^^Funny you mention that but it's always made far from simple. Three different offices give three different stories about what documents are required, they make it up as they go along and you simply can't talk to a superior if you disagree as they lose face. You just have to turn and walk out.
Got fed up of it. Last time was in 2006. I have more respect for toilet cleaners than the cock starved miserable old hags I've dealt with.
To be honest it requires more work than I'm prepared to offer, so who cares. I do use the parentage documents to get whatever length visas I want without a hitch, as the immigration offices are now well versed in the half breeds being automatically entitled to this. And the ladies I deal with there are absolutely lovely.
Apart from the occasional tourist attraction scenario, I've never been made to regret not making the effort. Anyway all that crap belongs in another thread.
On the way back the traffic had to slow down for a tractor crawling along.
Was odd seeing Thai drivers showing patience and not trying to overtake.
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