This high season 2024/25 I noticed a significant increase in elderly, frail tourists and long-term tourists in Pattaya/Jomtien area. This issue will definitely become much more important.
I went to Thailand first time in November 1988.
Immigration Office were very friendly
I had a Visa for two month and i asked them for 1 month more at Immigration Bangkok.
They gave me instead 2 month more with a smile.