@Darren ******

Hear me out for a sec. You're kind of right but it is just not the full picture. Economics isn't simple. It's a math equation. If the terrorists successful stormed the capital on January 6th and took over The U.S government The U.S dollar would fall. You'd have to be able to explain it.Turkey (#23 in reserves) is dealing with a very volatile currency right now that is causing inflation. You'd again have to be able to explain how their reserves and their currency's value don't share a positive correlation. The reserves have many functions. 1 is to prevent currency volatility,manage import prices, and the other is to help during economic shocks. The currency value is being maintained simply for import purposes but there is devaluation on the local level. Thailand is expected to hit its highest inflation in a decade. I dont want to type any more but I will say that tourists can help to control the inflation. Inflation is a pay cut and it is also devaluation

@Darren ******

Since this is a tourist-based economy YES it does. Government manipulation happens all the time and many government agencies such as the Federal Reserve of The U.S has pointed out manipulation of currency value in South East Asia which explains why their currencies didn't tank significantly during lockdowns

Quarantine .

@Greg *******

but you’re testing dna

I do wonder if you’re married to a person with a less powerful passport can they share your privileges? Never thought of this question

@Suzie ******************

tourist visas require one (weird because my first tourist visa was to Thailand it wasn't required). If you are just entering with a visa on arrival or exempt then you only require the Thai pass

@Eddie *****

Nope. I was shocked. Why allow me to choose the Embassy if I have no choice? I thought they were promoting tourism. I've decided to cancel everything and rebook my flight until things start making sense again.

@Stéfan *******

great distinction.

@James *******

Maybe I've missed something. If it is it is appears to be an egg hunt

@James *******

would have been useful