It a Thailand problem, corruption is a way of life here at every level, recently a son of a friend is due to do the army thing were they choose a coloured ball to see if they have to join the army at a meeting it was suggested if they pay 50,000 baht it would go away, immigration, police, politicians, police are just blatant about it they can see 5 thai,s on a scooter and that's ok but 1 farang without a helmet and gets a fine