We are posting this more prominently so people do not miss it.
We can confirm that tourists are being turned away at the entry points who have "overstayed the tourist visa multiple times".
Please be aware that this might happen to YOU!
At this point it appears to be somewhat random, no hard and fast application of the rules.
We can also confirm at this point there does not appear to be any plans for a long stay tourist visa option. Damn stupid in my opinion!
Thank you GuineoVerde for first point this out to us!