Bro that last paragraph is a single (very long) sentence.

Also — why do you sound so irritated and pissed off?

Also also — you have no idea what everyone's circumstances are. "Encouraging" them to not do extensions could be more expensive, less logistical, or in my case both (a family of five — airfare, hotel, traveling with young kids) is *WAY* less practical. I'd much rather go for an extension, assuming they'll have me.

Question to everyone saying “people keep asking the same questions”—

What are you expecting? New never-before-seen questions and experiences?

It's honestly annoying af how unkind so many of the officers are.

I don't understand the volatility and unkind temperament. Even if you have a problem with someone's visa/passport/etc, why can't you just be professional?

I guess the bigger question is — why is this tied to one’s visa at all?

Can someone explain *why* ?

I get that it’s considered a tourist visa, but for someone who is consistently (more than two years) in the country, why *wouldn’t* they allow it?

Just to get some clarity— what, specifically was the strictness you describe in the: "strict enforcement of the „residency“-section"? Are you referring to the questions you were asked about work, address, etc. (and your cartography skills)?

@Nosheen *******

the name of this group is literally called “Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)”

@Rob ********

“fair” salary isn’t a linear solution. Public perception of value has to change. If prices go up, people stop buying, unless what they are selling is perceived as more valuable. For example: so many of my Thai friends on Facebook post about how expensive restaurants are becoming — almost always followed by “I’m going to the cheaper places.” Artificially increasing prices and “salaries” doesn’t fix anything.

@Tod ********

News to me! Thanks, Tod.

Just to clarify — this isn't for incoming travelers doing visa exemptions, right?

I think it was called ETA or something?