No, that's most likely not true.

Yes, I'm assuming Thailand definitely has full records. I could probably even change my name, get a new passport, and it still wouldn't matter. If I hit the Thailand border, anyone with a Canada passport and my birthdate will probably pop up on their screen including my photo, so even with a name change I'm still black listed from Thailand.

However, at the Laos border I was simply refused entry. It was hardly a big issue, such as criminal charge, actual deportation, or anything of that matter. There's a good chance it's really not that big of a deal.

Another thing I don't know about it how coordinated the ASEAN countries are when it comes to immigration, but I'm guessing not much, otherwise they'd have more streamlined immigration policies. I don't know at the moment, and that's why I contacted immigration lawyers.

See what happens...

All I know is neither, Leo or myself are going to give up, and we will be back together at some point. I just really hope my dogs are still alive at the time.