@Ray ********

Yes. The rig worker was a category of worker I thought of for whom the system doesn’t accommodate. Regarding monthly payments, individuals can wire transfer the appropriate amount at the appropriate time. It’s not a raffle. The rules are new but they are pretty clear. Some rules have always been there but are now being enforced. As I said, some are not accommodated and some people are just plain screwed.

We can speculate on a preferred different set of rules but that is for a different FB group.

It seems like these issues hinge on the question of whether you are a legitimate tourist or are you living here? The IO is going to make a discretionary decision based on the length and frequency of your tourist travel. It is not hard to see how you might not be considered a tourist if you spend more time here than you spend in your home country. No doubt there are some people who are legitimate tourists and want to travel here frequently year after year. The system just doesn’t work for them. It seems like the Elite visa is the most trouble free option. It is $260 USD/month for 5 years. Not too expensive on a monthly basis but it is a large expense up front. Complaining about the letter of the law is not going to help if you are trying to spend a lot of time here as a tourist.

@John *******

Bangkok Expats may be named Bangkok Exposed for this month only

FB groups Bangkok Expats or Bangkok Informed or the forums on Thaivisa.com

Their rules. Our consensus doesn’t matter.

Yes it needs to be obvious for the monthly income method

Because it is?

I would always advise to bring reading material though

@Erin **************

I try to avoid Monday’s and Friday’s. Generally I just show up when the doors open. Often a 90 day report takes me less than an hour.

@Ellie ******

True. First time you go update it the same day and then ask what that particular office accepts.