I'd be happy just being allowed to carry pepper-spray legally, especially for when I get too old to defend myself effectively. Hey, at least its not deadly.
He or she should have stayed home? What do you expect people who have been in Thailand for decades, or who have moved here to do when they develop a disability? To disappear? Being able to use a mobility scooter is not a big ask, nor an imposition on anyone. The user is taking responsibility for their own movement.
Did you know that Thailand has a mobility device initiative? Are you even aware of the Ministry of Health sponsored Wheelchair Project that has provided tens of thousands of mobility device to Thais? Its royal sponsor is Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and it is a serious initiative that has been in place for 25 years. Perhaps you should share your thoughts on enabling 2 million+ Thais to be more self sufficient.
The "easy access" old Elite visa valid for 5 years was 500,000. I suppose taking into account inflation, and the need to save face, I think you've hit the bullseye.
I always felt that even that old price was a rip off. The only vaguely reasonable was 20 years at 1 million. But obviously this all depends on our situations and feelings.
I'm intrigued to see if a 20 year "new" visa makes an appearance in the next year.
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