On 9/13/2025 at 8:46 PM, WhiskeyTangoFoxtrot said:

You obviously don’t work here. You should respect people’s opinions we all have one.  
And every place in the world has good and bad and things they can grow and do better  one of thee largest things here is nothing stay stable. It’s a moving target that changes daily.  That’s why they’re not attracting a lot  lot of high dollar professional. No one wants to move to a country that isn’t stable and is going to change rapidly or frequently.  When you get to a certain point in money and career, you don’t need to deal with it. Coming here on vacation or get drunk or hang around the girls is different than trying to function here in a professional role. It’s honestly not that easy.  
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If you are not stuck here and complain a lot best to try and find a place you like.
If the grass is greener according to your pronouncements then move on. Not complicated.  

Lots of wealthy educated expats choose to live in Thailand and like it. 

On 9/13/2025 at 12:28 PM, Sydebolle said:

Maybe look across the Mekong and see, how the Comrades are dealing with this. 

A one-year visa with multiple re-entries and a work permit costs anything between USD 100 (if you do it yourself) and USD 350-400 (if an agency and some elbow-grease is involved). 

Once a year the alien shows up, it takes the authorities a working week (4-5 working days) and off everyone goes. 

Vietnam and China relaxed their visa regulations and - poof - quality visitors arrive. 

The Thai goons at immigration still have A LOT to learn - possibly it is too late already! 

The One Stop Shop of the BOI works very effective and fast.

On 9/13/2025 at 1:50 PM, mfd101 said:

I wonder what their definition of 'high-quality professional' is, or 'highly skilled professional'. 

 

How do they know one when they fall over one? What are the criteria? 

Ever applied to a job?