Thailand has been one of the most welcoming countries to tourists.
But Jonathan, I was reading that things might be changing a little.
Yes, Mariko, they are.
They're changing the visa rules here,
and some people arriving in Thailand are going to find they get a shorter stay.
Now, that's in response to some well-publicized incidents of foreigners behaving badly.
So I guess the question is, is this a pushback against rampant tourism,
or is it more of an effort by the Thai government to try and attract different types of visitors?
As always, I'm Mariko in Singapore, and this is Asia Pacific from the BBC World Service.
Twice a week, we bring you Asia Pacific stories, unpacked by those who know them best.
Our correspondent in Bangkok is Jonathan Head.
Oh my goodness, Jonathan, we've not had you on in so long. Welcome back.
Good to be here, Mariko. It's been a wait.
Yeah, I was trying to figure out how long you've lived in Thailand
because I remember going to your first farewell party in 2009.
But can you just tell our audience, how long have you lived in Thailand?
I've done three stints, so I have to bring out my very bad journalist math
to work out exactly how long it's been.
It's about 18 years in total, but in three stints.
This last one for 13 and a half years,