the many spoil it for the few, the warnings are out there now, folks should heed - the ETA can’t come soon enough and that will put a stop to the systemic abuse of Thai hospitality. Try getting into AU/NZ/US without correct visa……
Not really some neighboring countries may allow you to obtain an O Visa there, but many require you to be a national , a resident, or have a work permit for that country. Things have gotten more tricky now banks have decided to stop agents paying backhanders, May not last long……..