Slipperyone

13 minutes ago, JustAnotherHun said:

Is there any european or other western country where foreigners can live on tourist visas a year or two in a row? I don't think so.

Even with the new rules and individual farang-hating IOs Thailand is a much easier place to stay for foreigenrs than most other countries I know.

In western countries Ie this case New Zealand more likely to be called Visitor Visa . My Thai gf has had 9 visitor visas totalling 5 years

57 minutes ago, hobobo said:

I do not have a first hand experience but a close friend was arrested about a year ago. The police did not take him back to his condo but straight to the cells and told him that a friend could come to the station to get his key, go to the condo and bring back all the things that he needed. Some "tax" was "levied" on certain items though my friend eventually agreed to this. After his appearance at court the following Monday he was taken to IDC and the same friend brought more items and money before his deportation.

This best reply if arrested police will ask if want to contact your embassy . Put in cells with other non Thai until Court and then of to immigration all a 3 day process . People can come see you give items /food