Where are you from, some undesirable country like Afghanistan that no one wants to go.
It is a Big Bloody deal, you need to Understand.
Every swinging Dick wants to live in Thailand.
Thailand makes rules and regulations for us foreigners, I reckon it's simple and easy to stay here, Thailand has been my home for over 20 years.
It's the Riff Raff we don't want in Thailand.
Where I was born, my home country, Australia is popular with overstayers/illegal immigrants etc. we (the government) spend a lot of money keeping these unwelcome people out.
You want to stay in Thailand, do it legally, it's a straightforward and an uncomplicated process.