The thing I don't understand about this insurance scam is why all prices for everybody are the same? I would expect a person with no vaccine would pay more than a person vaccinated. And the type of vaccine should be a factor along with age. Everybody - the same price.

I have been a digital nomad in Thailand for about 7 years, kinda lost track, Thailand will do that to you.

I have done years of Tourist Visas. In the era of Covid I was on a volunteer visa. That seems to not be an option any more.

Any of your visa options will be questionable/illegitimate. The question really, is what will work. As for your Malay partner, I think they have different and more favorable options (ASEAN member).

I take a certain risk but I think its worth it and I am aware of the consequences.

If you are refused entry you can try entering from a different port of entry. I have read, in this group, people being rejected at one port of entry, going to another and getting in without issue.

Airport immigration may refuse you entry, in which you have may have different options available to you, - Return to the country you came from, go to a different country, or return to your home country. The options available depend on your immigration officer. I have read some people are required to go to their home country while others are given options.

If I am feeling nervous I will choose to cross a land border, if I am feeling brave I will enter through the airport.

Twice I have been 'spoken to' by immigration supervisors. Once at the airport and one in Nong Khai (Lao border). Both times the the immigration officer was pretty cool. They told me this, that, and the other thing. But they always told me "when you come back", never did they tell me "don't come back".

I think a lot has to do with your personality and attitude when dealing with border immigration officers. I think some people act like entitled dick-heads and get treated as such.

be respectful and grateful and you should be ok.

The airport immigration supervisor (mentioned above) told me doing back to back visa runs was ok but I should stay away for a couple of weeks. So I go some place (Seoul, Vietnam, Bali, etc) stay a couple of weeks.

Thai embassy in Australia offer multiple entry visas with various different requirements.

I always travel with documents printed out. I use them about 25% of the time. So much easier handing someone a piece of paper then my phone. Also you may not have internet.

I am sorry I just don't have insights as to the 'why' but I think it unlikely do to race.

How is DR? I think about changing location. Is safety a concern? Are the beaches nice?

Are you traveling on a US passport and have you done more travelling then your family? Have you been to more place (more visa stamps)?

They do pick and choose usually based on nationality, visa history, etc. If you are entertaining the notion that the Thai people are biased against race, I don't think they are. My experience with Thai people is that their are two groups of people, 1) Thai, and 2) Not-Thai. The rest is moot.

My crystal ball said some twat would make a comment about my crystal ball. It isn't always wrong.

Honestly. If you dont plan to come in the next couple of weeks I would wait to making plans. My predication is the Thai government will spend the next 1-3 months figuring-out new visa rules. Additionally, surrounding countries may open their borders, making it easy for you to get a new visa.

Well how much can you spend?

Thailand is a pretty safe place if you're not doing unsavory things. Bank accounts can be difficult to open.. Its doable but requires searching for a bank that will do it.. Wouldn't you rather do other things? If you are only here temporary - you are only going to save a few dollars on exchange and transfer fees. I wouldn't bother with the Thai bank account, just transfer lump sum as needed. I have had issues with Western Union so plan unreliable transfers.

Also what paperwork will I need for a covid extension? Doctor's Note? Letter from some other office?