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But Chinese tourist dominated to a level way beyond Thailand, which given the dislike of Chinese tourists expressed on this forum would make it a non-starter for many I would have thought.

Moan, moan, moan. Anyone that dislikes it just book somewhere else if it bothers you that much, no one is forcing you to go to Thailand after all.

Have you tried doing the 90 day online, saves time and paper.

Anyone living further away might be sensible and not risk the late afternoon scenario you describe. Come in mid-morning, submit paperwork and have a nice relaxing lunch or beer somewhere along the beachfront.

A reflection of the slowdown in domestic tourism.

Central visits definately fit into my " off-peak " make things easy for myself lifestyle. 11am weekday, ( non holidays ), if you have the freedom to choose your time.

I used TikTok Visa Services on Chayapreuk, Jomtien for my last one and would use them again. Pick up and drop off from my condo for the 2 trips out to the driving licence centre was one of the benefits.

Pick one with the highest floor and the lowest balcony railings. We thank you for your service.

Any first hand views on how the Las Vegas Beer Bar Complex is doing now it's been up and running a few months ?

The not so Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4.

Legends Bar before you reach Hemingways is another good option. The Aussie owner is very customer friendly in showing requested Championship games, multiple screens.

Are The Pattaya, ( Nightwish Group Soi 6 ) News, reporting on this incident ? I can't seem to see anything in their crime section.

Thanks for the reply. 👍

Did you file a TM30 on your return, I suspect not ? If not it casts doubt on what is being said on here as gospel regarding TM30 & TM47 online systems speaking to each other

Is this now an either/or decision between manual and online ? If you choose not to do a TM30 because you return to the same address as your existing TM30 - like the poster you replied to I was also told not necessary by Jomtien Immigration - you will have to abandon the 90 day online reporting system going forward. Or is it just the 1st 90 day after return that has to be done in person without a new TM30, and then you can revert back to online 90's. It's not the paperwork for re-filing the same TM30 address that puts me off, just the volume of customers in that area of Jomtien Immigration.

If you're expecting a solution I'm afraid you'll be disappointed.

Which office ?

Lost count of the number of times you've posted that falsehood regarding Western tourism. You came out with it pre-Covid when Western tourism was increasing albeit by small numbers which is understandable given they are mature markets. You then said they wouldn't come back post Covid and never reach previous levels, surprise surprise you were wrong again. Thailand is and always has been a mass market destination while also having plenty of exclusive offerings for the smaller number of high value to tourists. However if you are trying to keep a huge volume of the unskilled labour force employed it's only natural you look to the high volume growth markets of the future. Thailand's tourism growth is founded upon developing new markets while retaining it's traditional mature markets, the fact it can retain disaffected malcontents like yourself speaks to its resilience and the positives it offers for all.

So in the headline tourism figures you now become 2 tourists a year from a higher spending long stay market. Congratulations for contributing to the growth of tourism and vindication of this governments new tourist policy. 😂

Amusing that a crappy little local rag like The Pattaya Mail has learnt to play the clickbait game and stir such online angst with a headline that bears no connection with reality. I guess, " A mate of ours doesn't like the tourist visa changes " wouldn't quite carry the same gravitas with their target market.

I don't have a problem acknowledging good/improved service when I experience it.

Jomtien Immigration Office, they've added a couple of buildings to relieve volume in the main office, as well as some internal improvements that have improved the service level. 👍 15 minute walk actually, the office is ideally situated en-route for a nice lunch and beer on Jomtien beach road after handing in my documents and passport.

15 minutes this year for my retirement extrnsion, 90 day online report less than a minute from the comfort of my sofa. Moaners will be moaners.

A realistic summary I think. Even though I won't have large financial exposure I've already thought out what I think is a sensible approach for me with the current information available. 1) Brought in 2024 living money in 2023 2) Bring in minimal transfer of only 60,000 during 2024. 3) Bring in home currency cash from my annual trip overseas to exchange to Thai Baht in small amounts to cover one off item purchases or internal travel. 4) Withdraw the same amount each month from my bank account receiving overseas transfers to demonstrate a regular pattern and leve of living expenditure. 5) Follow closely the experience of those first timers who file between Jan-Mar 2025.

As a single guy if I had a potential tax liability of that magnitude I would definately do as you are doing and spend less than 180 days in Thailand - absolute no brainer. Difficult to impossible however I would have thought for those settled with families who by nature of those they are supporting are likely to bring in more than the average single guy.