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RE: The rise and fall of Thailand as a backpacking destination

in ASEAN HIVE COMMUNITY3 years ago

I was a backpacker in Thailand in 1992 - it's true what you say, those were the good ol days and you could have as many entry stamps as you wanted. Nowadays I'm outa touch completely with all those visa issues, I have a business visa and work permit and renew it every year. Part of me thinks though that Thailand will always have backpackers because it's still a wonderful place to visit!@

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 3 years ago  

wow, 1992. You certainly are a veteran. I know about 30 people or so and I think that exceeds the time that all of them have been here. You must have saw what I am describing with your own eyes.

I looked at business visas at one point, including bogus ones, but the cost on them was going to be so high that this idea quickly fell out of favor with me.

I hope Thailand does always remain a backpacking place because you are correct, it is just an awesome place for that sort of travel!