I know this has been touched on and been subject of heated argument debate.

But just to inform those may be interested there is an interesting BBC article on the subject.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-23029195

Good story, thanks.

As I have posted here;

What needs to be remembered is that first the British partner would have to quit their job in the UK and move to another EEA country and have their Thai partner join them there. Or if living in Thailand move from there with their partner to another EEA country.

Once there, if they had not already done so, they would have to find a job, either as employed or self employed. Jobseekers are only allowed to exercise the job seeking treaty right for a maximum of three months; although I believe this can be extended if they can show that they have a reasonable chance of finding a job shortly after the expiry of this time.

Then they would need to chuck all that in and relocate to the UK.

On moving back to the UK whilst there would be no set minimum income or savings required, they would still need to show that they could support themselves without becoming an unreasonable burden upon the state.

A lot of expense, two inter country moves, no guarantee of a job in the UK when they finally arrive.

It may be ideal for some, but not for all.

Thank you, 7by7, for pointing this out.

OP, please feel free to continue the discussion in this earlier topic: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/645491-mps-say-new-visa-rules-causing-anguish-for-british-families/. In that topic, the BBC article linked to in the OP is already quoted in this post: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/645491-mps-say-new-visa-rules-causing-anguish-for-british-families/page-21?p=6545523#entry6545523, and has already been discussed there at some length.