I just ignore the nonsense. I use an agent so I don't have to deal with all the annoyances associated with immigration, and with a lot of issues I just kind of keep my head in the sand. The quality of life in Thailand is so high for me that it's pretty easy to overlook all the other forms of stupidity that the xenophobic and fearful government attempts to throw our way. The reality is that for anybody who's wealthy and has very significant income there are a lot of options out there these days. So many of the countries that were listed are far more expensive than Thailand and for those of us that have limited income the quality of life in Thailand is very high. I find most people friendly and the worst I ever encounter is indifference. Most people have a good sense of humor which is totally lacking in the West, and many Thai women are absolutely delightful. I could go on and on but I think I've made my point. Everyday I wake up in Thailand is a good day.
