Will Immigration Laws Change This Year?

[steve19836]

Just wondering if the 90 day rule may be abolished as it has no doubt had a knock on affect in Thailand since it was implimented a while back. Tourist numbers are down too. The average ex pat living here with out a long term visa could relax more then. Met a bloke only yesterday. Very open about his visa affairs. Claimed he had overstayed five years. I looked at him and just asked him how he goes on living (i'd be worried sick everyday). He just calmy responded "If I was too hit a snag I have sufficient funds to pay the problem off". Very calm about it all.

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[Patriciachas]

Just wondering if the 90 day rule may be abolished as it has no doubt had a knock on affect in Thailand since it was implimented a while back. Tourist numbers are down too. The average ex pat living here with out a long term visa could relax more then. Met a bloke only yesterday. Very open about his visa affairs. Claimed he had overstayed five years. I looked at him and just asked him how he goes on living (i'd be worried sick everyday). He just calmy responded "If I was too hit a snag I have sufficient funds to pay the problem off". Very calm about it all.

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You would not pay off a 5 year overstay believe me,he should worry.

[visarunner]

The Thai Immigration would do the country a big favour if rules would be relaxed.

Many people are not visiting Thailand because they are not sure about the 90day rule, hence they avoid to come here in the first place.

[beechguy]

I think some other factors damaged the tourism sector, but I don't believe the 90 day rule is that big of a problem. I don't remember reading about very many people being refused tourist visas. Anyway, if they are too ignorant to figure out the 90 day rule or apply for a tourist visa, maybe they need to stay at home.

[jumnien]

Tourist arrivals are up to 15 million a year. I remember not so long ago they were at 6 million a year. I'd say this dramatic rise will continue for some time with a few hiccups along the way. Pray that it won't continue to rise too quickly!