However, you are an expat and thus subject to the whims of your host country without the recourse of a citizen to expect response to complaints (of course, that

However, you are an expat and thus subject to the whims of your host country without the recourse of a citizen to expect response to complaints (of course, that expectation varies widely from country to country and within a country). For example, Thailand occasionally tinkers with their visa rules and fees - as an expat you're at their mercy.