[FishTaco]

I moved from Vancouver to Bangkok 2 years ago. I have been watching the country fall apart since day 1. Just a heads up if you are thinking of vacationing here.

1.) If you smoke weed in Canada I highly suggest you do not visit Thailand. Due to anti corruption campaigns, the thai police have recently been targeting any foreigner in search of tea money. They interrogate them, passport check (even though it's not required to carry), and piss test (on the road). If you piss hot you will be arrested for drug consumption or will be extorted for a lot of money. Regardless if you ingested the drug in another country, you are still guilty here. I feel like a Jew in 1942. They wanted to make foreigners wear arm bands but that idea was shot down.

2.) It's 2014, yet Thai people still refer to white people as 'farang'. All they see is you are not thai so you are 'farang'. They have no idea the difference between a Brit, Canadian, South African, etc. Some people consider it to be derogatory which I agree with.

3.) The country is run by the military ever since the 12th coup but nobody has a clue of anything going on. Everyone has their own interpretation of the law.

4.) You are seen as a walking ATM here. People will try to scam you or rip you off whenever possible.

5.) Violence against foreigners is on the rise and Thai authority have no interest in your safety. It's very dangerous here, lots of murders, robberys, "suicides", and theft.

6.) They have 2 tier pricing here based upon your skin color. Prices are not like they used to be. Anything is more expensive.

There are many other points I can add later. 'Amazing Thailand' is no more. I would recommend another destination. I will be moving to another country as soon as I sell my car and motorcycle as foreigners are no longer welcome here. Shame, such a lovely country.

This is just a heads up. You can find many stories on Thai Visa forums. Many people are warning tourists to go elsewhere.