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    • hank75
      Love Interest - Thailand 2026

      By hank75 · Posted

      You just can’t let it go can you? Because I have lived with a Cambodian boy, who went on multiple visa runs, usually with the express visa fee paid by me; and was shown the passport and visa on his return. I also knew his cousin and many Cambodian friends who overstayed their visas even before border tensions, because they were too busy/lazy/didn’t want to pay the visa fee to make the visa run. One boy had been in Thailand non stop for 3 years without returning to Cambodia because he couldn’t be bothered to renew his visa as he never encountered any problems. My guy was a stickler for renewing his visa because I insisted on it and he had me to pay the express visa fee (I don’t recall exactly - was likely 8000) which is more than the other guys without sponsors wanted to pay every 60 days, along with the weeklong trip that meant no earnings. I have also been many times to a specific apartment block in Silom near the bars where many Cambodians live, and many of whom are overstayers. That was the basis of my earlier comment that there are many of these guys in Silom. My use of overstaying is specific to Cambodians. You will notice I referred to my current guy as undocumented which is accurate for his case.  They aren’t from going home. They are from returning to Thailand by Thai border officials and the Thai embassy in Phnom Penh clamping down on the issuing of 60 days visas (or any visa tiers that the bar boys could easily access). My sense is you have limited or no actual understanding of the Cambodian visa process.  This is the final time I am responding and only because you asked a direct question. But I will also say that I appreciate your comments came from a good place to help a forum member safeguard himself. 
    • jimmie50
      Love Interest - Thailand 2026

      By jimmie50 · Posted

      Interesting perspective.  Thanks for sharing it.  What you say is very true regarding it is all very transactional and based around money to date.  I readily admit at this stage it is an infatuation or obsession vs. true love.  I suppose in a perfect world I would imagine it to become more about love and less about money.  Realistic?  Probably not.  
    • Stable Genius
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    • jimmie50
      Love Interest - Thailand 2026

      By jimmie50 · Posted

      Until this discussion, I didn't think about legal vs. illegal ramifications that might impact me directly.  Definitely food for thought.  I am well aware from what I have seen first hand in Jomtien and heard from those directly affected by police shakedowns in Bangkok that the key seems to be financial gain for the police.  We have probably all heard or read stories about how corrupt the police are.  The question that comes to mind in this situation...how would the police know that I was aware Cam's current status was illegal or overstayed...whichever the case may be.  And yes, when he came to Thailand he was legal with appropriate visa.  He has not returned to Cambodia for fear that he would not be able to get back into Thailand and continue working until they have enough money for the new house.  So I am not sure if that classifies him as an 'illegal' or in the 'overstayed' category.  Regardless, how would the police be able to prove that I was aware of his status?  I suppose there are any number of ways they could create a 'just cause' for holding me.  If not harboring an illegal or fugitive, then perhaps hiring a prostitute.  Interesting points to consider for sure.  
    • Travelingguy
      Love Interest - Thailand 2026

      By Travelingguy · Posted

      I have been thinking about this situation which seems to come up often.  These are my thoughts.  It did not matter to Jimmy that Cam worked in a bar doing offs with customers when they met.  I am not sure why it needs to matter going forward.   All of the time that Jimmy spent with Cam has been paid for from what I can see.  The relationship so far has been based on money even if emotions are now coming into the picture. It is still a transactional relationship.   Projecting forward, the discussion continues to be about money.  Sending possible money.  Sponsorship.  Putting conditions, such as no sex with customers based on money being paid.  This would still constitute a paid relationship. Cam is not on an equal playing field financially with Jimmy and never will be.  Jimmy is not on an equal playing field with Cam when it comes to youth and fitness (per Jimmy’s self reports). If this is going to be a paid relationship, what is so wrong with accepting it as such?  It would simplify everything.  Jimmy could accept that Cam is with him based on the money, even if they like each other.  Cam can be free to live his life as he sees fit when Jimmy is not paying for his time. Perhaps the better gift that Jimmy can give to Cam (and himself) is freedom.   Infatuation and obsession lead people to want to control or put limits on others (even if they might think they are saving or helping the other person).  It is fueled by jealousy and insecurity.  But accepting others and yourself for how and who they are is the path to contentment.       

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