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Whilst that may (or may not) apply to "some" very rural agricultural areas, it is by no means the "norm" any more.

Not in my experience anyway., elements of it are still present but a lot of what was described I suggest is "old traditions" no longer followed by modern Thais.

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I always carry a small pocket-sized mirror in case I have to identify myself.

"Yep, that's me!"

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I think the bottom line, as with many things in Thailand, there is no real consistency.

Its very much down to interpretation by that particular official at that moment in time in that particular place.

What happens in X wont necessarily happen at Y. If in doubt, ask your local office what they want, that's the only way to be sure.

Never had any problems with Kasikorn, they also have an online "virtual card" for shopping.

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I never was required to do a 90 day check in in Iran, Morocco, Malaysia, Taiwan or South Korea. There are no 90 day check ins in the USA unless you are a patrolled convict or in the EU for that matter. The only requirement for resident visa holders was to go to the local police station and register a new address.

I think this rule was just a whim that seemed like a good idea to give face to some minister and generate a little cash.

Dont know where the "generate a little cash" comes in as there is no cost to a 90 day report. In fact it just increases the admin for absolutely no gain that I can see.

I got charged once for my own goods, not a purchase made outside of Thailand, it was an item made and bought in Thailand, sent to someone overseas, that they returned to me.

I got charged import duty/tax. When challenged and explained, the response "do you want it or not" !

I said no as the "extras" were more than what it actually cost.

Item was never seen again.

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There's street smart and book smart, and common sense,some (many?) leave common sense in the departure lounge'

Some of the smartest people I have met (book smart) have absolutely no common sense.

In short, it takes all sorts, but experience in my book is the best, is not expensive, its priceless.

My own opinion is that the 90 day report is no big deal, I do mine by post. It would be more of a problem if it had to be done in person.

What I would like to see would be something on the lines of a 5 yr or 10 yr visa issued for those that have married/family/children etc or have been residing in the Kingdom by whatever appropriate visa for more than 5 consecutive years can then get a "long stay" permit or something on those lines.

Oh here we go, lets have a "thai bash" by region .......I dont think so.

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Wouldnt it be better to ask that in the Pattaya forum for local knowledge?

There is also plenty of info and pictures in the Pattaya news forum.

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