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There has always been a difference between the official holiday and what happens locally. For many years Pattaya has had a week of celebration for Songkran. Bang Saen has normally been 6 days and the last day is probably the largest gathering anywhere in Thailand.

And whose money would that be? Foreigners are a very small percentage of the people that participate in Songkran. Historically Bang Saen has finished the day before Pattaya and for most of that day all roads leading in that direction are at a standstill with packed pickups nose to tail. Very few appear to be over the age of 21 but plenty of "whisky" being passed around. People shouldn't jump to conclusions, the motive may well be to spread it out more in an attempt to reduce the severe congestion that occurs at times. Reducing the road traffic situation would lead to a reduction in revenue, not an increase. In April 2020, Thailand was the only country in the world that had a reduction in excess deaths, due to Songkran being cancelled. Songkran was around long before any foreigners came. I went to Laos one year to avoid it, ignorant of the fact it was just as bad there. Just stay at home now.

In 2016 we went to Germany for 3 days and they gave my wife a visa valid from 24th June 2016 - 27th June 2016, all of 4 days. It was also multi entry. She was EU family member travelling under freedom of movement.

Obviously you mean the publishers, and they may well be right, comprehension is not a strong point.

Many answers here. https://www.quora.com/What-problems-do-FATCA-and-citizenship-based-taxation-cause-for-Americans-living-abroad

I didn't noice it had moved to Central. When I said upstairs, I meant in the Avenue, and that was just over a year ago. Fortunately they changed to 10 year, so won't be going back anytime soon.

That must have been some time ago, been in the Avenue a long time, was on the ground floor when my wife went 7 years ago. Upstairs now and my wife went on spec last time but huge queue, came home and made appointment.

Indeed, the ghost of McCarthy lives on.

Generalisation is favoured by the ignorant.

As you quoted me it was a breach of the rules.

Why would I do that? Try reading what has been said before posting.

Only because the UK used to be in the UK, would never have happened otherwise. Didn't the government promise to get rid of all EU laws, probably meant only the ones that doesn't suit them.

Of course it does, what on earth makes anyone think it is the truth. I came out through Noi Bai 2 days ago and the queues were horrendous. They have security after passport control and the people coming through passport control couldn't get to the end of the queue for security. nearly 2 hours from arrival to departure lounge. On saying that entry was quite smooth, maybe passengers leaving don't bother to complain.

I don't know about Australia but in the UK credit cards come under the Consumer Protection Act and a chargeback can be applied but debit cards are different. Being effectively a cash transaction different rules are in place and you are out on your own a lot more.

I very seldom use my credit card physically but a couple of years ago in Sheffield I bought something and used the card rather than walking to the ATM. Within an hour a couple transactions appeared on the card for computer games, something the shop I was in also sold. The guy who served me looked like a student so I think fairly obvious who was responsible. I phoned the bank and they quizzed me on who could have used the card, they seemed to accept what had happened and refunded the money immediately. Also cancelled the card and issued a new one. Unfortunately debit cards do not have the same protection as credit cards so not so easy. Good Luck.

Stay in context, maybe above your head. I was responding to this post nothing to do with the OP "The outdated laws of Thailand and the xenophobia will ruin the country... But they pretend aiming for tourists or better the money from the tourists... Maybe a boycot by the tourists could things change in Thailand.. Expats and retirees are already avoiding to come here " Obviously you are in full agreement with the poster, most foreigners want things to suit them.

Nothing outdated in the law. Guy probably thought the same as you that tourists could just start working. Foreigners in the UK, just like Thailand, have to have the appropriate visa and get permission via an NI number before working.

But it is not very difficult to enter Thailand and stay for years on end. Foreigners want it all one way. Difficult for a Thai to get into the UK for a holiday, far less stay for any length of time. Maybe when it is as easy for Thais to go and live in every country as easy as the US, things may change.

A lot better than many places I have been. Went to Schenzhen twice, nice city and vastly different to what gets portrayed in the western media. We had a run up into the mountains, quite spectacular, a bit like Halong Bay on land. Downside is the language problem and a virtual cashless society, we were fortunate my niece was at uni and could speak Chinese, also had the local bank acount to pay for most things. You could pay in cash but they didn't like it and unlikely to get any change.

I can remember this all blew up about 20 years ago when many banks worldwide, even the Swiss, stopped taking US customers due to the paperwork hassle. Not heard much complaining recently and had assumed modern day techniques had eased the situation.

Again you have made a definitive statement based on assumption.

You are wrong. The regulations are laid down by the MFA in Thailand and then translated for each country using the platform. Most of us are aware that translations cannot be taken literally and has to be read in the context intended. The London Embassy puts the question in this way, "12 . Applicant must apply for e-Visa via specific Embassy/Consulate conforming with his/her consular jurisdiction and residency. Applicant is required to upload document that can verify his/her current residency." The term "consular jurisdiction" sets the context for the question and the last sentence cannot be read in isolation. I appreciate that English may not be your native language. My experience is with Non O marriage visas so I wouldn't be aware of how the question is posed for other visa types or countries. It does not help anyone for you to be making definitive statements in a situation where the outcome is always going to be subjective. The fact that you have "stood corrected" a couple of times says it all.

One can only assume you have never applied for an e-visa. I know for a fact that an e-visa can be obtained from UK whilst in Thailand, but it is not something that should be done.

That is incorrect, the question relates to legal residence and a copy of you passport is the most definitive proof of legal residence. Other documents can be accepted as in the UK it is very difficult to get bank accounts or utility bills if you are not legally resident. This is how it is put in the HK e-visa guidelines. "Confirmation of legal residence, in the context of the Hong Kong SAR, generally refers to (a) Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card (“A” HKID); (b) Hong Kong Identity Card indicating right to land (“R” HKID) or unconditional stay permit (“U” HKID); or (c) valid stay permit issued by Hong Kong Immigration (for “C” HKID holders)." https://hongkong.thaiembassy.org/en/page/visa-info?menu=5d84804a15e39c03c800281e

Exactly. I don't know anything about Revolut and I don't need to, Wise does what I need. I wouldn't normally advocate using a debit card but with Wise I keep some funds in an "Interest jar" and then it is only seconds to fund the currency required.