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

sure because because Tony idea is more logical and meaningful. Imagine that a farang had a better solution, welcome to 2025

@Fabio ***

the 60 days with extension gave people time necessary to open bank acct and season money and do extension for marriage without applying for tourist visa. That's how I did it

@Brian ********

isn't that the truth

@Greg **********

the problem is can read from many sites and get different info even from Thai government sites. I once read you need a health certificate for STDs. When was that ever done. And criminal back ground checks. Never seen an American do it for either non O or even OA . But you can read on embassy site. I know I have never done one. People post what they read and in reality people that actually live here know what part of any list is true. I love how people that have never been here or live here comment on what the docs are required. People that live here know everything is subject to change and what is written is not set in stone .

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

government had put out many article during COVID how important it was to get back on track for tourism and was stated it was one of top source of revenue. It was stated over and over trying to get tourism up after COVID. I know exactly what I read and if you think tourism isn't one of their major sources your crazy it may not be the number one source but if you think for one minute they don't need the high tourism you be a fool.

@Michael ***********

thanks

@Michael ***********

what was the process, I am running out of pages. Did you do it in person.

@Frank *********

Thailands number one source of income comes from tourist. They are pushing people to neighboring countries that have an easier 90 day. Lost revenue and there was a recent article saying how successful the new 60 day exempt was generating revenue. Cut the hand that feeds. Makes a lot of sense and if they were serious about the people that abuse the system they would clean up Phuket and get rid of the Russians.

@Chris ******

nailed it