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5 minutes ago, ravip said:

I normally do a self check-in to reserve my seats (no, I have not done so on Qatar Airways).

Normally, the self check-in is available 24 hrs prior  to the scheduled flight time. IF you need a special seat (it is indicated on the seat plan), then you have to pay. If not, the other available seats, you  can reserve without any charge.

 

If you are a privileged member, maybe you can do it earlier than 24hrs.

 

Of course you will need the Booking Reference (PNR number) OR eTicket No and Your last name to do this.

 

Booking Reference (or PNR number) consists of 6 numbers and letters, e.g. YBIRI7, and the letters are always written in BLOCK LETTERS. 

 

https://www.qatarairways.com/en/services-checking-in.html

 

I hope this helps.

 

It certainly does help, ravip. Thank you very much

13 minutes ago, treetops said:

 

There may be 2 PNRs associated with the booking so they may need to contact BA to get the QR one.

Ok, noted, and thanks again.

1 minute ago, treetops said:

Qatar's website should first be looking for a PNR (and surname) under "Manage Booking".  The PNR will be a 6 character alphanumeric code and should be on their confirmation from Trailfinders, or available from them.

 

Thanks Treetops, I will tell them to request it.

2 minutes ago, Etaoin Shrdlu said:

I once had a similar situation with a family member who booked through a different aggregator's website and had difficulty getting a favorable response to our request.

 

We ended up calling the airline's Bangkok office and got things sorted.

 

Qatar's Bangkok phone number is 02 618 0400

That's good to know. Many thanks.

5 minutes ago, Stocky said:

Ask Traifinders for the e-ticket number

Thanks Stocky. Just waiting for reply from Trailfinders .....

1 minute ago, Stocky said:

With the booking reference they can do it on the Qatar website, though depending on the class of ticket they bought it might incur an additional cost.

I tried that, using the Trailfinders reference No. On the Qatar site it asks for e-ticket number but I can't find anything other than the Trailfinders reference.  

My parents depart from Bangkok to the UK on February 29. Their flight/s is a BA flight with Qatar Airways. They would like to sit together. The question is - how can they select seats?

They booked the flights with Trailfinders in Manchester, whose only helpful advice was - you can do this with the airline.

My parents need to go to the Jomtien immigration office to extend their stay by 30 days. They each have a single entry 60 day tourist visa issued online from the UK. They are staying with us, house is in my wife's name, I filed a TM30 for them online.

I assume they will need to show:

copy passport id page

copy of visa and entry stamp

passport photo

proof of TM30

flight tickets

Is there anything else that might be required, such as my wife's house book?, I read on an expat club info page that a copy of the email notifying confirmation of a tourist visa approval is also required?.

Many thanks in advance.  

2 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Yes.

Date of entry counts as day 1.

If you have been doing reports online you can still use autofill but remember to scroll to entry date to change that field.

Thank you very much gentlemen, and thanks Dr Jack for the tip.

I'm on a 1 year dependency extension, aquired at Jomtien, permitted to stay until February 2024, and have multi-reentry permit. I left the country  late July and returned late August. Before leaving the country my next 90 day report was due early October. My question is: is my next 90 day report now from the date I reentered the country?   

Whenever Joe answered your question it so assuring, you just knew it was right. So thankful for all Joe's advice over the years. What a gentleman.

R.I.P Joe....

2 minutes ago, Pattaya57 said:

I edited my post to suggest email the UK Embassy and ask to give you assurance that it's ok?

 

[email protected]

Now we're talking, that's super logic. Many thanks

7 minutes ago, Pattaya57 said:

Thai Embassy in Aus has the following for tourist visa

 

They will be allowed to stay in Thailand for a period of up to 60 days, counting from the date of entry. Extension is possible for another 30 days, with maximum period of stay of 90 days, counting from the date of entry.

 

Surely UK Embassy knows 30 day extensions are allowed so tourist visa would be approved with the 88 days proposed?

 

Once Tourist Visa approved no requirement to check flights.

Sounds logical. I guess it might be best to just apply and see what happens. Thanks

3 minutes ago, BillStrangeOgre said:

They won't need proof of onward ticket as they have a visa. Just show the visa at the airline checkin counter if asked. Immigration won't ask either 

From what I understand, they need to show return/onward travel at the time of visa application

10 minutes ago, Red Phoenix said:

Proof of onward travel is only needed when flying to Thailand VisaExempt (without a Visa), and it is the airline that might check such onward travel ticket on boarding.

However when flying to Thailand on a Visa - like your parents will do - such onward travel ticket is not needed. 

Note that when applying for the Tourist Visa at the Thai Embassy/Consulate that a return-ticket will be asked as part of the application.

They will have a return ticket, but not within the 60 days from entering Thailand

My parents have bought their round-trip flight tickets from the U.K. to Thailand, fly December 4, return Feb 29.

The plan is for them to get a single entry tourist visa, then to extend for a further 30 days at Jomtien immigration.

I'm wondering what is the best option for showing proof of onward travel within 60 days of arriving in Thailand when they apply for their visa. Is a flight ticket to a nearby country sufficient? In which case, is it possible to buy so-called disposable tickets that will suffice both for the visa application and in case they are asked to show proof of onward travel when they board the plane?

Thanks......

6 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

From the OP first post......

 

'"Could I get a temporary (tourism or other) extension (at Jomtien) after my marriage extension expires, then meanwhile put the money in my bank for 2 months before applying for the 1 year extension again?"....

 

Seems he implying possiblity of obtaining funds if can buy some time. 

Hence my suggestion of exit. 

Still not clear if he used his 60 day extension to visit wife on this latest entry. 

So that's also an option. 

Had a look through my passport, used the 60 days for wife and the 30 days for tourism. Just to clarify, for renewal of the extension, how long should the funds be in the bank, is it 2 months?

4 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Keep in mind that for the non O marriage the 400k needs to be in the bank on the day you apply and for extension needs to have been in the bank for 2 months.

After the under consideration period you can use the funds as you see fit. 

So if I did the visa run and got 45 day exempt I then have 45 days to get the money in the bank?

Can I do the visa run before my current extension expires?, or should it be on the day?

3 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

If you have intention to work then best to stick with extention based on marriage.

You need to work out if you have applied for 60 day extension to visit wife. 

The paperwork is very different to covid extensions. 

Plan B could include exit Thailand (border run) reenter visa exempt and place 400k in bank at some stage to obtain new non O.

That gives you 90 day stamp.

Also being a new entry you can obtain 60 day extension to visit wife. 

All to buy time to organize the 400k.

 

That sounds like a very good plan Drjack, thank you.

Thanks for the very helpful advice so far everyone. Been calling a few visa agents just now. Most will not, cannot do the marriage extension, the only one that can is charging 25,000 baht

If I got the retirement extension, would it be easy enough for my employer to revert that to a business visa in order to apply for a work permit?

Thanks once again Joe. Via an agent I (I'm told) I can do a retirement extension. If the need arose though, what would I have to do to get a work permit after getting a retirement extension? 

I have a feeling that I have already done a 2 month extension. How can tell the difference between a 2 month extension and a covid extension?

6 minutes ago, Jack1988 said:

why can't you use an agent?

I'm told because it's a little risky at the moment

2 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

You could apply for a 60 day extension to visit your wife if you have not a applied for one since your last entry with a visa.

Thanks Joe, and then afterwards can I apply for the 1-year extension again once funds have matured for 2 months?