@Andrew *******

yes. I’m long retired. So none of this affects me. I don’t ever go to immigration.

You are confusing your western perception of ‘respect, and integrity’ with Thai laws.

Let’s be clear, people doing multiple visa exempt entries annually are breaking no laws. And no rules. They are effectively using the system provided.

@Klering *****

I have travelling full time for 12 years. I have residency in 3 countries not my own. And I exchange currencies at least weekly. I’m not guessing about who has the best rates

@Andrew *******

actually it does very much matter how smart you are. Because if you are smart, you never place yourself in position to be rejected. I outlined that already.

There is no such thing as ‘abusing’ the system. The Thai government has constructed a system that works for them. Use it as you see fit. There is purposefully no limit on entries.

‘People like me’ lol. You have not a clue.

And it has absolutely fuck all to do with ‘honour and integrity.’ It had to do with learning the system. And one day, when you have saved a few Pennie’s to travel a lot, you will understand that tourism has a far wider scope and scale that some people’s perspective allows

@RobD****

I have no doubt. But always from New Zealand. And to the same destination country.

@Andrew *******

then you have to learn to be smart. Use border bounce agencies for land entry (or known 'soft' spots) and use FastTrack entry at airports if your Thailand entry history is dubious. If your situation fits a visa... great - get one. If it doesn't you need to adapt

@Andrew *******

METV is not a year visa. It's a nine month visa at best. If used to the max. And don't just 'run into' IO's who deny entry. Something about about past or the person you are will draw attention in a non-favourable way. You will notice with entry denials it is never just one IO. They don't have the authority so must seek out supervisor. If you have the 3 proofs, you will likely be granted entry and given a warning. Which might happen many times lol

@Andrew *******

I think if your entire intent is to complete travel within 9 months, it’s great. Otherwise, why bother. It can just be accomplished with border bounces anyway

@Klering *****

I do look around. That why I never use local cash exchanges 😂

@Kool ******

regular tourists do get it. Often. They come, they enjoy it and they decide to stay longer. Or they plan 90 days knowing it’s easy to do

@Gary **********

there are people here who have been doing it for years and years. It’s not luck. Just learn how it works