Meanwhile, I get to be treated like a common criminal when I go to renew my yearly visa.
I have to sit and wait while some young, intern type scrutinizes my bank books for 15 minutes making sure I didn't go one baht under the 400,000 for even a day.
They should be welcoming us with open arms-we who always play by the rules and bring lots of cash into the Thai system. But no, all they want is a chance to trip you up and make a few baht in fines.