I agree all rules should be followed! By visitors,tourists,locals,and of course the authorities! Lead by example comes to mind! 😛😁

But do they enforce the rules fairly and appropriately? With money such an important factor in Thailand,plus alleged corruption and mismanagement pretty common,( I hope you're not going to even try and deny that!) a large amount of hypocrisy is evident!

Tourism keeps the Thai economy going!!

You're probably right! But Unsure you're aware of the fears expressed by the TAT,and their justified fears of lack of popularity with Thailand,compared to neighbouring Laos, Vietnam,and even the Phillipines. Tourism is down in Thailand this year,which has been highlighted by the TAT,which has resulted in less money coming into the country. Which the government will not tolerate, regardless of what Immigration think. And infact many of their jobs will depend on continuing visitors to this country. With the greatest of respect,this will not be ignored!

But he was still allowed in! Questioning is all good and well,and justified! But he was still permitted to enter! Understandably this is a hot topic at the moment,but as I've repeatedly said,tourism is of such vital importance to the Thai economy,would they really want to damage that; I suggest not!

And how many Thai jobs depend virtually totally on tourism!? Quite a few!

Kill the golden goose,I think not! Thankfully the Thai Tourist Authority understands and appreciates this! The economy of the country would be seriously undermined,if income from tourism dwindled! And people on this site know that!

Seems sensible Todd!

There isn't really an issue Stuart,apart from the fact after a long flight and being tired,I made a few elementary mistakes on the computer at the airport. And did become increasingly nervous! I suffer from anxiety unfortunately! So it was a tremendous relief when it read,' TDAC successfully completed.' I confess I only arrived on a one way ticket,so was questioned further by an Immigration Officer,after clearing the arrivals desk. He was very courteous as was I,and soon stamped my passport with a 60 days visa exemption stamp. Of which I am very grateful. I guess being 67 years old and old fashioned,I found the actual paper card of years ago,a lot more comfortable!

Unsure of my plans from here; whether to go to Jomtien and apply for an extra 30 days,or visit neighbouring countries,and apply for another 60 days upon my return. Only time will yell

Is this unnecessary bureaucracy? A question not a statement note please!? Alongside the seemingly more strick interpretation of visa exemption stamp regulations,more visitors/ tourists are allegedly heading for neighbours. Laos, Vietnam,and even the Phillipines. This has allegedly been reported by the Thai Tourist Authority. This is a crying shame and needs to be addressed.

Or you can complete upon arrival,as I did two weeks ago. But was still questioned by an Immigration Officer,after passing through the entry desks. I only have a one way ticket, probably the reason. But still received a 60 days stamp,under the visa exemption policy. Being polite and respectful definitely helps!

Never been asked once in all my travelling! Always a risk I guess, but as I've said before on this site, life in general is a risk!!