@Simon *********

Right! I'm a second generation immigrant. Back in the 90s, it took my father almost 5 years to get a visa approved to be allowed to visit the US....I'm a US citizen and I see it all the time that people with US/UK/EU passports feel entitled to be allowed in any country of their choice without questions asked.

@Simon *********

agree 100%. people who hold certain passports (US/UK/EU etc) don't understand that other people with more restricted passports have to go through so much more to even get a tourist visa to visit other countries. I don't hear Thai people complaining about having to go through a whole interview process just to get a tourist visa to visa the US!

@Paul ******

what is the meaning of "big joke"? i haven't heard that term anyway else but in this form.

That's why being able to stay long term in Thailand is the biggest issue for most people. But again staying or living long term(more than 90 days) in any foreign country is not easy. Long term solutions: work permit, LTR, retirement(over 50) Ed visa or Elite. It's like that everywhere in the world. Thai people can't even visit the US without doing an interview for a tourist visa.

@Jody ******

"there are no rules about how long a person can stay in Thailand using tourist visas and exempt stamps"... well that's the first I've heard, but again I follow the rules I read from immigration, so what do i know. I never claimed to know what everyone here thinks, and I don't have to read minds because I can read people's responses, and they are all helpful responses, except for your trolling arguments. But common sense is often wasted on people with no common sense, so, you do you and good luck!

@Jody ******

yes he will still be a tourist with the elite visa, but the difference is elite is a legit paid tourist visa for 5-20 yrs. Right now he's trying to play the system and was given a warning. No one can stay in any country long term without the proper visa. Everyone here is trying to help him. What's your deal?

@Alistair *********

"lots of young women who like older (foreigners) men" not just exclusive for Thailand, there are plenty of them in the US😂

@Sarita ******

I'm flying from Portugal to BKK, will land in BKK at 10 in the morning. It will be my dog's first time in hold to such a hot country, I just hope the heat won't be too much for him.

@Kealy ***********

are you saying that you had to bribe someone to not quarantine your dog, even though you had all the required paperwork? I'm flying to BKK with my dog in 2 weeks, have all paperwork done, just want to get a feel of what i should expect.

@Martin ********

sedation is not recommended by vets because it affects their breathing. I've taken many international flights with my dog and would never sedate him. Too dangerous.