madmaxx77

Unfortunately, when the "rogue officers" apply their non-existent rules to YOU, the word "just" loses its meaning.

Especially if one has made a one day side trip to KL to avoid "the convenient solution" of only 9 days overstay - would have been the first one after 24 years of visits to Thailand (yes that includes the times when the fine was only 100 THB, still a lot for a working local) - with only his toothbrush but all the paperwork in order (confirmed booking to Berlin, Confirmed booking in Amari Hotel, more than 20000 THB in cash) and get deported like a criminal, at his own expenses, has to almost sneak in at a barely known border post with Malaysia*, yet unsure if he will be able to recover his cat and his properties and fly to Europe with the aforementioned paid ticket.

* Ubon Joe again properly informed!!!!

For the record: Yes I was over the 180 days non existing rule. No I never worked one minute while in Thailand - it would defy the purpose of enjoying the place. No I did not have a single hour of breaking the rules. No I am not a smelly hippie. No, I was not drunk as returning from KL airport.

These "rogue officers", who by the way, did not even give a hint that they were after tea money,  made a long lasting disservice to their own cherished country. Let us see if after the second wave starts in China they are still so finicky. In any case, their actions must have had some approval from superiors who want to get rid of the scum. Some people are scum and frankly do not belong in Thailand or even in their own country, IO definitely need better training to identify them.

I will be back when they have it......

Hi All,

as I am new, I hope this reaches everyone.

Thanks for comments and suggestions.

The Visa number was on the card and was noticed. I am not covered in tats and my Thai is basic to be optimistic.

One needs a rental contract to open a bank account to then bring the money in for a Retirement visa.

I concur on the disliking theory and relative lack of results via a formal complaint. However the point that remains is the requirement to spend a day out when having a visa (officially!) is or is not existing (anyone can enforce whatever comes to their mind). In this case there can be 2 days 3 days or more.

And following one of the questions, are there more than one type of MEV? The one I have allows 5 entries and I am not aware of others.

Have a nice day.