I was married to a Thai for 8 years she's Issan. And now I have a girlfriend from Bangkok. From the country to the city. Thai woman verrrrry independent at least with a farang maybe different when they with a Thai man.
I overstayed 22 days did the Laos run 6months ago i paid my fine and just returned last week. The immigration extended for 2 weeks at lao border but not happy with me they couldve thrown me in jail! Thought i was going to have issues, luckily a 5 minute process