Toomuchgoodman

Nobody deserves to get shot like this, but there are some universal rules for behavior in a foreign country. At home, too! Just to keep you out of trouble.

Unfortunately, many tourists behave like conquerors, not guests.

Hey you?

It is not necessary to point out exceptions, there are always some.

You can only live in a country which allows you to do so. This forum is 95% dedicated to bending Thai regulations or finding loopholes in immigration laws. Would be interesting to hear if you behave the same way in your own countries or just accept the letter of the law? May we guess the answer? Which says a lot about people's attitude to their host country...

Not everybody felt addressed, don't worry.

Hello!

I have the impression that postings in connection with visas are mostly from people who do not qualify for longer stays/residence permits etc.?

You are definitely no tourists, but people who want to live in Thailand because you don't get that much sunshine, girls or cheap living in your own countries.

Each one of you (and there is a huge majority) who comes from a western, developed (or G8) country, should ask yourself: "Why couldn't I make enough money back home to live a comfortable life (as investor, businessman or else) over here?

Now, without wanting to offend anybody, the correct answer is: "Because I am an incapable, lazy, uneducated or whatsoever person!"

Exactly the category, Thailand doesn't want to be it's residents.

You couldn't make it in developed countries with lots of oportunities so, just face it, you are losers.

Any expat-package jobs out there?

German, English and Russian speaking expat with extensive experience in real estate.

Looking forward to your reply!