https://aseannow.com/rss/44-thailand-news.xml/National and regional news from all around ThailandenIt is a sad reflection of the times we live in when this actually has to be confirmed/clarified!!Sat, 23 May 2026 01:32:51 +0000Must be one of those criminal riff raff types coming in on a 60 day visa free trip. Better change it to 30 days!!Sat, 23 May 2026 01:32:46 +0000No sympathy here. There are 30 day Visa extensions tourists can apply for. MANY stay on scam visas such as Muay Thai Boxing studies. I know 3 of such cases where the " student " never attends any sessions. But the visa is good for a year and can be renewed. The same with " studying Thai language " classes. Riiiiight !!Sat, 23 May 2026 01:32:14 +0000How about you not going into the wrong toilets, hungover or not, can you not read or recognise pictures? Why would you be any different from the woman if you had gone into the cubicle, sat down, had your wizz, and left the place who ever was also in there.Sat, 23 May 2026 01:32:13 +0000Irrelevant. In an obviously distressed situation of his life along with maybe mental problems you won't have access to "common sense".Sat, 23 May 2026 01:30:18 +0000Rather an ambiguous sentence.Sat, 23 May 2026 01:29:47 +0000Such a story shows that the Thai Immigration is correct to give visa for 30 days only. If tourists want to stay longer they have to show their residence and how they fund their stay. This story of the man is a bit strange however, as when he lost his wallet he could have contacted the German Embassy and if he had a reservation probably his accommodation was paid too and he did not need to sleep in the open air. He also would have a paid air ticket already to go back. And if you see his belongings I am wondering if that was all he brought for a holiday in Thailand. No backpack or suitcase..Sat, 23 May 2026 01:29:42 +0000Sat, 23 May 2026 01:29:01 +0000Sat, 23 May 2026 01:28:46 +0000So? I'm semi retired and I've been coming for 57~60 days at a time twice a year for several years now, I'll just revert to getting a 60 day tourist eVisa like I did before Covid.....Sat, 23 May 2026 01:28:22 +0000OP, deleted thread title and OP. Tread closedSat, 23 May 2026 01:28:20 +0000Sat, 23 May 2026 01:28:19 +0000He seems to have a halo around his head in the video. Perhaps he is the promised son?Sat, 23 May 2026 01:28:06 +0000Don't willingly hurt anyone in your sphere of influence.Sat, 23 May 2026 01:28:02 +0000Instead of focusing on pure conjecture, I looked up some data for the USA, where close to half the states now have legalized it for recreational use. Here are the general facts according to Google Gemini: In the United States, roughly 18% of the population actively dislikes or hates the smell of cannabis, 18% enjoys it, and 41% is completely indifferent. That aside, probably more people dislike the smell of cigarette smoke than anything and wine isn't particularly pleasant smelling either.Sat, 23 May 2026 01:27:55 +0000Sat, 23 May 2026 01:27:47 +0000I see what you did there 😂Sat, 23 May 2026 01:25:03 +0000We all possess naked bodies. We all possess genitals of one description or another. Quite boring actually . The only restraint required is the required discretion of their employment within community standards. In Thai that is hard to pin down.Sat, 23 May 2026 01:24:16 +0000While this is the HOT TOPIC right now, I don't see it affecting me, except maybe keep some of the riff-raff out. As I understand it, the average length of stay by tourists is 9-days, so big effin' deal. Those here to work, study, retire, marry, or other legitimate long-term stay can get appropriate visas. Only those on-the-run in their own countries, end-of-road types, out of money vagrants/backpackers, and outright criminals, want as long a stay as possible without paperwork.Sat, 23 May 2026 01:23:33 +0000He has a smart haircut and neatly trimmed beard. Also relatively smartly dressed. Considering he’s been living on a beach for five weeks. When I go hiking with my son, I don’t look anywhere near as groomed after 5 days let alone 5 weeksSat, 23 May 2026 01:23:15 +0000I suspect these are call center workers. If you have called telephone support for your bank/insurance company/etc and found you were speaking to someone with an Indian accent it could very well be the fellow holding the cup.Sat, 23 May 2026 01:22:15 +0000same as cigarettesSat, 23 May 2026 01:22:12 +0000Or as Russia often does, declares the country part of Russia and its people Russian citizens. Problem solved.Sat, 23 May 2026 01:22:02 +0000While we can all debate the merits of the prescription requirement, it appears to be here to stay. I'm surprised by the amount of pushback on this. Five years ago, we'd have been thrilled to get a prescription to be able to obtain and possess our meds legally. Like the 90-day report and long-stay visa hassles, this is just one of the hoops we have to jump through to stay welcomed as guests in Thailand. Why all the pushback?Sat, 23 May 2026 01:21:06 +0000Most people find the stink offensive.Sat, 23 May 2026 01:20:54 +0000