I don't buy the 'forgetful IO officer' theory
They were refused entry and decided to leg it.
My opinion anyway
I could say more abt the Malayan border crossings but I will err on the side of caution.
Pure speculation here ..
An inebriated and fed-up Ozzie exchanges some angry words with the useless husband.
The Ozzie drops a few f-bombs into an already volatile mix.
The ignoramus Thai translates the f-words as 'f-you'....as they always do.
The rest is history
You don't really believe the police would ever bother with him if he disappeared outside their jurisdiction
...and there's always work in the informal economy.
I lean on the illegal entry theory.
They did a border run and refused re-entry..then just walked into Thailand.
The chaos at some border crossings is crazy.
Nobody at the main gate to check ins and outs.
You need a basic understanding of geography..for starters.
Xenophobia doesn't help either.
I doubt any Thai prime minister ,past present or future, can correctly name all ASEAN leaders. ????♂️????♂️
Out here in the provinces it was the case for many years now
You had to struggle to open a bank acct with most banks if you were not on a working visa.
In touristy places, they were more flexible.
I would hazard he did a border run to British Malaya, was refused re-entry to Thailand and just walked across anyway.
Nobody is checking the flow of ppl esp. in Dannok (Sadao)
At some point he tried to leave (via air) and this is where it's at now.
My hunch anyway.
No need for a gumshoe.
Keep an eye on her FB page
Dumba$$ will be keeping you posted on her whereabouts.
Heck...you might even try to befriend her (on fb)