JonnyF

Well, agents are well known for being able to 'fix' issues with visas, for example the 800k requirement. So I have no reason to believe they wouldn't be able to sort an issue with passing this new language test for Thai citizenship. The only point of debate would be how much they would charge, probably more than fixing a visa issue but that would depend on the official involved. Feel free to continue doubting the existence of such practices though ????.

I'm guessing it will depend on how well you dress, how politely you Wai, how much the tester likes the cut of your jib etc. Nothing an "agent" won't be able to sort I'd imagine.

Quelle surprise! That's what happens when you take away people's livelihoods via lockdowns/restrictions without providing a support network.

Is he including his mate Anutin in that? He didn't seem to show too much hospitality during his mask/showering rant.

An interesting list. But this isn't about your favourite people to hang out with. It's about who they should be encouraging to stay long term.

I guess it's because the poor that can't afford to eat due to soaring pork prices probably don't want to be told to consume an even more expensive plant based product instead. It's another "let them eat cake" moment.

They should target any group that is prepared to come here. They need all the help they can get. Pretending to have such high standards that you court only specific groups is hubris in the extreme. They should also drop the 50 year minimum age limit for retirees. Plenty of people retire before that. If you can afford to live here and contribute to the economy why have an age limit?