@Willem ***

if you live in bangkok yes but having to return to bangkok each year maybe a pain.

@Galen ******

biggest hassle is you have renew the income affidavit every year.

@Andy ***********

it should be interesting to see of the private hospitals will accept to 300 baht medical coverage on arrival or only the government hospitals.

Looks like the ETA has been postponed for now as they work out the logistics.

As in all things Thai. They will try and maximize how much money it brings in and amend to entice the wealthy to consider it.

Kokotel sukumvit 50 had family room ..one with bunkbed and the other with 2 beds that we put together with small kitchenette

Loaning money in a thai family is not a loan it's a gift. Surprised he has not threatened to get your marriage visa annulled and have you kicked out of the country.

@Kim ********

sigh...yes...I'm old

Just keep your boarding pass. Last time I left it seat pocket in error. Was asked for it at passport control and the immigration agent gave me alot of grief on not having it. We provided my wife's boarding pass and he stamped my passport and a lot grumbling in Thai to my wife. It was a first in regards to asking for boarding pass. But now I know.

Evil squat toilet. Either stepping, slipping or missing the mark. Had food poisoning once and just sat on it. Didn't care. The big upgrade is the kids toy bucket with water to clean with.