Strange. After 35 years of being a regular in Thailand, I cannot say I feel any difference at all. I smile, the Thais smile. Always polite where ever I go. I stay 5+ months every year, even lived 5 years in Pattaya -85 to -92, and Koh Samui 2000 to 2005. I will continue to come to Thailand as I really feel relaxed there!🤗