Is long staying in the LOS worth the hassle nowadays?
Is long staying in the LOS worth the hassle nowadays?
I enjoyed my past, spending a lot of time in Thailand, the easy visa process, getting 30 day extensions without hassles (occassionally a 20 baht paper copy fee).
I've been reading a lot about how much hassles are involved nowadays particularly towards visa applicants and long stayers.
This all brings me to either think about getting a 6 month METV visa or just abandoning visiting Thailand altogether.
The last time I visited immigration (Pathum Thani), I was required to fill out additional forms,my girlfriend (homeowner) was required to fill out forms and copy her ID.
The immigration staff were rude and unfriendly, things were somewhat tense and discomforting.
I didn't even go to Thailand last year, went to Philippines and Malaysia instead.
I'm leaning towards returning t o Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Cambodia this upcoming year and skipping Thailand again.
Maybe it's better to keep the good memories in tact and avoid current state of Thailand.
It's no longer a land of smiles. I have Thai employees here in the US and I have a lot of love for Thailand.
But the current situation there is unsettling for a long stayer who uses tourist visas and seems no longer welcoming for a long stayer.
Just my opinion, not an article or factual information for long stayers. I don't feel it's worth my effort to try and stay there anymore.
I've been reading a lot about how much hassles are involved nowadays particularly towards visa applicants and long stayers.
This all brings me to either think about getting a 6 month METV visa or just abandoning visiting Thailand altogether.
The last time I visited immigration (Pathum Thani), I was required to fill out additional forms,my girlfriend (homeowner) was required to fill out forms and copy her ID.
The immigration staff were rude and unfriendly, things were somewhat tense and discomforting.
I didn't even go to Thailand last year, went to Philippines and Malaysia instead.
I'm leaning towards returning t o Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Cambodia this upcoming year and skipping Thailand again.
Maybe it's better to keep the good memories in tact and avoid current state of Thailand.
It's no longer a land of smiles. I have Thai employees here in the US and I have a lot of love for Thailand.
But the current situation there is unsettling for a long stayer who uses tourist visas and seems no longer welcoming for a long stayer.
Just my opinion, not an article or factual information for long stayers. I don't feel it's worth my effort to try and stay there anymore.
Re: Is long staying in the LOS worth the hassle nowadays?
Thailand has done an excellent job clearing out the bottom feeders, all of whom, when leaving, claim they no longer liked the place. It's liked getting dumped by your girlfriend and then telling your mates she was a bitch and wasn't worth it.
Last edited by Cam Nivag on Mon Jun 26, 2017 1:50 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Is long staying in the LOS worth the hassle nowadays?
I'm not a bottom feeder or a law breaker. I am just a long stayer. But I agree, getting rid of bottom feeders is a good practice.
However it seems they cannot clean up and prosecute their own problematic hiso children who commit crimes.
However it seems they cannot clean up and prosecute their own problematic hiso children who commit crimes.
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Re: Is long staying in the LOS worth the hassle nowadays?
Thailand has made it harder to stay long term and just come and go without the correct visa
ON the other hand if ur legal, its quite easy
did my 1 year extension last week in and out of immigration in 10 minutes ....1,900 baht for the year
If u can qualify for the METV do it, gives you almost 9 full months in country..
Does seem those that complain the most are those that were taking advantage of the easy visa process and visa exempt entries yet still trying to work on them.
ON the other hand if ur legal, its quite easy
did my 1 year extension last week in and out of immigration in 10 minutes ....1,900 baht for the year
If u can qualify for the METV do it, gives you almost 9 full months in country..
Does seem those that complain the most are those that were taking advantage of the easy visa process and visa exempt entries yet still trying to work on them.
In a nation run by swine, all pigs are upward-mobile and the rest of us are fucked until we can put our acts together: not necessarily to win, but mainly to keep from losing completely. HST
Re: Is long staying in the LOS worth the hassle nowadays?
With everyting I know, I was much happier not knowing anything and just being a stupid tourist.
I guess the METV is best for me, if I can acquire it by mail.
I know the Portland consulate doesn't issue them.
I guess the METV is best for me, if I can acquire it by mail.
I know the Portland consulate doesn't issue them.
Re: Is long staying in the LOS worth the hassle nowadays?
Richard I rely on your knowledge regarding Thai visa's. What is a METV?
Always "hope" but never "expect".
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Re: Is long staying in the LOS worth the hassle nowadays?
Please define Bottom feeder?
I found this link explaining how to extend the METV to 9 months.
http://www.johnnyfd.com/2015/10/thailan ... entry.html
See crook!!!
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Re: Is long staying in the LOS worth the hassle nowadays?
Multi entry tourist visa
valid for stays of 2 months at a time an good for 6 months entry ( so with an entry right before it expires and a 30 day extension u get almost 9 months stay with only 2 visa runs) in an out
cost about $200 issued in ur home country as u need show apx $7,000 in the bank for 6 months + letter of employment as well
It can be done thru mail at the THAI embassy in dc
http://thaiembdc.org/tourist-visa-categ ... iple-metv/
valid for stays of 2 months at a time an good for 6 months entry ( so with an entry right before it expires and a 30 day extension u get almost 9 months stay with only 2 visa runs) in an out
cost about $200 issued in ur home country as u need show apx $7,000 in the bank for 6 months + letter of employment as well
It can be done thru mail at the THAI embassy in dc
http://thaiembdc.org/tourist-visa-categ ... iple-metv/
In a nation run by swine, all pigs are upward-mobile and the rest of us are fucked until we can put our acts together: not necessarily to win, but mainly to keep from losing completely. HST
Re: Is long staying in the LOS worth the hassle nowadays?
Emphatically, NO!
Re: Is long staying in the LOS worth the hassle nowadays?
Philippines is quite easy right now to longstay. It doesn't have many of the perks that THailand has, and the food isn't great. But the people are very welcoming and friendly and immigration is also straightforward and easy (at least in Cebu).
Decent new small Condo with kitchenette and good security costs around 500 usd a month, there is also cheaper options but I prefer good security and location.
Decent new small Condo with kitchenette and good security costs around 500 usd a month, there is also cheaper options but I prefer good security and location.
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