Nobody can enter Thailand legally if you dont have money. They even demand that you have 800.000 bath in a bankaccount a year to be able to have a visa so you can live there !
I have an International( Eu) driverslicence for cars, snowscooter, tractor and motorbike issued in Norway. Never had any problems,but I think its valid for only 3 months in Thailand ?