@Mike ******

thank you

@Tulip *******

thanks

@Brad ******

thanks, I really appreciate your views as a local resident. Maybe I'll leave it for another time, in the months of November through January.

@Sri **

your response to me says to me that contrary to your original post, that this Group, at least Admin, Moderators and a number of other members are a better guide than Google and the internet in general

@Stuart ********

you're most welcome. Especially in this Group, I've seen time and time again, Admin and Moderators point members in the right direction when they're not really sure of where to get answers, or find confusing information elsewhere. I know where I'll turn when I really need help. Thanks

@Sri **

so how do you verify "from authentic sources" if you don't know how to find the correct "authentic sources"? It's not always as simple as that. Some websites deliberately 'appear to be' government websites, yet they're actually a business out to make profits. Google won't tell you which source is accurate or which is incorrect.

Sure, some people in Facebook Groups like this post information that they believe is true or accurate, but actually isn't, or is only their opinion. If one is smart enough, true and accurate information CAN be gleaned in groups like this, especially from a certain few, among them being Admin and Moderators.

@Gary ***

from my nine or ten months of being in a couple of Thailand related Fb groups, I totally agree with your last sentence.

In your second to last sentence, these small number of people we know of, I believe that much of their "accurate" information likely comes from not only personal experience, but paying attention to the Thailand related experiences, good and bad, of others.

To me, it seems to be, from seeing plenty of comments from those few people and others that have lived in Thailand for some considerable years, that the "Thai Immigration system" hasn't changed much over decades, apart from some small 'tweaks'. Rather it's only Thai IO's interpretations across the Provinces that vary, often being pointed out by those Fb group members with experience.

At least with these Fb groups, what you type is less likely than Google, to be used to promote products and services to other areas of your internet activity.

@Michael ***

are you talking about an "advanced search" within the group, or in Google Search? The former seems more likely being what you mean. If you're referring to within the group (or any Facebook Group) that doesn't always find the results one is looking for, unless you unless you know the right 'keywords' as you point out. I've tried it myself and although typing in what I believe is a keyword in what I'm looking for, I've found that posts often don't include comments that have answers I'm looking for. For me, reading several posts in the couple of relevant groups I'm in, then taking note of who seem to provide the best information from considerable experience, provides good information. I also take note (and hopefully remember) of group members that seem to give information that gets 'shot down' for some reason. This is in top of 'Google' searching, but that often doesn't get the results one is looking for.

@Brown *******

I was actually only joking, having a bit of fun based on everything I read on Facebook about Thailand Immigration and Police Officers.

@Brown *******

how is that logical? My thought, based on the way things are done in Thailand; they only ask to see the cash if there's other reasons for them to deny you entry, then it's easier for them; they can extract a bribe from you with cash, where they couldn't with money in a bank account or credit card 🤣🤣🤣