markusss

Great. Thanks for your help & prompt responses.

12 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

You would need a copy of the receipt given when the TM30 report is done.

Okay. Will I or my friend be fined due to the late registration?

8 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Your friend could complete the TM30 form. No need for rental contract and etc. Only basic proof that they own the condo is needed.

Okay. So once the form is done I can get a copy of it from the owner?

Hey everyone. I'm due to extend my TR60 visa at Chaengwattana this week, so I'm wondering what I need to do about the TM30, as I'm currently staying at a Thai friend's spare condo. I don't think they've registered me here as I never signed a lease for this place. Would it be possible to obtain a copy of the TM30 from the AQ hotel(If they registered me there) that I used on arrival? Cheers

6 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

There is a notice on the Thailand Pass site about some scam emails.

Best to just ignore and report it as spam.

Cheers. Will do : )

I recently received an email claiming the above information from [email protected]. Is this a scam? The email contains no logo/emblem with the below details:  

Hi ,  (my email)

• Th system noticed some problems in the documents you submitted to the embassy
• You should correct some information so that you are not held responsible by the government

• Please reply to this message and write the following information

1.  

    

    

    

    

   1. Your full name.
   2. Date of birth.
   3. Last 4 digits of the passport.

•     We apologize for any inconvenience caused
•     Best regards, Thailand Pass

For the record I've only ever submitted documents to a Thai embassy in Canberra for a TR application. This looks dodgy AF to me.

4 minutes ago, howlee101 said:

Good advice but highly recommend paper copies of everything required from the Thai Pass confirmation and QR code, hotel reservations, Covid insurance (although I was never asked to verify except for the Thai Pass), Visa (if applicable), passport, and everything that was required to submit prior to leaving.  One thing to be aware....the airlines at the departure airports were more restrictive on the paper copies.  I submitted a post on this back in January but Delta in Atlanta required specific paper documents for Korea (I was transiting via Korea), Korean Airline (in Korea) checked and double checked (bring paper copies) PCR results/times (72 hours prior to original departure), ASQ hotel dates (make sure the check-in date matches your arrival date), visa, and Thai Pass.  They were very precise but also very friendly and helpful. Also, as soon as you exit Thai customs (i.e. Nothing to Declare lane) all the hotel reps are bunched together right as you exit.  Best advice is to ask anyone "where is the representative for xxx hotel".  They will take you to the right person.  Good luck and hope all goes well.  One more thing....ubonjoe will have the best advice.

Got it & thanks for the helpful advice. I hope Joe sees this tomorrow to get the latest info on this also. Thank you! 

Thanks for the above info. Gate number meeting point with hotel almost slipped my mind. Thanks for the reminder! Got the PCR test booked in at the airport before my departure. Anyone had their hotel pickup not show up?  I guess it wouldn't hurt to send them a reminder..

Hey everyone. Apologies in advance if this has already been discussed in previous threads. I'll be flying in next week so just want to make sure I have the required docs needed to get through with no hassles. So as far as i know i need to bring a copy of my Thai Pass in photo copy or digital form along with my passport. Is there anything else needed i.e copy of insurance, hotel booking? Thank you!

Are vape pens even allowed through Thai airports? I have a wax pen. Otherwise I'll buy a wax pen there if available : )

1 minute ago, ubonjoe said:

A onward flight is certainly not required to enter the country or to apply for a 30 day extension of it.

I have seen no reports of anybody having a problem when entering the country or immigration asking for one.

Thanks Joe. And the airline (Thai) will allow me to board without an onward flight?

Hi everyone. I'll be arriving in Swampy next week with a 60 day TR visa. Considering these times would it be wise to 'book' an onward flight within the time frame of my 60 days stamped in? I intend to extend my visa for a further 30 days. I know the usual way of things was to not bother with proof of a booked onward flight if one were to arrive with a visa as apposed to visa-exempt, but i just want to err on the side of caution in terms of having everything in order on arrival without any dramas, ready to be shuttled off to the T & G hotel. Cheers!

Awesome! Thanks for the helpful replies everyone.

Hey everyone. I recently got my Thai pass approved with 30 days insurance coverage. I would like to get a TR visa but the insurance i paid for to get my Thai pass covers 30 days. I know it's possible to extend the duration of my insurance coverage, but will it be accepted with my Thai pass on arrival? Or am i now stuck with the insurance coverage i submitted with my Thai pass application?  Thanks!

I'm in the process of applying for a TR visa which requires confirmed accommodation details. What confirmed time period is acceptable? Would the AQ hotel duration be acceptable? I generally play it by ear when traveling, so I never book accommodation outside the first few nights on arrival. Thank you

2 hours ago, Singo said:

Markuss, It states in the https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/covid-19/Documents/outward-travel-restrictions-operation-directive.pdf    para 11 that there is no numerical calculation for 'usually resident'. I lived in Thailand for nearly 7 years before returning to Oz for 21 months. I had no issues getting permission to leave. Its a rudimentary process and a determination on my application was made in 4 working days. If I can be of any assistance, please message me. Good luck. 

This is very helpful information. Thank you Singo!

13 minutes ago, Bluetongue said:

I'm leaving Australia on 24 August (I know, please no unnecessary negative comment). I have written  advice from Border Force advising I meet the requirements as above. From the sound of it you do not, ie you have been in Australia for the last 24 months unless I misunderstand your post.

I've just put in a request with the Department of Home Affairs/Border Force stating my situation. I'm not expecting this to work out, but I can only try. 

I'm considering returning to Thailand from Australia after 2 years absence from Thailand. I lived in Thailand from 2005 until 2019. According to this rule I may be able to leave Australia without a travel exemption :

'Ordinarily resident

You are considered ordinarily resident in a country other than Australia if international movement records show that you’ve spent more time outside Australia than inside for the last 12 to 24 months. You do not need to carry a paper record of your movements with you. If required, Australian Border Force officers at airports can check your movement records in their systems.

If you do not think you need a travel exemption, you can present this evidence when you check-in at the airport. However, if you have any doubt about whether your circumstances fall within the definition of ordinarily resident, we recommend you lodge a request for assessment at least two weeks prior to your intended departure.'

I'm curious to know if any other Australians have managed to fly out of Australia during this time without a travel exemption due to the above rule.

Cheers

2 minutes ago, Small Joke said:

To those who would leave for 'home' or other pastures. 

Beware, you'll take yourself with you. Meaning look inside first for the discontent,  don't project onto things you have no control over, such as tenuous visas and rubbish government. Focus on the great things here. Which are many.

I lasted no more than 14 months abroad. I'm back and very very lucky to have slipped back into my exact old place and routine. 

Mexico, Cambodia, and the Phillipines can't even come close. They're slums by comparison.

My western home countries (I have multiple residency) all suck. 

Stay put unless you have a rock solid guarantee life will be better elsewhere. 

A great piece of mind. The best argument against the idea of going home so far IMO!

'Wherever you go, there you are..'

6 minutes ago, BobBKK said:

I just wish the dinosaurs would be gone so the young Thais can take Thailand out of the 1300s.

I really hope that can happen in our life time. It would be amazing to see actually. The dinosaurs here you refer to are the Skeksis overlords. The meaning of the word 'Thai' actually means freedom/not a slave. The irony ? 

6 minutes ago, Happyman58 said:

20 minutes ago, JLCrab said:

Hope u are not disappointed like i was . I lasted 6 months came back to Thailand The most over regulated overtaxed over governed country in the world. The government have got their snouts into  everybodies

Thanks! I will never know if I don't try. I have two friends who came back here after leaving, but the rest have all resettled back to their place of origin. I do miss the times when they were all here. I think that's a part of it too. I'm more inclined to move to Vietnam though if I did choose to come back out this way. I dare say that would be my next move if moving back home doesn't work out.  ?