Easier Residency Permit Anybody?

[danone]

according to this story thailand simplified the process to get permanent residency:

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/2006/09/16...es_30013796.php

"Thailand recently simplified the process for foreigners who want to become permanent residents. The amount of paperwork required has been slashed and the time involved reportedly cut from more than a year to about four months."

meaning: they also increased the country-related quotas?

and you can earn less money to qualify?

and the amount of paperwork required really has been slashed?

what is really simplified? besides a quicker process?

any first hand or knowledgeable update appreciated.

Edited September 15, 2006 by danone