I agree what you stated about Facebook opinions,including yours! 😂 Hence he should contact the relevant authorities which I've always advocated! And yes best of luck Robert! Thailand is beautiful!
And what keeps seeming to be missed on these posts,with the constant harping on about the "discretion of the Immigration Officer!" Is that the discretion only stretches as far as abiding by the Immigration law, which they have to obey! Plus someone mentioned that there is no Immigration law,absolute crap! Every country in the world has rules and regulations of whom can enter their country; otherwise it would be chaos and a total breakdown in law and order! And unfortunately a few undesirables have managed to enter and stay in Thailand,over the years. That is quite evident when visiting Pattaya for example. Maybe the Thai authorities should concentrate more on dealing with them,than law abiding visitors!?
What is the definition of a ' good tourist?' And how long does a tourist need to stay to be a tourist? I've been to Thailand multiple times,always on holiday, sometimes for weeks,months,and took a career break when I stayed there for a total of 10 months. Obviously exiting the country on frequent occasions. I recently spent 8(returned to the UK in February this year)months there,doing several border runs,was then permitted to do so on three occasions per annum. And I do know if travelling by air there are no limitations on arrivals,as quoted by the Thai Embassy. Being the 5th biggest industry in the Thai economy,tourism generates a lot of income for the Thai Government. Something I would suggest they would rather not do without!
Immigration Officers are government professionals,personal opinions and mood don't come into it! Or certainly shouldn't do! I was a Prison Officer for 24 years,so experienced similar!