I can't think of ONE simple reason to send tourists with a valid visa away... unless of course it's to provide business for transportation companies.

I think the primary reason is psychological, issue of control, keeping us in our place. Reminding us more frequently we're only tolerated here as long as can jump through their hoops, they can raise the bar whenever they like, etc.

Also we might be less willing to pay the "rent" for the privilege of staying here if it were the same rate by the year rather than more frequently.

The clock starting on overstays gets reset more frequently - that's a **big** cash earner, and how much of it you think is accurately accounted for? Plus plenty of other more frequent opportunities for backhanders, loans for the account requirements etc.

Tourism numbers get a nice boost, probably others, those are just off the top of my head. . .

Thai immigration.

....no need to travel out of the country to renew your visas...we will do them here in Bangkok...and save you money.

After coming to Thailand for 15 years I STILL have no idea why this country wants to send it's tourists to neighbouring countries to spend their money there instead of here. I DO understand why they want to know the whereabouts of the tourists and their travels, but why force them into another country when all they really want to know is where you are? A simple trip to immigration should give them all they need to know and it would keep the money incountry. Most people I talk to would rather pay Thailand immigration 500 to 1000 baht rather than spend 12 hours on bus and the cost of the trip to a neighbouring country. I can't think of ONE simple reason to send tourists with a valid visa away... unless of course it's to provide business for transportation companies.

Perhaps it's because they're not really tourists?

Those Tesco Jam doughnuts are delicious and excellent value!!

They put for too much Jam in those dam_n Tesco donuts.

Why don't they just dab a little bit on the outside to give the impression that theres loads inside.

I would even pay extra for that. Much better than crispy creams.

lex non distinguitur nos non distinguere debemus

vos loqui onere de stercore interdum.

absentem laedit cum ebrio qui litigat

" "

absentem laedit cum ebrio qui litigat

quid vis ire vigilum. sunt corrupta

I'll have to be more careful and not so noisy when eating and banging the spoon against my teeth with every shovelful.

Thai-Soap-Opera- Actor or Actress: dam_n, I can't act, even if my life depended on it. I couldn't reanact a sleeping person after I took 10 valium! I will give it one last try at an acting school and if they tell me that i suck...I will never set foot into a studio again!

Thai- tee ruk to farang bf: What do you mean "no thai food for dinner today? I been begging you all year to try something else than thai...here...this cheese-platter looks delicious!

I didn't think this good fun topic would get to a thousand posts. I would like to thank everyone for their at times hysterical, witty and sharp observations of life in Thailand.

It's because we love the place we can see the absurdities, and laugh. You don't have to wait long in Thailand for a smile to come along.

Thanks very much.

Theblether

Necron99 will be along shortly to do a summary of the responses so far. He's retired now so he has plenty of time to do it

why do you spend time on Thai Visa Forum Tierak? Is it a form of letting of steam? About things i don't possibly begin or want to understand!

No, really, I don't want the microphone, I have nothing to say.

aneliane just prompted me.

Thai ShopKeeper ... yes, we have a fresh delivery of Soy Yoghurts ... what flavour would you like?

aneliane just prompted me.

Thai ShopKeeper ... yes, we have a fresh delivery of Soy Yoghurts ... what flavour would you like?

I beg your pardon ?

aneliane just prompted me.

Thai ShopKeeper ... yes, we have a fresh delivery of Soy Yoghurts ... what flavour would you like?

I beg your pardon ?

Were you able to buy some Soy yoghurt in Bangkok?

aneliane just prompted me.

Thai ShopKeeper ... yes, we have a fresh delivery of Soy Yoghurts ... what flavour would you like?

I beg your pardon ?

Were you able to buy some Soy yoghurt in Bangkok?

As said in my post I've given up and use tofu instead

... footsteps behind you....

... there's nobody there...

...somebody breathing very softly...

. . . . .

... footsteps behi ind you there's nobody there you can't hear anything

behind you footsteps there's nobody breathing steps feet ..................

... footsteps behind you....

... there's nobody there...

...somebody breathing very softly...

. . . . .

... footsteps behi ind you there's nobody there you can't hear anything

behind you footsteps there's nobody breathing steps feet ..................

lol

... footsteps behind you....

... there's nobody there...

...somebody breathing very softly...

. . . . .

... footsteps behi ind you there's nobody there you can't hear anything

behind you footsteps there's nobody breathing steps feet ..................

whaaaaaaaaaaat ?

its there, then it isnt......

there it is again, a shadow.........

could it be, can it be........

rat ta tat tat, that eery sound....

the sound, the odour.......

can it be, should it be.....

it must be, it has to be.......

yes,yes,yes..... a tuk tuk.

I don't believe in ghosts

I don't believe in ghosts

Powerful spirits are a terrible thing

SC

... footsteps behind you....

... there's nobody there...

...somebody breathing very softly...

. . . . .

... footsteps behi ind you there's nobody there you can't hear anything

behind you footsteps there's nobody breathing steps feet ..................

Wow! Wow! Wow!

... footsteps behind you....

... there's nobody there...

...somebody breathing very softly...

. . . . .

... footsteps behi ind you there's nobody there you can't hear anything

behind you footsteps there's nobody breathing steps feet ..................

whaaaaaaaaaaat ?

its there, then it isnt......

there it is again, a shadow.........

could it be, can it be........

rat ta tat tat, that eery sound....

the sound, the odour.......

can it be, should it be.....

it must be, it has to be.......

yes,yes,yes..... a tuk tuk.

I SAID "YOU'LL NEVER HEAR A TUK-TUK..."

"what, speak up man. Stop mumbling"

"I SAID..." Oh forget it, you can't hear eff all"

"I can still lip read though, you cheeky barsteward"

SC

aneliane just prompted me.

Thai ShopKeeper ... yes, we have a fresh delivery of Soy Yoghurts ... what flavour would you like?

I beg your pardon ?

Were you able to buy some Soy yoghurt in Bangkok?

As said in my post I've given up and use tofu instead

Sorry ... my bad ... memory not as good as it used to be.

I don't believe in ghosts

Powerful spirits are a terrible thing

SC

Au contraire, I've had many an excellent night with Powerful spirits.

absentem laedit cum ebrio qui litigat

quid vis ire vigilum. sunt corrupta

what is this shit? I thought that there is an English language requirement on thaivisa.com...

http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_did_doc_holliday_and_johnny_Ringo_say_in_latin_to_each_other_in_the_movie_Tombstone

absentem laedit cum ebrio qui litigat

quid vis ire vigilum. sunt corrupta

what is this shit? I thought that there is an English language requirement on thaivisa.com...

http://wiki.answers....movie_Tombstone

I think the rules may have been relaxed...

http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/559143-soy-yogurts-yuu-thi-nai/

Anyway, Latin is often more appropriate