"Locals and Expats with work permits would be exempt" if the 300 ever does get the 'go ahead' you would think the expats keeping the required 400 - 800+ k in a bank yearly would be exempt....geeeeez
Yeah thats a 'no-no' here, as well as pointing using your feet among many others according to the 'working in Thailand book' that was given years ago..........
To add to the horror, I've read on here there may be an illegal International school for Russian children operating in Chalong......sounds like Thai's could be displaced in time as you stated............
A couple months back, my Russian neighbour said many here are Putin supporters I found that a bit shocking, shouldn't be here on the beach and complaining about their tabs at night.........
If they don't purchase an Ed. Visa as my young Russian couple neighbours did, or try to obtain one the legal way ( now have moved ) should be bound for Moscow sooner than later......
Seems to happen often, Middle Eastern young bucks stepping off the plane with their Levi's and ball caps on ready to 'let loose' until it's time to return to the desert.......... red cards.