26 minutes ago, thesetat said:

you must know so man of these to make this claim.

I know and have known quite a few.

26 minutes ago, thesetat said:

 

I tend to disagree with you on this. Mostly tourist men come here for this reason. But they are not complaining as much as the people that live here now. . 

You must know so many to claim otherwise, yes? 

 

Tourists are coming here to live cheap?

 

The guys that live here are not banging the local girls? 

 

Is it your position that the guys going on about how poorly Thailand treats them, and that complain about everything, are not mostly old pensioners that come here to live cheap and bang the local girls?

 

You're (apparently) an old pensioner, why are you here? 

 

26 minutes ago, thesetat said:

If I chose to become a permanent resident in legal status. I would lose my pension. AS would some others I assume. So why would i bother to do this? 

So, you have decided not to become a resident for financial reasons, not because Thailand would not allow you to become a resident and or citizen, yes? 

 

People that decide, for financial reasons, not to become legal residents have no business complaining about not being treated like legal residents. 

17 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Totally agree. For those of us who are not very wealthy, or do not own a home free and clear, living back in the US or Europe is simply not an option. The quality of life is way, way too low. The cost of living is stupid. And the attitude of many people back there is sour, bitter, humorless, and poor. 

I just spent a couple weeks in the US to renew my driver license and visit family, and it was nothing like what you describe. 

 

17 minutes ago, spidermike007 said:

Here, some people seem to be struggling. But, they are still somewhat even minded, and many are quite pleasant. Many have maintained their light heartedness, and their sense of humor. And I can walk into a restaurant and (harmlessly) flirt with a gorgeous 23 year old waitress, and she is all smiles. And the restaurant does not cost me an arm and a leg. Life here is just so much more pleasant. As long as I keep my head in the sand over politics,  the major issues here caused by the goons doesn't effect me much. 

Yet you complain

20 hours ago, paul1804 said:

but unless the Biometric system is shared globally

 

It's coming, grasshopper, very soon. 

 

It appears that Thailand, along with the UK, Canada and Australia are the tip of the spear. Electronic travel authorizations are on their way, and the Thai version requires individuals to affirm that they have the WHO vaccines for the destination.  How long until that affirmation becomes uploading proof?  If things go to plan it will be by the end of 2030. 

4 hours ago, Yellowtail said:

I wonder how many of the guys going on about how poorly Thailand treats them, have made any attempt at all to become legal residents, much less citizens. I only wish my country cared about who was coming in and destroying our culture. 

 

Mostly old pensioners that come here to live cheap and bang the local girls that bragging about how much money they pump into the economy while complain about everything. 

 

Rather than moaning on about it, why not get off the pity-pot and go through the process of becoming a citizen? 

 

 

yeah well some of those complainers (USA) can now drop the price increases for foreigners visiting parks, etc as US has just increased drastically for non-USA folks to visit some US parks.

3 minutes ago, Presnock said:

yeah well some of those complainers (USA) can now drop the price increases for foreigners visiting parks, etc as US has just increased drastically for non-USA folks to visit some US parks.

Increased the price nonresidents. 

 

Now it's $250 a year for unlimited access to all 63 US national parks. That's what, 50 cups of coffee? 

16 hours ago, kwilco said:

• Officers are prohibited from accepting benefits, with strict penalties for violations.

During some work at the UN a few years ago, I was told by a seconded Thai Government official that they were allowed to take and keep gifts up to THB 3,000. withouit the need to declare them.

12 hours ago, flaming dragon said:

 

It's coming, grasshopper, very soon. 

 

It appears that Thailand, along with the UK, Canada and Australia are the tip of the spear. Electronic travel authorizations are on their way, and the Thai version requires individuals to affirm that they have the WHO vaccines for the destination.  How long until that affirmation becomes uploading proof?  If things go to plan it will be by the end of 2030. 

 

Yes, the UK has just completed a pandemic preparedness exercise. They are planning on rolling out the next one in 2028 or 29, just in time for Agenda 30. Travelling will be much harder unless you are willing to be poisoned in the arm.

On 11/26/2025 at 5:31 PM, mikeymike100 said:

Remember though, If you’re happy being a permanent guest who can be asked to leave at any moment, enjoy your golden handcuffs. Choice made. Consequences understood.

Unlike you I did accept the way it would be, decided to  build my house here during a coup.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

On 11/26/2025 at 2:02 PM, biggles45 said:

Any new law in Thailand must be open to 'interpretation' by authorities. That's how money is made!

 

If one comes here once 'too often' and is refused entry, they still collect 2x all the airport fees, not to mention possible non-refundable visa fees that embassies, or consulates collect... (All this thanks to regulations that are, on purpose, unclear...) 😆