StayinThailand2much

...despite all those outflows. 🤔

But that has more to do with the euro's weakness... Only a few months ago, many financial analysts expected dollar-euro parity to be just around the corner (and it almost came to it, too). Then Trump came up with his insane customs-duty scheme (incl. duties for uninhabited subantarctic islands, only populated by penguins), not to mention announcing huge future U.S. debt... 😆

Does your software also consider Immigration Officials who decline entry based on quotas, or corruption expectations (e.g. benefiting from 'guaranteed entry services'), even though the individual traveller fulfills the regulations for 'this particular visa'?

Just wondering; how did the neighbours react, seeing all those "cops" turning up at your door to "check you out"?

Dinosaurs in Thailand... And the news is?

Great way to foster tourism... 😆

So much loss of 'face'... 😆

Yes, and, strangely, these factors are hardly ever mentioned as reasons for declining tourist numbers. Instead it's 'kidnappings', 'poor economic conditions in other countries', or 'border disputes'... If they cannot even acknowledge decade-old scams, ever changing visa policies, etc., as reasons for stagnating tourism income, how can they ever solve this?

Can't wait for a computer voice to ask me: "Why do you come to Thailand so often..." 😆

What ever happened to the proposed Thailand space program? 😆

The audio sounded all 'female'.

...in a location "known for its vibrant yet competitive hospitality scene." 😆 😂

Damnoen Saduak is a tourist trap. If one doesn't want to get ripped off there, better to stay away...

Overcharging at Damnoen Saduak (and Thailand in general)... The sky must be falling! 😆

I was almost denied entry three times in a row (in late 2019/early 2020, different entry points), incl. one time when I was only on a stopover from Vietnam to Malaysia (had to travel from one Bangkok airport to the other)... Not once was I asked about 'funds'; cash, or otherwise, of which I actually had plenty on me.

I doubt that going to a brothel would be appealing to most foreign guys travelling to Thailand for female company. (I've never been to a brothel back home, and, most probably, never will.) Also, there are already brothels, which (besides the deep South), are mostly frequented by local johns...

Browsing all day through posts on AN... Duh! 😆

Funny that IOs that want to deny you entry never ask you about the cash/cards you have with you...

Justified, but what happens after is between you and the girl. If she is bad in bed, or moody, or is 'in a hurry' is not the responsibility of the bar.

I've been in and out of Thailand since 1997. Back then it was a welcoming country, with locals showing smiles all over... Then Thaksin became prime minister (2001), and the mood and perception of 'foreigners' (particularly expats) changed dramatically over the next few years towards outright xenophobia. Instead of tourists, only the tourists' money was welcomed. - International tourist numbers rose thanks to heavy promotion, while holiday durations shrank, and daily expenditures mostly stagnated. Fewer and fewer Thais have profited of such mass tourism...

Yes, even Malaysia has now almost as many foreign tourist arrivals as Thailand, despite the lack of nightlife, (popular) beaches, etc. - With more and more Chinese and Indians picking other destinations, and the back-and-forth when it comes to long-term visas (not to mention age-old scams and overcharging), no wonder that Thailand's visitor arrival numbers are stagnating...

What force is invading Thailand? Khmer, Laotians, North Sentinel islanders, aliens... ?

I do both. Sadly, in Thailand, not that many opportunities to visit the opera, or a classical concert. As for the outdoors, I usually do this every few years when travelling to Oz, or NZ. For practical, but also other reasons, I do not visit national parks and such in Thailand...

Yes, heard that a lot from other people. They have insurance, but if they get seriously ill, the company will find a reason not to pay...

Too bad, Chinese tourists don't take the bait, and prefer Japan instead... 😆 "Chinese tourists are returning to Japan in increasing numbers, particularly after the lifting of group tour bans by the Chinese government in 2023. A significant surge in Chinese visitors was observed in early 2025, with data indicating a near doubling of Chinese travelers to Japan compared to the same period in 2024. This increase is attributed to various factors, including the easing of travel restrictions and the popularity of Japan as a destination for Chinese travelers. Here's a more detailed look: Increased Arrivals: The number of inbound travelers from China to Japan reached 6.98 million in 2024, a significant increase from the 2.42 million in 2023."