I don't want to imply that the OP has any "checkered history" only they know

There are only a few ways refused entry could happen (with the limited info avail)
1) something popped up on the immigration computer (rightly or wrongly)
2) they met the wrong IO on the wrong day (possible)
3) they were traveling/acting in some perceived suspicious pattern/manner (singled out)

I been singled out on arrival several times over the decades (worked for an airline, traveled internationally thousands of times), twice in Thailand, several times elsewhere ... been drug tested, had the sniffer dogs appear, strip searched, luggage searched and extensively questioned, it happens - my best guess is simply extensive travel.

Certainly be interesting to see how this works out for the OP, my guess is singled out as that is my experience, best of luck

6 minutes ago, georgegeorgia said:

It's a very complicated psychological subject that apparently not even psychologists can answer 

Totally agree, those psychologists are a "useless lot" aren't they

Nature .... is to nurture, you're over complicating this

22 minutes ago, Moonlover said:

I do cringe whenever I read these oversimplistic solutions to what can be very complex issues.

 

The treatment for PTSD, which is very likely this guy's problem rarely, if ever come out of a medicine bottle.

"Cringe away" <shrug> ... are you a credentialed psychotherapist or something? Do you have some incredible ability to diagnose someone from a sketchy news article? Congratulations.

You had to skip over the fact that I said "maybe he can get some help now" (from professionals presumably) and the fact that PTSD treatments (if that what he suffers from) usually include pharmaceuticals. The doctor was not taking his prescribed medications, or so the article suggests.

41 minutes ago, jaxon said:

 

I don't understand why there is so much discussion on renewing the annual extension to stay on AN if it's in fact straight forward.  

 

Is that extension also called PS2.  

 

I'm still trying to decide whether I want to start on a retirement visa or some other visa (education, for example).  

There is a lot of discussion because rules vary between different Immigration offices and from year to year they may ask for additional paperwork - everybody wants to show up at Immigration with all their paperwork in order.   There are definitely many threads on the forums that discuss the nuances of providing proof that you meet the financial requirements, an officially registered address, etc. - the basic requirement is 800k in a Thai bank account when you first apply.

I don't know what a PS2 is.

I not sure the particular requirements or the period of validity for an ED visa, but it definitely requires a sponsor/guarantor, from the educational institution/business you're attending. I always viewed it as an alternative for people that want to stay longer than they can on tourist type entries and are unwed or too young to qualify for marriage or retirement.  I suspect this is not really for you as you qualify in other ways if you really want to stay here.

As I mentioned in my previous post, you don't have to start on retirement or as you suggest an ED visa, you can get up to 9 months out of a multi entry tourist visa - no problem switching later.

18 minutes ago, jaxon said:

 

I meant that I find the Thai visa system complicated and that there are so many hoops to go through to maintain status.  For example if one were to do a visa run and for some reason a border official rejected - that's an uncertainty for me.  I'm not yet expat so haven't been through it yet.  

 

As you're 60 years of age, the requirement to permanently reside here on an annual extension of stay have not changed in 2 decades - meet the financial requirements and provide other documents as required by your local Immigration office. While rules that revolve around the supporting paper work have changed the basic requirements have not.

If you are planning to stay on some sort of "touristy" status and not taking advantage of the annual extension of stay based on retirement, then things like border runs, visa exempt, and tourist visas come into play.  You cannot just move here and stay as long as you wish doing it this way without jumping thru the "hoops" you allude to.

Perhaps you've vacationed here in the past and think you'd like to live here, or for some other reason think you would just like to give it a go - assuming you have the financial resources just go the annual extension of stay route based on retirement.

There is also no reason you can't do the tourist visa route, give Thailand a try, then switch to a retirement extension of stay if you decide to reside here on a more permanent basis.  This can be easily done without any complications in terms of refused entry for 6-9 months on a multi entry tourist visa.
 

@oobar

Metta Pracharak Hospital in Nakorn Pathom province is well known by Thais, usually referred to by the name of the Wat nearby, Wat Rai Khing.  It's just west of Bangkok.

They also have a branch in Bangkok (Metta International Eye Center) across Soi Sukhumvit 42 from Gateway mall at the Ekkamai BTS station.
 

I had cataract surgery on both eyes done at the Ekkamai location this year, 40k Baht each.  Very satisfied with the result.

"murderer who taunts cops with Facebook riddle"

The Soo-dee-aak (Zodiac) killer strikes again

13 minutes ago, charleskerins said:

Esteemed members -i will need two medications renewed shortly   Do I need an RX from a doctor ?

 

The two medications are  losartan  and Hydrochloroth Iazide 

 

thank you

You can buy generic brands at any/most pharmacy, don't need a prescription.

Indeed Gamma can't complain - but you may reserve the right to whinge, whine and moan

From reports I've seen, you can move half, then move the other half later, once you've satisified the 800k 3 month period after receiving an extension.

I suspect you'll need overlapping statements from both banks to show you complied with the minimum 800/400k requirement, as in no gap maintaining the balance while you're in the process of switching bank or account.

"Lambs to the slaughter" ...

Or,
Did the tourists receive their on cruise briefing about "how to avoid trouble", so they would know "exactly where to go"?

18 minutes ago, PJ71 said:

Thanks, so business as normal.

Well, not totally, Banks (wife works there), schools, and I presume immigration will be having a day off.

20 minutes ago, Purdey said:

The article doesn't specify alcoholic beverages. The photo does show soft drinks. Thus...

I doubt stimulating people to consume more sugary drinks will lead to anything but increasing costs for treating diabetes.

Images of alcoholic images are illegal ... I'm going with a cola, soda water and one of the vitamin beverages ... the tea and juice beverage producers must be furious
 

20 minutes ago, hotchilli said:

If he was doing nothing he was just the guy to keep in that position, why would the influentials remove him?

He was not "doing nothing", he was investigating CP and Makro.

From the article:
"DSI officials are currently investigating the Siam Makro wholesale chain, a subsidiary of the CP Group, for having bought imported frozen pork and pig offal from two companies charged with the illegal importation of frozen pork. A total of 161 cargo containers of frozen pork have been impounded at Laem Chabang deep-sea port since September.

2 hours ago, hotchilli said: