@Tommy *******

well the high season at least in my city wasn't really a high season. Thailand might claim to have gotten back to nearly pre-covid times. It seems like a slightly busy low season this last high season. Whether expats like it or not they've got to make their tourism income. It provides jobs. Not saying that this is not going to come with some negative effects but I lived here back in the day when he will get through unlimited border hops or hop on a flight just come back. There is no real perfect solution. Damned if they do. Damn if they don't.

@Tommy *******

I guess when I was thinking of influencers I'm talking about people who are promoting that culture of Thailand. The beautiful spots in Thailand. Food and genuine experience of Thailand. Not the ones promoting walking street. I know the word influencer is a bad taste in many people's mouths but there are some genuine ones who care about what they do and do their research. They'll jump the gun on this one and then make it so difficult that it just becomes redundant. Or maybe they'll surprise me. I've been surprised before.

@Jim *******

it's Thailand though.... These types of things tend to change like the wind and on a whim. Change for the sake of change to show they're doing something. Maybe I'm being a bit cynical but I've been here a long long time. Seems like they jump on the gun on things before kind of thinking about any type of consequences. The way they legalized cannabis for example. They a lot of time to think about it and look how other countries etc did it and the mistakes that they made or didn't make whatever and still well they're going through the s*** they're going through right now. I do believe this may open them some doors for digital nomads that do make some pretty decent cash and it could bring you know people who are for lack of better words influencers who could encourage more people to come to Thailand. Does pros and cons regardless of what they do. Trying to look at both sides. Anyways I'm just rambling have a great weekend everyone.

@Frank-Steven **********

maybe it got lost in the shuffle. I didn't even know it existed until I dropped into this group. Being under 50 myself it definitely might be something I might be interested in the future.

@Andrew ********

cheers. I read somewhere it couldn't be done in Embassies in surrounding countries. Already know who to contact if Laos is an option. Cheers.

@Brandon ***********

I noticed lack of info but everyone seems to be praising it. Not counting that chicken before it's hatched. Been here nearly 2 decades. Thanks Brandon.

@Jim *******

did a search on the group. Didn't see much in depth information. Do you have a like with up to date info?

@Andrew ********

did a search on the group. Didn't see much in depth information. Do you have a link with up to date info?

@Brandon ***********

ahh. That could be the reason why. Cheers.

Just to put it in perspective. I could buy my house or rent it for the next 42 years for the same price. Better to rent. Not locked down. If you were happily married to a local it can be a great investment to buy. 🙂