doublezero

In Europe and other countries with more civilized driving culture the driver of the Honda would have lost his driving licence right on the spot and would have faced a trial resulting in several years imprisonment. In Thailand he probably gets away with a 2000 Bath fine.

A friend of mine just sent me a message that at about 6pm local time he received a visa for 60 days (viz until Sept 12). So it seems that the new regulation has finally become known at the immigration counters in Suvanaphum.

They do actually have fixed prices in Chiang Mai. I experienced that about 4 or 5 times within the last years (last time in summer 2022)

well, .... this is a trick question, right?

Believe me: This is, after all, just another amateurish enterprise to control the moves and contacts of tourists in Thailand. The next step, when tourists become aware of the reasons for the "generosity" and will not use the cards, will be, to make the use of these "free SIM Cards" compulsory. After all: TIT

So much (and long, viz over a cecade) ado about a spelling that pleases foreigners. How lucky and relaxed that country must be when they have no other problems.

... not to forget: 4. Charge them 10 times more for entrance fees than the local EU citizens.