It's honestly annoying af how unkind so many of the officers are.

I don't understand the volatility and unkind temperament. Even if you have a problem with someone's visa/passport/etc, why can't you just be professional?

I guess the bigger question is — why is this tied to one’s visa at all?

Can someone explain *why* ?

I get that it’s considered a tourist visa, but for someone who is consistently (more than two years) in the country, why *wouldn’t* they allow it?

Just to get some clarity— what, specifically was the strictness you describe in the: "strict enforcement of the „residency“-section"? Are you referring to the questions you were asked about work, address, etc. (and your cartography skills)?

@Nosheen *******

the name of this group is literally called “Destination Thailand Visa (DTV)”

@Rob ********

“fair” salary isn’t a linear solution. Public perception of value has to change. If prices go up, people stop buying, unless what they are selling is perceived as more valuable. For example: so many of my Thai friends on Facebook post about how expensive restaurants are becoming — almost always followed by “I’m going to the cheaper places.” Artificially increasing prices and “salaries” doesn’t fix anything.

@Tod ********

News to me! Thanks, Tod.

Just to clarify — this isn't for incoming travelers doing visa exemptions, right?

I think it was called ETA or something?

@David *******

yeah found that out today (though my documents were just fine). Super easy here!

@Tod ********

just applied today in Jakarta — will make a post soon.

I think I was actually remembering someone saying “if you make a mistake, they let you leave and go fix your mistake before paying” so payment is the last bit and isn’t the cost of entry.